Zinara enforces new radio licence law

 

Moffat Mungazi
Post Reporter

 

MOTORISTS are now required to obtain a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) radio licence first before renewing their vehicle insurance or acquire a motor vehicle licence disc after the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) begun enforcing the law.

 

The development comes after the recent gazetting of the Broadcasting Services Amendment Act that came in effect on May 23.

 

The amended law stipulates that all vehicles owners present proof of a valid ZBC radio licence an exemption certificate issued by the public broadcaster to allow them to process their Zinara licence disc or vehicle insurance renewal.

 

To that effect, Zinara yesterday issued an internal memorandum instructing all its staff to begin implementing the requirement immediately.

 

“In line with the enacted Broadcasting Services Amendment Act, all motorists are now required to obtain a ZBC radio licence before they can renew their vehicle insurance or acquire a Zinara motor vehicle licence disc. For walk-in customers (with a radio): The process for customers who require a ZBC licence and a Zinara licence disc remains as per our standard procedure. Please guide them through the usual steps.

 

“For customers without a radio (requiring exemption): Customers whose vehicles are not equipped with a radio receiver are now required to obtain an exemption certificate from ZBC. They will need to personally visit any ZBC licencing office to complete the necessary declaration form and obtain this exemption. We cannot process their Zinara disc or insurance renewal until they present a valid exemption certificate.

 

“May all staff involved in the issuing of vehicle licences acquaint themselves with the new requirements to effectively assist our clients from July 15, 2025,” reads the memorandum.