Zimbabwe is set to make radio licenses mandatory for motorists before they can obtain a vehicle license or insurance cover.
This move is part of the Second Republic’s efforts to modernize the law and boost the broadcasting sector, according to Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr. Jenfan Muswere.
The Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill, presented by Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, aims to align the Broadcasting Services Act with the Constitution and the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act.
This amendment will not only modernize the Act but also enhance the sector’s capabilities.
“The enactment of the legislation will amend several sections of the Broadcasting Services Act [Chapter 12:06]. Of special mention is the amendment of section 2A of the principal Act on the role of the Broadcasting Services of Zimbabwe which is to regulate and manage the broadcasting services bands for sustenance rather than control of broadcasting service bands.
“The Bill will also provide a new provision, which will prohibit the Zimbabwe National Road Administration and every motor insurance cover to sell a motor vehicle licence and motor insurance policy respectively to individuals without the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation current radio licence or an exemption certificate from the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, unless the vehicle to be insured is not equipped with a radio signal receiver,” he said.
