Saturday, June 21, 2025
No Result
View All Result
News Report  Zimbabwe
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News
No Result
View All Result
News Report  Zimbabwe
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Zimbabwe joins universe mark World Radio Day amid suffocated media space

February 13, 2024
0
Zimbabwe joins universe mark World Radio Day amid suffocated media space

Today Zimbabwe joins the rest of the universe mark World Radio Day amid suffocated media space, repression and attacks on journalists.

The radio came into existence commercially in the early 1920s. Radio stations came into existence almost three decades later and the radio and broadcasting system became a common commodity around the world by the 1950s.

Almost 60 years later, in 2011, Member States of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), proclaimed February 13 as being World Radio Day.

It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 as an International event.

According to UNESCO radio has crossed the 100-year milestone hence, it is a significant occasion to commemorate the medium’s extensive virtues and continuing potency as it faces challenges to its audience and revenue numbers from digital platforms, social media, digital and generational divides, censorship, consolidations and economic hardships.

Apparently, in Zimbabwe the day comes at the time the airwaves is closed, particularly for private media houses.

Zimbabwe has a tainted media history under the late former President Robert Mugabe with examples of state orchestrated repression, draconian legislation, harassment of journalists and violation of their work premises.

Apparently, the post-November 2017 coup period is a critical reference point to understand the political economy of alternative media under the so-called ‘New Dispensation’ of President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa with its promises of prodemocracy reforms.

Despite the promises, the ‘New Dispensation’ has instead led to the entrenchment of a new dictatorship by the military junta.

Undue political interference, a fragile economy and state orchestrated repression continue to constrain the democratic functions of alternative media.

President Mnangagwa’s administration stands accused of dishing out radio licenses to government or ruling party linked individuals and institutions.

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe board on 5 March 2020 was grilled by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information, Media and Broadcasting Services following government’s intention to license Zimbabwe’s first-ever community radio stations.

The Committee led by Prince Dubeko Sibanda was seeking clarity on the criteria used to identify the geographical areas that will see the licensing of 10 respective community radio stations as well as the attendant high licensing fees.

Media monitors, Media Institute for Southern Africa Zimbabwean chapter (MISA Zimbabwe) maintained that the process used to identify the 10 areas earmarked for the community radio stations was not transparent and had disadvantages to other prospective players.

Source Zwnews

Tags: PRESIDENT MnangagwaPresident Robert MugabeUNESCO radioWorld Radio Day

Related Posts

Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Currency: Because Ancient Economics is the Way to Go

Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Currency: Because Ancient Economics is the Way to Go

by Nyathi
June 21, 2025
0

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mushayavanhu is sticking to his guns (or should we say, gold bars?) with his...

Heartbreaking Taunts: Zimbabwean Mother and Babies Chased Away

Heartbreaking Taunts: Zimbabwean Mother and Babies Chased Away

by Nyathi
June 21, 2025
0

A heart-wrenching incident has sparked outrage after a Zimbabwean woman begging with her two infants at a South African traffic...

Dot Bekker Brings Hope to Rural Zimbabwe

Dot Bekker Brings Hope to Rural Zimbabwe

by Nyathi
June 21, 2025
0

  A remarkable woman , Dot Bekker has been making waves in Matebeleland's Matopo region, driving 20,000 km from the...

The Donut Hustler’s Guide to Landing a Job (Without Losing Your Mind)

The Donut Hustler’s Guide to Landing a Job (Without Losing Your Mind)

by Nyathi
June 21, 2025
0

So, you want to get hired? Well, here's a genius idea: deliver donuts to 40 top companies with your CV...

Airtime Vendor’s Epic Lawsuit: US$40,000 for Unlawful Arrest (and Missing Daughter)

Airtime Vendor’s Epic Lawsuit: US$40,000 for Unlawful Arrest (and Missing Daughter)

by Nyathi
June 21, 2025
0

In a shocking turn of events, Michael Zumba, a Masvingo airtime vendor, is suing the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for...

University of Zimbabwe: Where Chaos Meets Higher Learning (and Sanity Takes a Hike)

University of Zimbabwe: Where Chaos Meets Higher Learning (and Sanity Takes a Hike)

by Nyathi
June 21, 2025
0

The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has become synonymous with chaos, as students continue to suffer the consequences of poor management...

Please login to join discussion

Trending News Today

  • Prophet’s Defamation Dreams Dashed: Court Rules Against “Man of God”

    Prophet’s Defamation Dreams Dashed: Court Rules Against “Man of God”

    93 shares
    Share 37 Tweet 23
  • Soldier’s Savings Swiped: A Tale of Identity Theft and Digital Deception

    60 shares
    Share 24 Tweet 15
  • Former Employees of Dr. Amai Grace Mugabe Acquitted of Theft Charges

    56 shares
    Share 22 Tweet 14
  • “Sekuru Malawi” Scams in Mbare

    159 shares
    Share 64 Tweet 40
  • Social Media Star Dutchess Dior Killed in Domestic Violence Incident

    42 shares
    Share 17 Tweet 11
  • Mining Company’s $50,000 Dreams Dashed by Chinese Equipment Fairy Tale

    35 shares
    Share 14 Tweet 9
  • Prophet Magaya’s Financial Miracles: Turning $3 Million into a Legal Mess

    34 shares
    Share 14 Tweet 9
  • Woman Accuses her Mother of Bewitching her Three Kids

    33 shares
    Share 13 Tweet 8
  • Mnangagwa’s Track Record: A Warning to G40 Exiles

    145 shares
    Share 58 Tweet 36
  • The Whipping Girls of Limpopo

    215 shares
    Share 86 Tweet 54

Popular This Week

  • Man Narrowly Escapes Becoming a Lion Snack

    Man Narrowly Escapes Becoming a Lion Snack

    234 shares
    Share 94 Tweet 59
  • The Whipping Girls of Limpopo

    215 shares
    Share 86 Tweet 54
  • “Sekuru Malawi” Scams in Mbare

    159 shares
    Share 64 Tweet 40
  • Mnangagwa’s Track Record: A Warning to G40 Exiles

    145 shares
    Share 58 Tweet 36
  • Scandal!’s Sweethearts Say Goodbye: Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu’s Bittersweet Split

    135 shares
    Share 54 Tweet 34
  • The Billionaire Chronicles: Wicknell Chivayo’s Holiday from Drama

    134 shares
    Share 54 Tweet 34
  • Beauty & Betrayal- Pageant Queen’s $5,6K Nightmare

    107 shares
    Share 43 Tweet 27
  • Prophet’s Defamation Dreams Dashed: Court Rules Against “Man of God”

    93 shares
    Share 37 Tweet 23
  • Bulawayo Artist Leaves Wife With 7 kids for a Side Chick

    84 shares
    Share 34 Tweet 21
  • 796 Babies Buried in Septic Tank

    83 shares
    Share 33 Tweet 21

Popular This Month

  • How to Legally Avoid Paying the US$92 ZBC Radio Licence Fee in Zimbabwe

    How to Legally Avoid Paying the US$92 ZBC Radio Licence Fee in Zimbabwe

    623 shares
    Share 249 Tweet 156
  • Susan Mutami’s Desperate Plea To Temba Mliswa

    414 shares
    Share 166 Tweet 104
  • Bulawayo Police Bust Vuzu Party, Arrest 13 Youths

    334 shares
    Share 134 Tweet 84
  • Fatal Dog Attack Exposes Mike Mupinga’s Troubling Past

    293 shares
    Share 117 Tweet 73
  • Widow Caught in Bed With Lover a Week After Burying Husband

    264 shares
    Share 106 Tweet 66
  • Street Preacher’s Double Life Exposed

    249 shares
    Share 100 Tweet 62
  • Man Narrowly Escapes Becoming a Lion Snack

    234 shares
    Share 94 Tweet 59
  • The Pilot Who Flew Under the Radar for 20 Years

    232 shares
    Share 93 Tweet 58
  • The Whipping Girls of Limpopo

    215 shares
    Share 86 Tweet 54
  • Drama at a Funeral: Speaking Ill of the Dead Doesn’t Pay

    214 shares
    Share 86 Tweet 54

Most Read Stories

  • “Zimbabwe Is Discrediting SADC”

    ZANU PF Accused Of Bribing SADC Elders To Retain From Losing Power

    5247 shares
    Share 2099 Tweet 1312
  • Madzibaba gets Toyota Aqua after explaining new currency ZiG to church

    4539 shares
    Share 1816 Tweet 1135
  • Breaking News: Zimbabwe launches New Currency (Zig)

    4280 shares
    Share 1712 Tweet 1070
  • Guide : How to access 2023 Zimsec Ordinary O Level results online

    3976 shares
    Share 1590 Tweet 994
  • Uganda Police Officer Shoots Wife Dead After Mocking Him Over Man-U Loss

    3899 shares
    Share 1560 Tweet 975
  • Floods hit Gweru

    3595 shares
    Share 1438 Tweet 899
  • Mashura pa Gokwe musi wa 12.02.24

    3545 shares
    Share 1418 Tweet 886
  • Secret message for ED after his inauguration

    3484 shares
    Share 1394 Tweet 871
  • Heatwave Warning:Expect Extremely hot temp ranging from 36° to 41° until 12 March

    3394 shares
    Share 1358 Tweet 849
  • Here is the reckless Kombi Driver!!!!!!!!!!! See pics here

    3221 shares
    Share 1288 Tweet 805

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Home

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News