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News / NationalFM, TV transmission expansion rollout to intensifyby Staff reporter6 mins ago |5ViewsThe Government says it will fast-track the rollout of Frequency Modulation (FM) and television transmission expansion across Zimbabwe in 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen communication between the State and citizens.The initiative is anchored in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services’ strategic plan, unveiled by Permanent Secretary Mr Nick Mangwana during a week-long strategic review and planning workshop in Vumba.Mr Mangwana said the expansion of FM and television transmission was vital in enhancing two-way communication and ensuring access to information in all parts of the country.”About 61 percent of Zimbabweans still access information through radio.
It remains the most effective way of communicating with our people,” he said. “We need to accelerate the rollout of FM networks across the country because that is the only way citizens can access information.”He expressed concern over the slow progress on television transmission, noting that despite years of meetings and budget allocations, there had been “no tangible movement” in the past five years.Turning to the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), Mr Mangwana addressed public concerns over radio licence fees, which currently stand at US$92 per year (or US$23 per quarter) for motorists.
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