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Namibia: Anger as Zimbabwean president approves new radio levy for motorists – News

Namibia: Anger as Zimbabwean president approves new radio levy for motorists – News

Africa Links 24 with Wycliffe Muia
Published on 2025-05-27 19:01:50

Zimbabwe’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has signed into law a contentious bill that requires all motorists to buy a radio licence before acquiring vehicle insurance.

There has been an outcry from some motorists as they will now have to pay US$92 (approximately N$1 640) annually in order to listen to the radio in their cars.

The introduction of the measure is part of a plan to widen revenue sources for the state broadcaster but critics say the licence fee is too high, especially…

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