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Published on 2024-02-05 22:25:56
Bulawayo Bureau
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Mr. Nick Mangwana, expressed the government’s unwavering commitment to the liberalization of the media space by licensing more community radio stations. He also emphasized the importance of ensuring that those stations that have already been licensed go on air, in line with the Second Republic’s strategic thrust to expand and diversify the information discourse.
This reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to media liberalization comes as a response to the need for increased access to information and diverse viewpoints in the country. Throughout the Second Republic, the government has recognized the importance of a free and diverse media landscape in promoting transparency, accountability, and democratic governance.
In an effort to realize this vision, the government has been working to increase the number of community radio stations in operation. These stations play a vital role in serving their local communities by providing relevant and timely information that is tailored to the specific needs and interests of the people they serve. By licensing more of these community stations and ensuring that those already licensed go on air, the government is actively working to expand access to diverse sources of information and to promote the development of a more inclusive media environment.
In recent years, the government has made efforts to license community radio stations, recognizing their value in providing a platform for local voices and contributing to the decentralization of the media landscape. By allowing these stations to operate, the government is enabling communities to have a say in the information that is produced and disseminated, and ensuring that their unique perspectives and experiences are represented in the national media discourse.
The licensing and operation of community radio stations also align with the government’s efforts to promote media diversity and pluralism. By supporting the development of community media, the government is facilitating the production and dissemination of a wider range of voices and perspectives, thus enriching the national media landscape and contributing to a more vibrant and inclusive public sphere.
In addition to licensing new community radio stations, the government is also working to ensure that those stations that have already been licensed go on air. This is a crucial step in realizing the potential of community media to contribute to the information needs of local communities and to offer a platform for the expression of diverse voices and perspectives. By supporting these stations in going on air, the government is actively working to expand access to a greater diversity of information sources and to promote the participation of local communities in the national media discourse.
Overall, the government’s commitment to licensing more community radio stations and ensuring that those already licensed go on air reflects its dedication to expanding access to diverse sources of information and promoting media diversity and pluralism. By supporting the development and operation of community media, the government is taking important steps towards creating a more inclusive and vibrant media landscape that reflects the diverse voices and experiences of the Zimbabwean people.
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