President Emmerson Mnangagwa approved a new law forcing car drivers to buy radio licenses. The Broadcasting Amendment Act requires motorists to purchase these permits before renewing vehicle registrations. Drivers must pay 23 every three months or 92 each year. Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation will collect the money from all vehicle owners. The government published the law on May 23 through official notices.
Zimbabwe has around 800,000 cars that renew their licenses annually, out of a total of 1.2 million vehicles. ZBC expects to earn over $ 73 million annually from these fees. Opposition leaders and motorists strongly oppose the new requirements. Nelson Chamisa called the law "heartless" and "anti-citizen" on social media platforms. Critics argue people should not pay for propaganda services they never use.
Many imported Japanese car radios cannot receive local broadcasting signals properly. Vehicle owners complain about paying for unusable services from their automobiles. ZBC has enforced license payments even when car radios break or fail. International election observers have criticized the broadcaster for favoring the ruling Zanu PF party. The cash-strapped corporation relies heavily on government bailouts and license revenue.
Zimbabwe has around 800,000 cars that renew their licenses annually, out of a total of 1.2 million vehicles. ZBC expects to earn over $ 73 million annually from these fees. Opposition leaders and motorists strongly oppose the new requirements. Nelson Chamisa called the law "heartless" and "anti-citizen" on social media platforms. Critics argue people should not pay for propaganda services they never use.
Many imported Japanese car radios cannot receive local broadcasting signals properly. Vehicle owners complain about paying for unusable services from their automobiles. ZBC has enforced license payments even when car radios break or fail. International election observers have criticized the broadcaster for favoring the ruling Zanu PF party. The cash-strapped corporation relies heavily on government bailouts and license revenue.
