The National Assembly just voted in favor of the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill after lawmakers finished debating it. Every single member of parliament backed that part, saying folks need working ZBC radio licenses before buying car insurance or vehicle license plates. ZBC News reported these details yesterday.
Information Minister Jenfan Muswere jumped into the conversation and explained different parts people questioned. He made sure everyone understood that ZBC working with ZINARA follows the rules laid out by their country's constitution. Muswere clarified the difference between having a license and having an actual radio since the equipment itself picks up broadcast signals regardless of paperwork status.
This bill's next stop includes a review by legal experts who will check whether everything matches existing laws. After they finish looking it over, senators will tackle the same issues during their upcoming meetings. The government wants everyone to follow proper procedures when handling broadcasting matters across Zimbabwe.
Lawmaker Gift Mambipiri from Kadoma district raised red flags about the cost problem. He believes thirty US dollars creates a barrier many regular citizens cannot handle easily. Mambipiri suggested officials should lower these fees significantly to help more people stay legal with their radio obligations. The high price might push many drivers to skip buying licenses completely, according to his comments during the session.
Information Minister Jenfan Muswere jumped into the conversation and explained different parts people questioned. He made sure everyone understood that ZBC working with ZINARA follows the rules laid out by their country's constitution. Muswere clarified the difference between having a license and having an actual radio since the equipment itself picks up broadcast signals regardless of paperwork status.
This bill's next stop includes a review by legal experts who will check whether everything matches existing laws. After they finish looking it over, senators will tackle the same issues during their upcoming meetings. The government wants everyone to follow proper procedures when handling broadcasting matters across Zimbabwe.
Lawmaker Gift Mambipiri from Kadoma district raised red flags about the cost problem. He believes thirty US dollars creates a barrier many regular citizens cannot handle easily. Mambipiri suggested officials should lower these fees significantly to help more people stay legal with their radio obligations. The high price might push many drivers to skip buying licenses completely, according to his comments during the session.
