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Zimbabwe Media Commission Chairperson, Professor Ruby Magosvongwe, has hailed community radio stations as a vital catalyst for promoting inclusivity, fostering meaningful dialogue, and enhancing access to information on critical regional, national, and local issues.
Speaking in Hwange at World Radio Day at the launch of Leja Community Radio Station, the chairperson said their mandate is enshrined in Section 249 of the Zimbabwe Constitution, which is to promote freedom of expression and access to information while ensuring a diverse and pluralistic media environment.
This year’s theme was “Radio and Climate Change.”This comes after the impact of climate change has been felt across the world, including Zimbabwe’s lower parts, Hwange, where they have witnessed extremely severe weather conditions that have affected agriculture, water scarcity, and livelihoods.
Radio serves as an important platform for education, advocacy, and raising awareness through interactive programs and public discussions,” she said.
“Rural communities that depend on agriculture in Hwange can benefit from climate advisory broadcasts in local languages,” she added.
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