AB Communication’s two regional stations have gone live. AB Communications was granted two local commercial broadcasting licences for Gweru and Masvingo by the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe.
Hevoi FM (100.2FM) and 98.4 Midlands (formerly Faya FM) signals can be received loud and clear in the two respective areas. 98.4 FM went on air on 10 September 2016 and Hevoi FM went live on 19 September 2016.
“As a commercial enterprise, AB Communications secured a bank loan to set up the stations and remains seized with making sure the commercial stations are viable,” said Susan Makore, AB Communications CEO.
These stations are currently playing music and full spectrum broadcasts expected soon. The delays on full spectrum are due to issues beyond AB Communications control.
“The outstanding aspects to do with equipment are due to the current nationwide nostro funding challenges,” Makore said.
“These challenges have made it impossible for AB Communications to get the desired studio equipment to make the stations fully operational.”
The government has challenges in remitting cash for external payments due to a depletion of nostro account balances.
Source: The Zimbabwe Independent
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