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Should music be like any other business?

For the past 30 years or so, the board has changed manpower, but the secretariat office staff including the recently departed Polisile Ncube had remained in office.

By Fred Zindi Feb. 22, 2026

Should music be like any other business?

Independent probe for ZBC licensing fees story

On Friday, AMH’s business publication Zimbabwe Independent led with a story headlined: US$52m licensing fee storm rocks ZBC.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 22, 2026

Independent probe for ZBC licensing fees story

Veteran broadcaster Masuku to be laid to rest today

During his 28-year tenure at ZBC, he eventually became general manager (controller) of Radio Services, overseeing four national radio stations until his departure in 2002.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Feb. 15, 2026

Veteran broadcaster Masuku to be laid to rest today

Zimbabwean becomes fully fledged fashion presenter in SA

Ncube said his ambition was to own a celebrity and entertainment talk show in both Zimbabwe and South Africa.

By Patricia Sibanda Feb. 4, 2026

Zimbabwean becomes fully fledged fashion presenter in SA

Zimura saga and threat of strategic lawsuits against public participation

For context, the crux of the dispute for a section of the musicians affiliated to Zimura revolve around legality, legitimacy and alleged misappropriation of funds.

By Nigel Nyamutumbu Feb. 2, 2026

Zimura saga and threat of strategic lawsuits against public participation

A nation’s priorities perverted: $10 million vanity project while education crumbles

It is not an investment in public broadcasting; it is a direct investment in the machinery of regime legitimization.

By Lloyd Chiedza Shumbayaonda Jan. 22, 2026

A nation’s priorities perverted: $10 million vanity project while education crumbles

Deadly fiscal squeeze forces RBZ into caution... central bank plans US$6bn war chest to anchor stability

State media reported on Thursday that a US$500 million package was in place to complete “high-impact” projects, with government urging line ministries to move with speed.

By Freeman Makopa Jan. 16, 2026

Deadly fiscal squeeze forces RBZ into caution... central bank plans US$6bn war chest to anchor stability

ZHRC flags ZBC radio licensing

THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has raised alarm over the compulsory collection of radio listeners’ licence fees, arguing that the practice undermines fundamental human rights

By Miriam Mangwaya Jan. 7, 2026