Misa slams Zimpapers radio licence shortlisting

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) – Zimbabwe has criticised the short-listing of Zimpapers, among the four chosen applicants for radio licences, arguing the move elbowed new players out of the media industry.

Zimpapers, a government-controlled media house which already publishes a plethora of newspaper and magazines, are tipped to clinch one of the two licences up for grabs.

Misa-Zimbabwe chairman Njabulo Ncube said Zimpapers was “crowding out” potential broadcasters yet it already enjoyed a big market share in the print media.

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