Media Institute of Southern Africa (Windhoek)
PRESS RELEASE June 2, 2005
Posted to the web June 2, 2005
On May 31 2005, SW Radio Africa which broadcasts from London, beamed itslast shortwave evening broadcast saying this was due to repeated jamming ofits transmission signal by the Zimbabwean government."The jamming of our transmission signal by the Zimbabwe government hasrequired that we broadcast on multiple frequencies," SW Radio Africa said ina statement."This has been very successful and our listeners have been able to clearlyreceive us. But it is financially unsustainable, adding a huge amount to ournormal running costs."The station which is manned by Zimbabweans exiled in the UK, is nowbroadcasting on medium wave for two hours in the morning (05h00 - 07h00local time) and 24 hours a day on its website, www.swradioafrica.com.The medium wave signal does not, however, cover the whole of Zimbabwe andmany of its listeners will not be able to tune into their broadcasts.SW Radio Africa, however, said it was doing everything possible to maintainits financial viability."Our medium wave signal is clearly received throughout the whole of SouthAfrica so we do know that the two to three million Zimbabwean exiles therewill be able to clearly receive our programming."A free media is the cornerstone of any democracy and we will do our verybest to ensure that we continue to provide a voice for Zimbabweans, as westruggle along this difficult road to freedom together," said the statement. http://allafrica.com/stories/200506020056.html
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