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Peter Matika, [email protected]

THE Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services continues to score major project successes in its quest to transform the media industry and advance the national development drive.

Among the milestones achieved so far are the modernisation of Montrose TV Studios in Bulawayo and the completion of renovations at the Mbembesi Community Radio Station in Umguza District. 

In order to complement the works being done at the Montrose TV Studios, a few components are outstanding for the modernisation of Khulumani Radio Station and Central Radio Station that are housed at Montrose Studios, while user re-orientation of the system was conducted in February and March to avoid system migration delays.

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, highlighted these milestones in a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday. 

He also said the installation of the Bindura State University Campus Radio Station transmitter equipment has been completed. 

The Minister said an extensive site survey for the Zimbabwe Open University Campus Radio Station transmitter has also been conducted, while the content framework for the documentary series in the grassroots communities of Matabeleland North and Midlands has been prepared.

Meanwhile, preparations for Zimbabwe’s participation at Expo 2025 Osaka continue, with the country’s pavilion set to showcase culture, history, investment opportunities and aspirations under the Vision 2030 programme, according to a presentation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Dr Fredrick Shava.

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“The nation is informed that Zimbabwe will be participating at EXPO 2025 Osaka under the theme: ‘Beyond the Limits’, which was inspired by the country’s Vision 2030. 

“The theme is also in line with the Expo theme: ‘Designing Future Society for our Lives’. The nation is advised that following the signing of the participation contract, Zimbabwe has since submitted its pavilion design, layout and storyline to the organisers and is well on course to meet all the deadlines,” said Dr Muswere. 

“The Zimbabwe pavilion will comprise a three dimensional pavilion consisting of engaging and interactive advanced technologies, multi-media elements, and innovative design concepts that will create captivating and memorable experiences for the visitors.”

Dr Muswere said the pavilion will be anchored on the following pillars: Experience Zimbabwe; Opportunities and Our Future. 

“The pillars will showcase Zimbabwe’s rich culture and heritage, tourist attractions, history and the liberation struggle, trade, investment and tourism opportunities, and aspirations under Vision 2030.”