GOVT INSTALLS 4 RADIO TRANSMITTERS
By Masauso Mkwayaya
Government has installed four more ZNBC radio 1 and 2 transmission sites in four districts bringing the total number of installed transmission sites to 52.
The radio transmitters were installed in Kalomo, Mwandi, Senga Hill and Mporokoso Districts by the Ministry of Information and Media.
Minister of Information and Media CHUSHI KASANDA says the new sites are fully operational and have a coverage radius ranging between 40 and 80 square kilometers depending on the height of the antenna and terrain.
She says Government intends to complete the installations of transmitters at 15 sites by June this year.
The Information and Media Minister says the project is meant to take information closer to the people.
Ms. KASANDA adds that this will ensure that people have equal access to information so that they participate effectively in national development.
This is according to a statement issued to ZNBC News in Lusaka today.