BC-DX TopNews WWDXC #945 BC-DX 945

sole rule of Mugabe and ZANU PF, the situation is now different and, in
theory, we have a unity government where responsibility must be shared by
the MDC.
The national chairman of the Zimbabwe chapter of the Media Institute of
Southern Africa Loughty Dube said; 'It's quite surprising because this
inclusive government has made a commitment to promote a diversity of views
and a diversity of media. It is imperative that they do not select which
voice they want in this diversity.'
As for the MDC not knowing about the jamming Dube said; 'It clearly tells
us they are junior partners in the government'.
In a related issue it was also this week that co-Home Affairs Minister,
Theresa Makone, said she was unaware of an order issued by her Permanent
Secretary banning paintings done by Bulawayo based artist Owen Maseko
depicting the Gukurahundi era.
In an earlier e-mail today, SWRA wrote:
For the past few weeks we have been concerned that jamming tests were
being carried out on our broadcasts as various radio hams around the world
have been sending us regular reports of a faintly audible music loop.
Unfortunately it was confirmed that these were tests, as jamming began in
earnest last night (1st September - attached please find an MP3 of the
jamming). It appears to be specifically targeting our news bulletin. This
could be because there are power shortages/lack of funds to target the
entire broadcast.
Last time we were so severely jammed only ZANU PF were in power and we had
no one to complain to. This time we have a 'unity government' and I do
hope the jamming will be a topic for discussion at the media conference in
Harare and that all media organisations - such as MISA/MAZ/MMPZ - will
take this issue up at every government forum available to them.
We will, of course, be relentless in trying to get hold of the various
ministers from both the MDC and ZPF to hold them to account for the fact
that we are supposed to be moving forward to greater media and information
freedom - we hope all other media will do the same and not let the matter
drop.
SW Radio Africa news - The Independent Voice of Zimbabwe
Mugabe regime resumes jamming SW Radio Africa broadcasts
By Lance Guma. 02 Sept 2010
(via Arnaldo Slaen-ARG, DXplorer Sept 3)
Andy Sennitt adds: There is a 25-second recording of the jamming on
Sokwanele, the blog of the Zimbabwe Civic Action Support Group. I am not
an expert on jamming, but I have never heard jamming noises like these
before.
3 Comments on "Zimbabwe resumes jamming SW Radio Africa"
1. #1 Bill Whitacre on Sep 3rd, 2010 at 11:26 Yes, that is the 'usual'
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