Zambia to restore Radio 1 and 2 following lightening strikes

Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation-ZNBC has assured Kapiri Mposhi residents, in the Central Province that work is on going to restore Radio 1 and 2 services.
Radio 1 and 2 channels have been off air since January 2 following lightening that struck off and destroyed Zamtel Equipment that carries the ZNBC Radio Signal.

Public Relations Officer Masuzyo Ndhlovu says following the impact of damage, there is a disruption of ZNBC 1 and 2 FM (Frequency Modulation) services in Kampiri Mposhi and Surrounding areas.

Public Relations Officer Masuzyo Ndhlovu however says frantic efforts are being made by the technical team to ensure service is restored to normal within shortest possible time.

In a statement to ZNBC News in Lusaka on Saturday, Mr Ndhlovu has advised listeners to search for signals by tuning into the ZNBC Short Wave frequencies for Radio 1 on 5915 Kilo hertz and Radio 2 on 6165 Kilo Hertz.(http://www.znbc.co.zm/media/news/viewnews.cgi?category=8&id=1295100450)
(Arnaldo Slaen/HCDX)

Zambia BC will be off shortwave for at least five months

Miriam Mtonga, Public Relations Manager for the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), says that the Corporation is in the process of procuring the replacement parts for the shortwave transmitter[s] which broke down earlier this year rendering no service to most parts of the country.

She said the tender process of procuring the replacement parts has been concluded and a contract has been signed with the supplier for the purchase of the parts at a cost of US$130, 000. “Delivery of this will take about five months and during this time we regret that Radio One and Two will remain off air in the affected areas of the country,” Ms Mtonga said.

And the ZNBC Public Relations Manager said ZNBC with the support of government, has embarked on a rural FM Project to install FM radio transmitters in some districts to supplement the shortwave transmitters.
(Source: Lusaka Times/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)