By Farai Cheuka
His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of the following as board members of the Transmedia Corporation.
The five member board chaired by Ms Phillipa M.P Sadza comprises of Engineer Lawrence Nkala (Vice chairperson), Engineer Tinayeshe Mutazu, Ms Auxillia Katongomara and Mr Jonathan Gandari this was announced in a statement issued by J Gandari the Acting permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting services.
Commenting on the board appointment Minister of Information , Publicity and Broadcasting services, Dr Jenfan Muswere said among the areas to be worked on include ensuring there is universal access of broadcasting services by providing adequate transmission equipment for both radio and television to achieve the 99 percent availability objective as required by the law.
“Ensure there is quality broadcast throughout the country by providing a well-equipped transmission network as per international best practices. Ensure the majority of Zimbabweans receive broadcasting services by making sure there is coverage expansion so that no one is left behind.
“Develop strategies aimed at enhancing human capital management to make Transmedia Corporation an employer of choice. Effectively play an advisory role to the parent ministry to foster growth of the industry,” he said.
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