ZBC collects US$13 million motor vehicle licence revenue in six months
THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) raked in US$13.6 million in revenue from motor vehicle licence fees in the first half of 2025, a figure which might have risen by the end of last year due to the new collection model. ZBC collected the revenue with 20% in United States dollars and 80% in local currency, […] The post ZBC collects US$13 million motor vehicle licence revenue in six months appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.
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THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) raked in US$13.6 million in revenue from motor vehicle licence fees in the first half of 2025, a figure which might have risen by the end of last year due to the new collection model.
ZBC collected the revenue with 20% in United States dollars and 80% in local currency, converted at the interbank rate.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Information, Zhemu Soda, while answering opposition legislator Discent Bajila.
Soda said the revenue was used to expand the radio’s terrestrial infrastructure to boost the accessibility of the signal, among other ventures the State broadcaster embarked on.
“The total revenue collected from radio licencing fees during the period is US$13.6 million,” said Soda.
He added: “This adds an income stream to fill past revenue shortfalls caused by low compliance. The funds enable us to reach the programming, including local content production and ten new film hubs that have been targeted and which are currently being established.
“It supports training and quality upgrades, shifting from basic broadcast to captivating shows. Officials emphasise prioritising Zimbabwean stories over imported content.
“Fees are essential for the procurement of equipment like HD cameras, transmitters and editing tools for crisp visuals and audio. Mobile units improve live coverage of key events such as State events or disasters.”
The revenue could have increased by the end of the last half of the year owing to the approved collection model by the Broadcasting Services Amendment Act of 2025.
This Act now mandates ZINARA to collect the ZBC licence fees before motorists pay road tax and insure their vehicles. This new law started being implemented from July 2025.
Soda said there are various initiatives that are being spearheaded by ZBC towards which the revenue is being channelled.
“However, we will continue to realise some impact from the funds that are being collected in terms of new transmitters that are being installed and also the transition that is happening.
“A good example is Montrose Studios, which has been upgraded from the old ways of sending the signals to the digital signals that have just been achieved.
“There are a lot of projects; another example is Maphisa, where the Independence celebrations will be held. There has been a transmitter which was established, and the coverage is an 80km radius.
“This is one of the examples of what the money is being used for, but there are many projects that are being realised from the funds that are being collected,” said Soda.
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