_THURSDAY FACT FILES 📊_ _Media Growth in Zimbabwe: Radio & Print_ Zimbabwe’s media space has grown fast since 1980, and radio + print have led the charge. _RADIO_ - From 1 state broadcaster in 1980 to 20+ licensed radio stations today. - 2012 liberalization opened the airwaves — community, campus, and commercial stations exploded. - Radio remains the #1 reach medium in Zimbabwe, especially in rural areas. It’s instant, local, and speaks every language. - Stations making waves: ZiFM Stereo, Power FM, Radio Zimbabwe, Radio 1, 98.4 Midlands FM, Star FM, Capitalk FM, Diamond FM, Skyz Metro FM, Breeze FM, Khulumani FM, YA FM, Hevoi FM, and more. - Great Zimbabwean voices on air: talented presenters from Radio 1, Power FM, Radio Zimbabwe, and 98.4 Midlands FM keep the nation informed, entertained, and connected daily. _PRINT_ - 1980s: Dominated by state papers. Today: a mix of state, independent, and niche publications. - Alpha Media Holdings, Jester Media, and AB Communications reshaped independent print with _NewsDay, The Standard, H-Metro_. - Even with digital growth, print still drives national conversation and sets the agenda daily. _The Growth Story:_ More voices. More languages. More access. From one channel to many, Zimbabwe’s media now reflects more of its people. #ThursdayFactFiles #GloMedia #SeganGloMedia #ZimbabweMedia #RadioZW #PrintMedia #MediaGrowth #ZiFM #PowerFM #RadioZimbabwe #Radio1 #MidlandsFM #ZimRadio