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IBA and SW Radio Africa launch new radio programme with Zimbabwe focus
International Bar Association
February 11, 2005

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The International Bar Association (IBA), in partnership with SW Radio Africa has begun broadcasting a brand new programme entitled In the Balance. The programme will air weekly, each Wednesday between 1815 and 1830 (Zimbabwe Time), and will provide an arena for serious debate on issues confronting Zimbabweans today.

In the Balance is the IBA's first venture into radio broadcasting and is hosted by the IBA's Gugulethu Moyo, Zimbabwean lawyer, and former legal adviser to the banned Daily News. She will be joined each week by some of the world's leading lawyers and human rights advocates, who will discuss human rights issues affecting the citizens of Zimbabwe.

Gerry Jackson, SW Radio Africa's Station Manager said, 'SW Radio Africa is extremely pleased to be associated with the IBA in bringing together some of the world's leading legal voices to share extensive insights. Zimbabweans are so in need of this kind of information and we feel certain the collaboration will do much to help influence our country's move towards becoming a truly democratic society.'

Ms Moyo's guest for the inaugural airing of In the Balance was Judge Ismail Hussain, Commissioner of South Africa's Independent Electoral Commission. With a general election due to take place in Zimbabwe at the end of March, the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections formed the topic of discussion. The debate focused on the importance of free and fair elections and the complete adherence to the SADC regional standards; establishing true democracy; and the necessity of a stable political environment to attract investment and create a thriving economy.

IBA Executive Director, Mark Ellis says, 'This radio programme is an important milestone for the IBA and further shows our commitment to defending a just rule of law whenever it is threatened. In the run- up to Zimbabwe's elections, In the Balance will bring to listeners essential analysis, informed debate and a valuable international perspective on the impending polls. We are delighted to be partnering SW Radio Africa in this venture.'

The programme can be listened to live on line at http://www.swradioafrica.com, or on radio frequency 6145KHZ in the 49m band. In addition, the Archives section of the SW Radio Africa website will keep programmes for a period of time.

Programmes will also be available for downloading from the IBA website the day after transmission at: http://www.ibanet.org/humanrights/Radio_Programme_In_the_Balance.cfm

For further information and comment, please contact:

Gugulethu Moyo
Media Relations Adviser for Southern Africa
International Bar Association
10th Floor, 1 Stephen Street
London W1T 1AT, United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0)20 7691 6868
Fax: + 44 (0)20 7691 6544
E-mail: gugu.moyo@int-bar.org
Website: www.ibanet.org

Romana St Matthew - Daniel
Press Office
International Bar Association
10th Floor, 1 Stephen Street
London W1T 1AT, United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0)20 7691 6868
Fax: + 44 (0)20 7691 6544
E-mail: romana.daniel@int-bar.org
Website: www.ibanet.org

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