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Musician threatens to sue ZBC
MISA-Zimbabwe
August 04, 2009

http://www.misazim.co.zw/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=594&Itemid=1

Prominent Zimbabwean musician Hosiah Chipanga is threatening to sue the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) for reportedly banning his latest album, Hero Shoko, from receiving airplay through the state-controlled broadcaster.

Chipanga's lawyer, Panganai Hare, wrote to the ZBC on 22 July 2009 giving it seven days within which to rectify the issue before taking the broadcaster to court. Hare said the ZBC's move was an infringement on Chipanga's freedom of expression as it impedes the albums' availability and marketability to fans.

The ZBC's secretary, Norman Mahori, said he would examine the album before responding but would also consider the morals and ethics of a public broadcaster.

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