95.8 Central Radio

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95.8 Central Radio
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Broadcast area Gweru & Midlands
Frequency FM 95.8MHz
Programming
Language(s)
Format Music, News, Lifestyle
Ownership
Owner ZBC
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website centralradio.co.zw

95.8 Central Radio is a Zimbabwean state owned provincial radio station that is based and operates in the Midlands Province's capital, Gweru. [1]

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References

  1. "ZBC launches Gweru commercial radio". NewsDay . July 16, 2018.