Zimbabwe: Ban On Radio Receivers Sparks Outcry

THERE has been an outrage over police's recent ban of special radio receivers, saying this was in violation of the Constitution which guarantees freedom of expression.

Police last week banned the possession of "specially designed radios" and other communication devices on suspicion they are being used to communicate hate speech ahead of the March referendum and general elections later this year.

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