Power FM Zimbabwe

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Languages

English, Shona, Ndebele

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Country

Zimbabwe

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Genres

Urban Contemporary, Urban Grooves, Zim Dancehall +4

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Frequency

FM 99.6 MHz (Bulawayo) and nationwide

📖 About

Power FM Zimbabwe is a state-owned urban contemporary radio station operated by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC). Formerly known as Radio 3 and later 3FM, it was rebranded to Power FM in 2004 and celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024. The station targets the youth and the young-at-heart, educating, entertaining and informing audiences through vibrant, exciting and music-driven shows. It broadcasts nationwide on FM and is notable for pioneering the local music genre known as Urban Grooves, alongside Zim Dancehall, house, reggae, and pop from Zimbabwe and across the globe.

📋 Details

codec:MP3

owner:Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)

former names:Radio 3,3FM

key programs:Chocolates and Roses with DJ Scott,Lunchtime Radio with Chamvary,Champions League Breakfast with Tinashe and Phatisani,Drive Thru with Butterphly & DJ Shugeta (Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm)

broadcast type:FM, Online Streaming

first air date:2004-01-01

station format:Urban Contemporary / Music-Driven

head of station:DJ Scott (Scott Matengambiri)

target audience:Urban youth and young-at-heart listeners

notable presenters:DJ Scott,Chamvary,Tinashe,Phatisani Sibanda,Butterphly,DJ Shugeta,Hazvinei 'DJ Chilli' Sakarombe

available platforms:Website,Online Stream,FM Radio nationwide