Radio Mpongwe Limited is Zambian owned community Radio Station established in 2014 with a mission of being the voice of the people in mpongwe district and Ndola Rural in general.
Our MISSION is to offer excellent and distinctive platform of radio communication as a tool for social, religious and economic development in Mpongwe district.
VISION
Radio Mpongwe envisions to be the “true voice of the people” in lamba land.
OBJECTIVES
1. To use the radio as a platform to stimulate social, religious and economic development
2. To reduce illiteracy in Mpongwe district and the surrounding areas through educational programs.
3. To provide a platform for civic leaders, traditional leaders and district citizens to share ideas on governance issues.
4. To help promote the respect for human rights in the district
SLOGAN
Our slogan is “The Voice of the people’’ Lesa talala. The voice of the people is simply to retaliate the fact that the people’s voice is supreme while lesa talala is a spiritual confession of God’s sovereignty over the radio station without whom, it would have not been possible to start.
COVERAGE
The station covers six (6) Lamba Chiefdom directly under Mpongwe District with an estimated population of 93,380 out of which 78, 401 live in the rural part of the district (2010 statistics) and five other (5) Chiefdoms in Masaiti and Lufwanyama districts. Radio Mpongwe limited has an extended active listenership in Kapiri Mposhi (10.8FM), Luanshya, Ndola, Mufulira, Kitwe, Kalulushi and Lufwanyama all on 99.5 FM.
CONTENT
As a radio station, we pride ourselves as being the only radio station in the entire Copperbelt Province that broadcast in lamba at 70 %, English 15% and Bemba 15 %.
MANAGENT
Radio Mpongwe Limited has a Competent, Experienced, Qualified and hands on Management team that takes care of the affairs and operations of the radio station. Management is supervised by the Community Board, whose membership is drawn from church organizations, civil society, the local traditional leadership and professionals.
LEGALITY
The Station is registered with PACRA as a Limited Company by shares since 2014 and maintains its bank account with National Savings and Credit Bank and AB Bank respectively. Radio Mpongwe has a broadcasting license from IBA and a frequency from ZICTA. Further, the station is in possession of a certificate of approval from the Department of Civil Aviation over its current mast mounted at plot 375, Machiya Road, Mpongwe.
10 REASONS WHY ADVERTISE WITH RADIO MPONGWE
There are many reasons why should advertise with us. Some of the reasons are that;
1. Listeners feel part of us because we cover local issues.
2. We are the only radio station with a wide local audience (Lamba) on the Copperbelt
3. We reach more than 98 000 people across 11 chiefdoms besides the surrounding towns
4. Our rates are affordable
5. Value for your money
6. We are reliable and flexible yet firm and fair.
7. We always have tailor made programs to suit your different needs
8. Sure and clear audience in Ndola Rural.
9. Competent and creative staff to work with you and ensure your message reaches the target audience.
10. As a local or community station, adverts or messages are received instantly
THE SAVING ANGEL
The Saving Angel is the humanitarian arm of Radio Mpongwe. The decision to establish the non-profit making arm of the station was arrived at after realizing that the radio being a platform that receives and announces humanitarian needs of society can also contribute by helping those in need, vulnerable and victims of natural disasters through donations.
