MBABANE:Marwick Khumalo,the Lobamba Lomdzala Member of Parliament(MP) says, he had a social broadcasting moment at the State owned radio during the World Radio Day Celebration on Tuesday.
The MP,a journalist by profession and former radio personality,was selected to be among other veterans journalists and broadcasters who entertained the audience.
Other veteran radio personalities who were present include King’s Spokesperson Percy Simelane,Mozambique High Commissioner Sigayoyo Magongo, former MP Qedusizi Ndlovu,Senzo Malaza, Joyce Vilane, former Eswatini Telecoms Manager Sharon Maziya and Lindiwe Bongiwe Mavuso.
“It was a great moment Zwelis and a glorious home coming.I didn’t know that I missed Radio so much. The audience responded so positively and had some phoning in into the studio,with all the excitement. At some point I made a comment on air that,I feel I like could stay here forever than lenhlupheko lengikuyo. We thank the Director of EBIS and his team for opening up the airwaves in celebration of the UNESCO Radio Day”, said the MP.
On another note, the Communications Office of the United Nations(UN) sent this publication,a message from Audrey Azoulay,the UNESCO Director General.
“On this World Radio Day,we celebrate not only the history of radio,but also its central role in our societies,now and in the years to come.The year 2024 marks a milestone in the history of this medium:it is the year we celebrate the centenary of the first live radio broadcast of the Olympic Games, on the eve of the next Games in Paris”, reads the statement in part.
MP Marwick Khumalo.