February 2026

Zimbabwe’s first independent commercial television station, 3Ktv, marks its fourth anniversary this week, with management citing sustained audience growth, award-winning local productions and expanding digital integration as key pillars of its success.In this diverse interview JMS group features editor, Beaven Dhliwayo, engaged with 3Ktv head of programming Lucia Kanyongo who said the strategy of the…

As 3Ktv marks four years on air, the country’s first independent commercial television station says it is entering a new phase of growth anchored on innovation, local storytelling, and digital expansion.From award-winning dramas and live national broadcasts to an expanding multi-platform presence under Jester Media Services (JMS), the broadcaster has positioned itself as a dominant…

Zimbabwe’s first independent commercial television station, 3Ktv, marked its fourth anniversary yesterday, saying it continues to outperform early projections on viewership and advertising revenue as competition in the broadcasting sector deepens.Launched on February 28, 2022, after securing its licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe in late 2020, 3Ktv became the first privately-owned station to…

AS Zimbabwe’s first commercial television station, 3Ktv has continued to redefine the country’s broadcasting terrain four years after its historic launch. What began as a bold vision by Jester Media Services (JMS) has evolved into a dynamic multimedia platform, celebrated for championing local stories, investing in cutting-edge technology, and nurturing a new generation of broadcasters.From…