THE Government is working towards revising broadcasting laws which will make it mandatory for radio stations both public and private to broadcast in the 16 official languages, a Cabinet Minister has said.

Speaking during a digitalisation tour in Plumtree yesterday, Information, Media and Publicity Minister Dr Chris Mushohwe said embracing local languages will preserve Zimbabwean culture which was suffering erosion.

“We need to revive the respect for our local languages which for a long time have been eroded by western standards. I wish our youngsters would emulate how the Chinese take pride in their language. The country has no social media headaches where citizens post anything about the Government,” said Dr Mushohwe.