LM Radio to launch in Free State and Lesotho

LM Radio signed a long-term agreement with the Lesotho National Broadcasting Service (LNBS) to rent airtime on the 1197 kHz Medium Wave (AM) transmitter located near Maseru. In terms of the agreement, LM Radio's programmes will be carried on the 1197 AM transmitter during the hours 7am to 5pm, 7 days a week.

LM Radio presenters include Brian Oxley, Tinky Pringle, Reg de Beer, Peter de Nobrega, Dave Simons, Nick Megens, Anne Williams and station founder Chris Turner.

The station will officially launch on 1 October 2011 but test transmissions are currently being broadcast.

LM Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day on FM to listeners in Maputo and surrounding areas, on free to air satellite and Internet streaming via www.lmradio.net.