The Swaziland Government will not let up on its control of state radio, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Dumisani Ndlangamandla said.
He said state media, which includes television and radio, existed primarily to serve the interests of the state.
This would mean that the strict censorship that existed in Swaziland would continue.
Ndlangamandla was speaking in the Swazi parliament in response to questions from MPs about the future control of media in the kingdom which is ruled by King Mswati III, sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarch. Political parties are not allowed to stand in elections and most are banned outright. The King appoints the Prime Minister, who also serves as editor-in-chief of state media.
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