Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa – Community Radio Programmes Shut Down, Access to Information in Jeopardy After Voice of America Suspension

Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa – Community Radio Programmes Shut Down, Access to Information in Jeopardy After Voice of America Suspension

Disrupted programming, journalists sacked from their jobs: the US government’s suspension of Voice of America (VOA), whose programmes were broadcast in all sub-Saharan African countries via over a thousand local partners, undermines access to reliable and diverse information. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns this major setback for the right to reliable information on the African…

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New digital radio trial to kick off in South Africa

New digital radio trial to kick off in South Africa

Johannesburg residents will soon be able to pick up digital radio broadcasts using a promising next-generation broadcast technology called DRM, or Digital Radio Mondiale. The test broadcasts, a licence for which is expected imminently from communications regulator Icasa, will see three radio stations – including Joburg’s popular music station Hot 102.7FM – take to the…

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