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Moderator: Jonathan Lyamgohn (Sound City TV & Radio, Nigeria)
Contributors: Eshetu Belay Welle (Ahadu Radio, Ethiopia – CEO), Jacob Ntshangase (Wits Radio Academy – Head), Meck Phiri (BBC Media Action Zambia - Coordinating Mentor: Capacity Development)

Radio remains a key communication platform across the African continent and Wits Journalism is launching a mapping study on community radio in Africa to get a better understanding of the radio landscape. What are radio’s current challenges and opportunities in different African territories and how is it adapting to remain relevant?

8 Jul 2021 English South Africa Education

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