CEO Rich Redmond partners with The Alzana Group to acquire Broadcast Electronics

8 March 2026 Broadcast Electronics® announced that it has been acquired by a new ownership group led by its CEO Rich Redmond, as well as majority investor The…

OFM marks 40th anniversary with ‘YellO Fleet’ roadshow across Central South Africa

5 March 2026 South African commercial radio station OFM is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a region-wide promotional campaign featuring a fleet of branded yellow vehicles travelling across...

METRO FM expands brand with launch of exclusive ‘Wear METRO FM’ apparel line

5 March 2026 South Africa’s leading urban radio station METRO FM has stepped beyond the airwaves with the launch of an exclusive fashion collection titled “Wear METRO FM.”...

5FM’s Zanele Potelwa earns SAFTA nomination, showcasing radio talent on television’s biggest stage

4 March 2026 South African radio continues to make its mark beyond the airwaves as Zanele Potelwa, a leading presenter on 5FM, has been nominated for Best TV...

Kagiso Media Radio rebrands as Kagiso Connect, marking strategic expansion beyond broadcasting

4 March 2026 South Africa’s audio and broadcasting sector is undergoing a notable transformation as Kagiso Media Radio has officially rebranded to Kagiso Connect, reflecting the group’s evolution...

HOT 102.7FM strengthens line-up with addition of veteran broadcaster Alan Khan

4 March 2026 South Africa’s commercial radio landscape continues to evolve as HOT 102.7FM announces the appointment of veteran broadcaster Alan Khan to its on-air team. The signing,...

Varflay Kamara steps aside from flagship Liberian radio show

3 March 2026 Varflay Kamara, one of Liberia’s most recognizable youthful radio voices, has stepped aside from hosting the influential Super Morning Show on the state-owned ELBC, drawing...

Former VOA correspondent urges Liberian journalists to recommit to ethics

24 February 2026 Former Voice of America (VOA) correspondent in Liberia has urged journalists in the country to recommit to the core principles of ethical journalism, warning that...

Tumi Rabanye returns to Kaya 959 as head of marketing

20 February 2026 Tumi Rabanye has been appointed head of marketing at Kaya 959, marking a strategic leadership move for one of South Africa’s most recognizable urban radio...

A new way to share and strengthen on-demand audio at #RDE26 Podcast Day summit

22 February 2026 This year, the Podcast Summit at Radiodays Europe will feature a new way to share and strengthen your on-demand audio offering. You’ll have the opportunity…

Responsible AI use Can grow radio audiences, say South African broadcasters

19 February 2026 Radio broadcasters in South Africa’s Eastern Cape say the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) could help expand radio audiences and make programming more appealing...

BBC Hausa now available on Zeno.FM and Zeno Radio

20 February 2026 The BBC World Service has extended its partnership with Zeno Media to make BBC World Service and BBC News Hausa content available on Zeno’s global...