Social Media Saved Africa’s Oldest Community Station

By Davison Mudzingwa*   CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Feb 3 (IPS) – When a financial crisis threatened the existence of Africa’s oldest community station, Bush Radio, an outpouring of sympathy and appeals went viral on social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. In the end, it was this outspoken support that showed financial backers that the station was worth saving.    Read More →

Development

Social Media Saved Africa’s Oldest Community Station

By Davison Mudzingwa*   CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Feb 3 (IPS) – When a financial crisis threatened the existence of Africa’s oldest community station, Bush Radio, an outpouring of... 

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Human Rights

Social Media Saved Africa’s Oldest Community Station

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Environment

WEST AFRICA: Water Shortage Threatens Wildlife

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Economics and Finance

Malawi’s Consumers Have a Right to Fuel and Forex Black Market

By Claire Ngozo   LILONGWE, Feb 3 (IPS) – The black market for foreign exchange and fuel is booming in the midst of an acute scarcity in Malawi. The shortage is so severe that even... 

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Health

HEALTH-SOUTH AFRICA: HIV-Related Deaths Slow Economy

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Education

Radio Static for Ghana’s Community Stations

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