ICTs and radio in Africa: How the uptake of ICT has influenced the newsroom culture among community radio journalists

New media, pirate radio and the creative appropriation of technology in Zimbabwe: case of Radio Voice of the People

“…This echoes similar trends in Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Zambia, and Uganda, where radio stations have creatively appropriated new media technologies -both computer and internet technologies -to facilitate the sharing of information and to enhance audience participation (Mudhai 2011;Nassanga 2012;Willems 2012). Mobile phones have assisted radio producers to engage with correspondents and news sources and to conduct panel discussions.…”

“…With reference to the impact of ICTs on community radio in Mozambique, Uganda, and Mali, Nassanga (2012) argues that the integration of ICTs had a positive impact on journalistic practice as it improved information gathering, processing, distribution, storage, and the engagement with communities, particularly through the use of mobile phones and the internet. Similarly, in his study of pirate radio stations and the convergence of technologies in Zimbabwe, Mabweazara (2012) concludes that 'the convergence of technologies has clearly reconfigured the operations of both SW Radio Africa and Studio 7 on a number of levels, including widening access to the stations' programming and indeed reformulating reception practices.…”

Analisis Kendala Perizinan Spektrum Frekuensi Radio untuk Radio Komunitas

“…Menurut Lewis (2008) dalam (Nassanga, Manyozo, & Lopes, 2013), radio komunitas merupakan salah satu bentuk penyiaran yang memiliki karakteristik tersendiri dibandingkan dengan penyiaran lainnya, yaitu : 1) berbasis komunitas; 2) tidak berorientasi profit (keuntungan); 3) Dimiliki oleh dan bertanggungjawab kepada komunitas yang dilayaninya; 4) Adanya partisipasi dari komunitas didalam program siaran dan manajemen.…”

Social Media and Community Radio Journalism in South Africa

“…Kothmale Community Radio in South Asia is one successful example of a community radio station that has moved toward convergence and uses the internet to reach and educate audiences (Pringle and David 2002). In Africa the integration of ICTs at community radio stations is transforming the way these stations interact with their audiences, and redefining notions of community (Nassanga, Manyozo, and Lopes 2013).…”