Cellphone pricing wars: Regulation matters, but ownership matters more
Most South Africans are aware of the public spat between South Africa’s largest cellphone operators, MTN and Vodacom, on the ...
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Major action on the AM airwaves as Icasa grants new licences
South Africa’s Independent Communications Authority (Icasa) has issued three AM frequency licences for new radio stations in Gauteng and the ...
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It’s not MultiChoice’s fault!
The on-going spat between government and MultiChoice about the latter monopolising content rather reminds me of a domineering parent chastising ...
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Radio on the RISE with a bit of Vuma
Times Media Group has made good its intention to acquire more broadcasting companies, this time buying a 65% stake in ...
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Community radio matters… a lot
Community radio matters. It can contribute significantly to the quality of life of poor communities, through information, education, and entertainment ...
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The state of the stations
In a recent media interview on the state of the radio industry, Bob Pittman, chairman and CEO of Clear Channel, ...
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