Is in-house research holding back African radio evolution?

Source: unsplash.com According to Anina Maree, co-founder and director of Ground Control Research, radio stations aiming to retain and grow their audiences should leverage independent listenership and programming research as a key strategy. The lack of independent research Nearly a third of radio stations don’t set up formal conversations with their audiences – they have…

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Nees unfazed by Namibia antics

THE Warriors coach Michael Nees THE Warriors coach Michael Nees is unfazed by Namibia’s decision to shut out fans in their Group J Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, tomorrow. Like Zimbabwe, Namibia do not have a Caf-certified stadium to host international matches and will play the Warriors behind…

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Zim golfers impress at International Pairs World finals

Nothando Namuinesu and Litchel Mandiveyi THE Zimbabwean pair of lady golfers, Nothando Namuinesu and Litchel Mandiveyi, put up an impressive show after they finished fourth at the International Pairs World finals which concluded in Tenerife, Spain, last Friday. Namuinesu and Mandiveyi won the right to represent the country at the global stage after they won…

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Mastercard enables real-time card payments, starting in South Africa

Source: Reuters. Through product innovations, enhancements to its network and strategic partnerships, Mastercard will enable acquiring banks to process real-time card payments. For the first time, all merchants in South Africa who accept Mastercard payments will receive faster payouts, empowering businesses with better cashflow management and faster funds availability. This, in turn, provides merchants with…

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Chibaya bail hearing continues

Court hammer CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Amos Chibaya’s bail hearing continued yesterday with the State opposing the former opposition lawmaker’s freedom, claiming that he is a flight risk. Chibaya has been in detention since his arrest last week on charges of inciting anti-government protests. He is represented by lawyer Chris Mhike. The State,…

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