More rain expected in Southern Africa

Southern Africa has had more than its average rainfall since November of 2011 and forecasters are predicting even more rain until the end of March. But, as Tinus de Jager reports, it seems as if this rain is not benefitting the smaller farmers of the region.

Rapid urbanisation in South Africa is affecting the water quality of the river systems.

Rapid urbanisation in South Africa is affecting the water quality of the river systems.

South Africa wants to promote the use of breast milk across the country and big strides have been made in the KwaZulu-Natal province in taking formula off the shelves in primary health care clinics.

South Africa wants to promote the use of breast milk across the country and big strides have been made in the KwaZulu-Natal province in taking formula off the shelves in primary health care clinics. Zukiswa Zimela looks at the pro's and con's of this step.

PODCAST: INDONESIA – Community Radio Helps Revive Forests

Radio Ruyuk hosts a talk show on various environmental issues. Kanis Dursin reports on how farmers and small traders use community radio to save Indonesian forests.

PODCAST: CHINA – Radio Keeps Tibetans Tuned In

MCRS, a government-approved community station, is one of a handful of localised radio stations providing China’s minorities with news and entertainment in their native languages. Presently, local state-run stations serve five out of 46 ethnic minorities and all programming is approved by the state.

Tropical storm Giovanna is expected to hit the Inhambane coast of Mozambique on Friday night with wind gusts hitting maximum speeds of 100-150 km per hour.

Tropical storm Giovanna is expected to hit the Inhambane coast  of Mozambique on Friday night with wind gusts hitting maximum speeds of 100-150 km per hour.

PODCAST: Bangladesh Braves Climate Change With Community Radio

Bangladesh Braves Climate Change With Community Radio

Radio Static for Ghana’s Community Stations

Radio Static for Ghana’s Community Stations

Social media support for oldest community station

Social media support for oldest community station

Using Community Radio to Heal After Kony’s War

Using Community Radio to Heal After Kony’s War

We need more commitment: Greenpeace

We need more commitment: Greenpeace

Nuclear power can contribute to climate change mitigation

Nuclear power can contribute to climate change mitigation

PODCAST: INDIA – Community Radio Saves Lives and Livelihoods

Manipadma Jena speaks to listeners and staff of Radio Namaskar on the role of this community radio station in India’s Bay of Bengal.

PODCAST: Uganda’s Radio Mega FM’s transmission tower serves as a memorial to community peace efforts.

Uganda’s Radio Mega FM’s transmission tower serves as a memorial to community peace efforts.

PODCAST: Social Media Shows Support for Africa’s Oldest Community Station

The future of Africa’s oldest community station, Bush Radio, remains uncertain.

Counting on responsible travellers who increasingly seek environmentally friendly alternatives for their holidays, South Africa’s tourism sector wants to conserve its biggest asset, nature, while fighting climate change.

Counting on responsible travellers who increasingly seek environmentally friendly alternatives for their holidays, South Africa's tourism sector wants to conserve its biggest asset, nature, while fighting climate change.

PODCAST: Radio Static for Ghana’s Community Stations

Sandra Ferrari reports on the battle to find frequencies for community radio in Ghana to enable marginalized to take part in development

Rooibos tea has become a popular drink around the globe. But climate change is putting a strain on the plant, which only grows in a very small part of South Africa.

Rooibos tea has become a popular drink around the globe. But climate change is putting a strain on the plant, which only grows in a very small part of South Africa.

Civil Society organisations are sticking to their guns: Women will be hardest hit by the climate change

Civil Society organisations are sticking to their guns: Women will be hardest hit by the climate change. Zuki Zimela reports from COP 17 in Durban.

Ghana’s community-radio dial is stuck

Last month in Ghana, community radio advocates and civil society members rallied through the streets of Accra in what they called a “Voice Walk” and Ghana's National Communications Authority calls “hostile” and  ‘irresponsible”. Sandra Ferrari compiled this report

Civil Society organisations are sticking to their guns: Women will be hardest hit by the climate change.

Civil Society organisations are sticking to their guns: Women will be hardest hit by the climate change. Zuki Zimela reports from COP 17 in Durban.