Stay up to date with the latest news, developments, and insights from the DRM SA group.
This section features important announcements, industry updates, project highlights, technical innovations, event coverage, and thought leadership shaping the future of digital radio in Africa.
Whether you’re a broadcaster, policymaker, industry partner, or enthusiast, this is your go-to source for staying informed about our journey toward a more accessible, efficient, and inclusive radio broadcasting landscape.
Check back often to follow DRM SA’s progress and impact across the continent.
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Strengthening regional collaboration in digital broadcasting
We were honored to host the delegation from INCM Mozambique and Radio Mozambique at the DRM South Africa demonstration site for a strategic engagement on the future of digital radio across the continent. The visit which took place on the 14th-15th April 2026, provided a valuable platform to assess the current DRM implementation, including technical
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South Africa Launches DRM in FM Demonstration on 91.25 MHz
The DRM Southern Africa (DRM SA) Group has officially launched its DRM in FM demonstration from the Northcliff site in Johannesburg. Broadcasting on 91.25 MHz at 70W transmitter output power, the showcase carries multiple services — Radio Pulpit, HOT 102.7 amongst others — on a single FM frequency using Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM). Launched on UNESCO
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South Africa Launches DRM in FM Demonstration on World Radio Day
The DRM Southern Africa (DRM SA) Group will officially launch a DRM in FM demonstration and showcase on Friday, 13 February 2026, coinciding with UNESCO World Radio Day. The demonstration marks an important step in South Africa’s journey toward digital sound broadcasting and forms part of DRM’s global partnership with UNESCO in support of World
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Digital Radio Mondiale DRM – Free Training & SpecialBroadcasts on UNESCO World Radio Day 2026
The DRM Consortium will be part of the UNESCO World Radio Day 2026 on an unprecedented scale by showcasing AI-enabled e-learning via digital radio. Live Training Sessions On 13 February 2026, DRM specialists will demonstrate how DRM digital broadcasts can deliver distance learning content – audio, text and images – live or for later use, in one or more languages.
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DRM for Education: Global Demonstrations
DRM partners are also planning for the first time global demonstration broadcasts on shortwave across five continents and, also, for the first time in DRM FM! Thus, the DRM Southern Africa (DRM SA) Group will officially launch a DRM in FM demonstration and showcase distance learning content on Friday, 13 February 2026, coinciding with UNESCO World Radio Day. The demonstration part of