Description

In this engaging and thought-provoking audio delivered at the Radio Broadcasting Convention – Africa 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Daud Suleman, Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), explores the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation in the digital age — especially as it impacts FM radio in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Using Malawi as a case study, Suleman examines how rising internet penetration, digital illiteracy, and the evolving media ecosystem are reshaping the role of traditional broadcasting. He also highlights the regulatory and social challenges that come with the convergence of radio, betting platforms, and social media, and calls for urgent reforms in media literacy, digital rights awareness, and data regulation.

Some key points from the resource include:

● FM Radio Is Still Dominant but Under Threat
● Digital Illiteracy Is Widespread and Dangerous
● Regulation Is Lagging Behind Innovation
● Misinformation Has Real Social Consequences