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    • 08:30
    Arrivals, Registration & Networking Coffee
    09:00
    Convener’s Remarks: BMA
    Benjamin Pius
    Chief Executive Officer, Broadcast Media Africa
    09:15
    Convener Remarks: SABA
    09:30
    Presentation: Infotainment - Shaping Modern Media Consumption
    Olga Lisogor
    Head of International News Agency And Radio, Sputnik
    10:00
    Discussion: The Future Of African Radio – Trends, Technologies, And New Formats That Are Actually Working
    Jacqueline Lawrence Mwakyambiki
    CEO, Highlands FM Radio
    Victor Kaonga
    International Director: Eastern & Southern Africa, Trans World Radio
    Abdul Aleem Gamza
    General Manager, Voice of the Cape
    Johan Van Rooyen
    Head Of Strategy, SABC Radio
    10:45
    Discussion: Measuring The Modern Listener – Moving Beyond Traditional Radio Ratings To Actionable Audience Intelligence
    Debbie Williams
    CEO, Debstar Media
    Nico Mwiya
    Chief Commercial Officer, Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
    KayCee Butshe
    Programmer/Station Manager, Fresh FM
    Elvis Kalema Ntale
    Head of Programming, Radio One
    11:30
    Tea Break
    11:45
    Presentation: Driving Transformation In Legacy Industries – Lessons From The Automotive Sector For The Future Of Broadcasting
    Tshetlhe Litheko
    Chief Policy Officer, National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA)
    12:15
    Discussion: AI In Radio Programming – Turning Listener Data Into Smarter Playlists and Schedules
    Karel Verhoef
    CEO, Radio Pulpit
    Lundi ‘Khoisan’ Cavernelis
    Programme Manager, VOW 88.1 FM
    Yanga Makaluza
    Programme Manager, Radio Riverside
    Melissa Mc Nally
    Head of Research & Analytics, Kagiso Connect
    13:00
    Discussion: Building The Radio Tech Stack – Infrastructure Decisions That Will Define The Next Decade Of Broadcasting
    Jeremiah Munembe
    Group MD, AB Communications
    Tim Zunckel
    Media Trainer & Creative, Tuned Media
    Francesco Diasio
    International Communications For Development Expert , FAO
    Mpho Raphata
    Managing Editor, Kaya FM
    13:45
    Discussion: Infotainment In Media: News Format Evolution Or Degradation
    Comfort Mbofana
    General Manager, Zimpapers Broadcasting (Radio & TV)
    Davies Kabuswe
    Executive President, Sun Broadcasting Holdings
    Jacqueline Lawrence Mwakyambiki
    CEO, Highlands FM Radio
    Gerda de Sousa
    Jacaranda FM, Podcaster and Newscast Editor
    Eustace Nkandu
    Director of Standards, Licensing and Compliance , Independent Broadcasting Authority
    14:30
    Lunch
    15:30
    Discussion: Unlocking New Audiences – How Podcasting Is Expanding Radio’s Reach And What Stations Can Learn From It
    Nada Wotshela
    Group Executive, SABC Radio
    Paulo Dias
    Radio Content & Convergence Specialist, Ultimate Media
    Ncebakazi Manzi
    Podcast Manager, Spotify
    Zolile Valashiya
    Podcast Producer, I Need A Podcast
    16:15
    Discussion: From Local Airwaves To Global Audiences – How African Radio Storytellers Are Reaching The World
    Motseki Mabuya
    MD, Boitumelo Media
    Fegus Lipenga
    CEO, Malawi Digital Broadcast Network Limited
    Bonface Opany
    Director& Station Manager, Radio Domus FM
    Thulani Mdletshe
    Regional Content Director - Africa, Trans World Radio
    17:00
    Closing Remarks And Close Of Day One
    09:00
    Arrivals, Registration & Networking Coffee
    09:30
    Convener's Remarks : BMA
    Benjamin Pius
    Chief Executive Officer, Broadcast Media Africa
    09:45
    Discussion: Unlocking Revenue Streams – Hybrid Models That Work for African Radio
    Nick Motloung
    Station Manager, Madibeng FM
    Tashreeq Truebody
    Station Manager, Radio 786
    Robin Sewlal
    Chairperson, Radiocracy
    Mystery Itumeleng
    Chief Product Officer, Mahikeng Fm
    10:30
    Discussion: Engagement, Audience Measurement & Monetisation For Radio In The Digital & AI Driven Ecosystem
    Chris Borain
    Executive Director, IABSA
    Ursula Shikhati
    Head of Market & Sales Intelligence, SABC
    Tom Sondlo
    Business Lead (SA), Black Group
    Anthony Kakembo
    Co-founder & Integrated Growth & Communications Strategist, OKWEARELISTENING
    11:15
    Tea Break
    11:30
    Presentation: Attracting And Developing Young Talent – Is Radio Still A Career Gen Z and Gen Alpha Want?
    Trevor Rammitlwa
    CEO, National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA)
    12:00
    Discussion: Upskilling Producers For AI Workflows – A Practical Roadmap For Stations Of Every Size
    Gavin Kennedy
    CEO, Solid Gold Podcast
    Trevor Rammitlwa
    CEO, National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA)
    Anathi Sidali
    Station Manager, UJFM 95.4
    Bonface Opany
    Director& Station Manager, Radio Domus FM
    12:45
    Discussion: Funding And Impact In Community Radio – Strengthening The Grassroots Pipeline That Feeds The Industry
    Shoeshoe Qhu
    CEO, Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA)
    Jeremiah Munembe
    Group MD, AB Communications
    Eshe Muhiddin Hussein
    Director of News and Current Affairs (DNCA), Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC)
    Jayshree Pather
    Facilitator, Wits Radio Academy
    Moses Kaufa
    Executive Director, Media Council of Malawi
    13:30
    Lunch
    14:30
    Presentation: Maintaining Radio’s Impact In A Multi-Platform Audio Ecosystem
    Eustace Nkandu
    Director of Standards, Licensing and Compliance , Independent Broadcasting Authority
    15:00
    Discussion: Broadcast Licensing In The Digital Age – Navigating The Evolving Rules For Online, On-Air, And On-Demand
    Philly Moilwa
    Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, SABC
    Ntombiza Patience Sithole
    Councillor, ICASA
    Tebogo Roger Radikeledi
    Head of Legal and Licensing, Gresham Rights Management
    Eustace Nkandu
    Director of Standards, Licensing and Compliance , Independent Broadcasting Authority
    15:45
    Discussion: Expanding Reach And Revenue – How Strategic Partnerships Are Helping Stations Scale Beyond What They Can Do Alone
    Marcolene Roach-Mabebe
    Director, South African Community Radio Organisation
    Davies Kabuswe
    Executive President, Sun Broadcasting Holdings
    Fegus Lipenga
    CEO, Malawi Digital Broadcast Network Limited
    Hardin Gurupira
    Head of Production , Star FM
    Sphe Mbhele
    Founder, The Music Imbizo
    16:30
    Closing Remarks And Close Of Conference