Bridging the Digital Divide: Community Radio's Potential for Extending Information and Communication Technology Benefits to Poor Rural Communities in South Africa

Eronini R. Megwa · 2007 · Howard Journal of Communications

Summary. Community radio stations in rural South Africa are popular, accessible, and affordable channels trusted by their communities. However, they lack sufficient human and material resources to effectively deliver information and communication technology benefits to residents. The study examined ten stations and recommends strategies to better develop their ICT potential for bridging the digital divide.

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Megwa, E. R.. (2007). Bridging the Digital Divide: Community Radio's Potential for Extending Information and Communication Technology Benefits to Poor Rural Communities in South Africa. Howard Journal of Communications. https://doi.org/10.1080/10646170701653685

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DOI: 10.1080/10646170701653685
Countries: South Africa
Regions: Africa
Categories: broadband-and-digital, rural-data-and-definitions
Added: 2026-04-28