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DRM SA Group news from South Africa and the region.
BluLemon: An Early DRM SA Member Helping Drive the Future of Digital Radio in South Africa
From broadcast infrastructure expertise to enabling South Africa's pioneering DRM in FM trial, BluLemon is playing a practical role in advancing digital radio across the region.
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Strengthening regional collaboration in digital broadcasting
We hosted 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.
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South Africa launches DRM in FM demonstration on 91.25 MHz
The DRM Southern Africa Group has officially launched its DRM in FM demonstration from the Northcliff site in Johannesburg, broadcasting Radio Pulpit and HOT 102.7 on a single frequency.
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South Africa launches DRM in FM demonstration on World Radio Day
On 13 February 2026 the DRM SA Group goes live from Northcliff, Johannesburg on 91.25 MHz, carrying several stations on one FM frequency under an ICASA test licence.
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Free training and special broadcasts for UNESCO World Radio Day 2026
The DRM Consortium showcased AI-enabled e-learning via digital radio, with live training sessions and first-ever global demonstration broadcasts across five continents.
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DRM SA Group secures ICASA test licence for DRM in FM demonstrations
A major milestone in the digital radio journey, with the approval of a test licence enabling the DRM in FM demonstration to proceed.
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HOT 102.7FM joins the DRM SA family
One of South Africa's fastest-growing and most innovative commercial radio stations has officially joined the DRM South Africa Group as a member.
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First DRM webinar successfully organised by the DRM SA Group
Broadcasters, industry experts and technology partners explored the progress and potential of Digital Radio Mondiale in South Africa.
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Shaping the future of radio: DRM SA webinar
Join the DRM Southern Africa Group on 22 October 2025 for the latest progress, upcoming trials and regional initiatives shaping the next chapter of broadcasting.
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Welcoming LSofSA to DRM Southern Africa
With a legacy dating back to 1999, LSofSA brings deep expertise in radio-frequency engineering to the newest member of our regional DRM community.
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