{"id":7019,"date":"2026-02-13T12:27:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisefutures.ac.tz\/?p=7019"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:27:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:27:59","slug":"celebrating-the-power-of-radio-to-inform-educate-and-inspire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wisefutures.ac.tz\/?p=7019","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the Power of Radio to Inform, Educate and Inspire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-family: 'Arial'; font-size: 12pt;\" align=\"justify\">On this special occasion of <strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"213\">World Radio Day<\/strong>, WISE-Futures Centre proudly celebrates the remarkable journey and achievements of <strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"323\">Nelson Mandela FM 98.9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Arial'; font-size: 12pt;\" align=\"justify\">As part of our commitment to education, innovation, and community engagement, WISE-Futures supported the establishment of Nelson Mandela FM with a vision to create a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, youth empowerment, science communication, and community development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Arial'; font-size: 12pt;\" align=\"justify\">Today, we are proud to mark an important milestone \u2014 broadcasting both online and on frequency 98.9 FM, expanding our reach and strengthening our voice within the community and beyond.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Arial'; font-size: 12pt;\" align=\"justify\">World Radio Day reminds us that radio remains one of the most accessible and powerful communication tools. It connects people across distances, amplifies diverse voices, and serves as a trusted source of information and inspiration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Arial'; font-size: 12pt;\" align=\"justify\">Why Nelson Mandela FM?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Arial'; font-size: 12pt;\" align=\"justify\">Nelson Mandela FM is a dynamic platform dedicated to science, education, and innovation, offering community-centered programming that empowers youth and women. Our station delivers reliable information and engaging entertainment, making it a trusted source for listeners. Whether online or on 98.9 FM, we ensure that our content is accessible to all members of the community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Arial'; font-size: 12pt;\" align=\"justify\">On this World Radio Day, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the power of radio: Listeners \u2013 tune in and become part of our growing community; Advertisers \u2013 showcase your products and services to a trusted and expanding audience; Partners &amp; Stakeholders \u2013 collaborate with us to create meaningful impact through media. Together, let\u2019s amplify voices and make a difference.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Arial'; font-size: 12pt;\" align=\"justify\">Together, let us continue to use radio as a tool for transformation, inclusion, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1694\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7020 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wisefutures.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/90973690-dc33-455a-89af-b8cd6b041978-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wisefutures.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/90973690-dc33-455a-89af-b8cd6b041978-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wisefutures.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/90973690-dc33-455a-89af-b8cd6b041978-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wisefutures.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/90973690-dc33-455a-89af-b8cd6b041978-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.wisefutures.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/90973690-dc33-455a-89af-b8cd6b041978-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wisefutures.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/90973690-dc33-455a-89af-b8cd6b041978.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this special occasion of World Radio Day, WISE-Futures Centre proudly celebrates the remarkable journey and achievements of Nelson Mandela FM 98.9. 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