This category celebrates the skill and tenacity of a journalist who has explored or exposed a news story that has had local or national significance, with integrity and originality

Asanda Magaqa - SABC News
Asanda Magaqa from SABC News in South Africa exposed government convoys that miss out the small towns when touring the country.
 Listen to Asanda Magaqa's entry

Esther Mbondo - KBC
Esther Mbondo from KBC in Kenya highlighted the sometimes forgotten stories
of children who are abandoned by their families at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
 Listen to Esther Mbondo's entry

Kofi Owusu - Joy FM
Kofi Owusu of Joy FM was selected for his story about a government official
whose actions brought into question the issue of conflict of interests among public officials. Kofi's tenacity demonstrated his skills as a journalist.
 Listen to Kofi Owusu's entry

The winning journalist receives a two-week, all-expenses paid trip to London,
including time with the BBC's African News & Current Affairs department


This category is for outstanding sports coverage that has provided listeners with a compelling, lively and entertaining experience either of an event or through a sports discussion show.

James Mwangi Wokabi - Capital FM
James Mwangi Wokabi from Capital FM in Kenya submitted ambitious stories including a joint interview with the great sporting rivals, Paul Tergat of Kenya and Haile Gebreselassie of Ethiopia.
 Listen to James Mwangi Wokabi's entry

The winning journalist receives a two-week, all-expenses paid trip to London, including time with the BBC's African News & Current Affairs department.
[The judges did not select a southern or western regional winner for the Sports Journalist of the Year category because the material submitted did not meet competition standards.]


This category is designed to honour stations that have carried out or supported a social campaign or initiative that has had a positive affect on the lives of the listening community that the station serves.

John Robbie - Talk Radio 702
John Robbie, from Talk Radio 702 in South Africa, ran an on-air campaign that rallied against the taxing of payouts to families of police officers killed in the line of duty. As a result the government acted and changed the law earlier this year.
  Listen to John Robbie's entry

Radio Waumini
Radio Waumini from Kenya are nominated for their creative campaign - educating and empowering the public on issues around HIV.
 Listen to Radio Waumini's entry

Matilda Asante - Joy FM
Joy FM is a selected finalist for exposing to audiences the heartbreaking story of a seven-year-old girl who was raped by a relative, and for bringing the issue of the abuse of young girls to a national forum. The station also raised funds for the young girl's treatment.
 Listen to Matilda Asante's entry. Due to the nature of the story, and graphic content, this audio may be upsetting to listeners.

The winning radio station receives US$5,000 of equipment of their choice


This team award aims to recognise interactive programmes which significantly involve listeners in their format and discuss topics and issues of relevance and interest to their audience.

Faith in Action - Feba Radio
Nthombikayise Queeneth Mdluli Jacha from Feba Radio/SFM in Zimbabwe was selected for her show Faith in Action. It discussed the parenting of teenagers and children's rights.
 Listen to Faith In Action's entry

Chit Chat - Capital FM
The radio show Chit Chat, on Capital FM in Kenya, discussed the culturally taboo subject of domestic violence.
 Listen to Chit Chat's entry

The Citi Breakfast Show - Citi FM
Lively but challenging topics discussed over the past year include: irresponsible fathers; sexual favours for employment; and free condoms for students.
 Listen to The Citi Breakfast Show's entry

The winning radio station receives US$2,500 of equipment of its choice


This category celebrates the ambition and potential of young broadcasters who have just started to make their way in radio.

Qaanitaah Dramat - Radio 786
Qaanitaah Dramat's entry focused on how people can change their lives for the better.
 Listen to Qaanitaah Dramat's entry

Rita Regina Maina - Hot FM
Rita Regina Maina from Hot FM in Kenya confidently dealt with the taboo subject of polygamy and its connection to the spread of HIV and Aids.
 Listen to Rita Regina Maina's entry

Ibukunoluwa Sanni - Ray Power
Ibukunoluwa Sanni from Ray Power FM in Nigeria was selected for her confident presentation style and engaging personality.
 Listen to Ibukunoluwa Sanni's entry

The winning journalist receives US$500 worth of equipment to help with their journalism career


Open to all radio stations which began broadcasting on or after September 1, 2004, this award goes to a new station which has made an impact and built an audience since launching through relevant and creative programming, and by providing balanced, unbiased news reporting.The judges were looking for the station that has best filled a gap in the market through quality and pertinent output.

Radio Pacis
Radio Pacis proved that they are truly a community radio station by the programmes they broadcast from the town of Arua in the West Nile region of Uganda.
 Listen to Radio Pacis's entry

Citi FM
Citi FM from Ghana demonstrated creativity, originality and ambition for a young station in an already crowded radio market.
 Listen to Citi FM's entry

The winning radio station receives US$5,000 of equipment of their choice.
[The judges did not select a eastern regional winner for the New Radio Station of the Year category because the material submitted did not meet competition standards.]


To be awarded to the station that best serves its listeners' needs through the breadth and variety of its programming, balanced, impartial news reporting and local interests. Entrants had to demonstrate how they go beyond normal programming to make a difference to listeners' lives

Talk Radio 702
Talk Radio 702 from South Africa showcased the first African film to win an Oscar, Tsotsi; the World Cup trophy visit to South Africa; the Jacob Zuma press conference and the Johannesburg town forum ahead of the 2006 Municipal Elections. Their entry showed their immense influence on audiences locally and nationally.
 Listen to Talk Radio 702's entry

Joy FM
Ghanaian station, Joy FM's showcase included a campaign to raise funds for a young rape victim and the first interview with a gay person in Ghana. They demonstrated that their audiences are central to their programming.
 Listen to Joy FM's entry

The winning radio station receives US$10,000 of equipment of their choice.
[The judges did not select a eastern regional winner for the Radio Station of the Year category because the material submitted did not meet competition standards.]