Capital Radio Malawi, Commercial radio station in Blantyre, Malawi
Capital Radio Malawi is a commercial radio station based in Blantyre that broadcasts news, business reports, and current music across multiple regions of the country. The station reaches audiences in Lilongwe, Zomba, Mzuzu, and surrounding communities through FM transmission.
This station started broadcasting in 1999 as the second commercial radio operation to launch in Malawi. Its establishment marked a shift toward greater media diversity in the country.
The station reflects how local voices shape radio programming, with shows that bring together community members to discuss issues affecting daily life in Malawi. These conversations happen regularly on air, giving ordinary people a space to be heard about matters that touch their neighborhoods.
You can tune in to the broadcast on 102.6 FM if you are in Blantyre, or listen online from anywhere using the Online Radio Box app. Both options give you access to the full program schedule throughout the day.
The station partners with international news organizations like BBC World and Voice of America to bring global stories to listeners in Malawi. This collaboration brings perspectives from around the world directly to local audiences.
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