VOW 88.1 VOW Moments

VOW Moments

VOW is a campus-based community radio station operated broadcasting from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. The station has a variety of music and talk show that reflect the life of the youth, students, politics and tackles social issues.
Weekly English South Africa Technology · Music
180 Episodes
120 – 140

How artificial intelligence is transforming industries

Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly has the ability to replicate the human brain. The world is heading towards a future where mundane and repetitive tasks are done by computer based AI. This phenomenon has sparked thought leaders into a movement of awareness which is concerned with the known applications and unknown…
12 Aug 2020 16 min

How e-commerce is changing the way we shop today

E-commerce continues to change the way value is exchanged over the internet. Goods and services are increasingly sold through online platforms as the digitally savvy consumer looks to a digital experience for their daily needs. Latest trends are pointing towards adaptation of traditional sales operating models towards digital channels. Brick…
12 Aug 2020 19 min

What is blockchain technology and what is its impact on entrepreneurship?

Blockchain appears to be one of the trendiest technologies during recent years of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. A lot of hype around this technology has created wide spread debate about it's applicability and value. Its origins stem from the work of academic researchers in 1991 who were trying to solve…
6 Aug 2020 17 min

How has social media influencer business changed during Covid-19

Social media infuencer business has emerged as a revolutionary form of marketing during the Fourth Industrial Revolution("4IR"). Social media platforms and their technological features have created a space for digital content creators to connect authentically with a niche of followers. This has created an alternative method for brands to convert…
29 Jul 2020 17 min

First COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa begin

VOW FM 88.1 — The first clinical trial for for a vaccine against Covid-19 will star this week. This was announce on 23 June 2020, during a virtual press conference hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. The South African Ox1Cov-19 Vaccine VIDA-Trial aims to find a vaccine that will prevent infection by…
23 Jun 2020 1 hr 28 min

Young men are in desperate need of mentorship and guidance

VOW FM 88.1 — Recent Studies have Found that 24% of South African boy child between grade 8 to 11 had experienced feelings of Depression, hopelessness and sadness while a further 21% had attempted suicide at least once. In addition, the inability to express their emotions has shown to have…
18 Jun 2020 32 min

Wits University launches own Covid19 screening app for staff and students

VOW FM 88.1 — With South Africa moving to level 3 of the lockdown regulations, and universities being allowed to have up to 33% of the students and staff return to campus, Wits University has launched its own Covid19 Screening App to curb the spread of the coronavirus. VOWFM's Havey…
15 Jun 2020 17 min

The intersection of HIV science and advocacy in a time of the coronavirus

VOW FM 88.1 — Host of The Covid Report Pontsho Pilane speaks to Coceka Nogoduka who is the Executive Manager South African National AIDS Council, SANAC about how the virus will potentially affect people living with HIV. She also speaks to Hiv/Aids activist the Yvette Raphael who says government should…
20 Apr 2020 38 min

The Covid Report: The "Art"of the Pandemic

VOW FM 88.1 — The outbreak of COVID 19 has had disastrous effects on the country, economically, socially, financially & various other ways. With businesses being forced to close their doors & folks losing their jobs, government has stepped in to provide channels of relief for those affected. Trouble is,…
9 Apr 2020 40 min

The Covid Report: Homeschooling during the Corona outbreak

VOW FM 88.1 — With spread of the novel Corona virus, South African schools have had to close along with the 21 day national lockdown. Parents across the country are coming up with ways of making homeschool work with help from the Department of Basic Education.
7 Apr 2020 32 min

The Covid Report: Mental health still very important during Corona Outbreak

VOW FM 88.1 — The Corona virus is spreading across the world infecting over a million people leaving thousands dead, and affecting our mental health. Clinical Psychologist at the South African Depression And Anxiety Group (SADAG) Charity Mkone says it is important for people to look after their mental health.
6 Apr 2020 20 min

The Covid Report: Abortion and Sexual Reproduction health essential services

VOW FM 88.1 — Pontsho Pilane and Game Bovana speak to Marion Stevens the Director of the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition (SRJC) about the importance of essential sexual and reproductive health services such as abortion and family planning remain operational during the 21-day lockdown.
1 Apr 2020 9 min
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