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
188 Episodes
120 – 140

Higher Health has launched a dedicated 24 hour toll free mental helpline

Covid 19 has probably had an impact on everyone globally, some people have been affected directly by the virus, others have been affected by restrictions on movement and travel, and most people have experienced increased stress and anxiety levels as a result of the global pandemic. With South Africa now…
19 Oct 2020 17 min

Wits University SRC elections done and dusted

The Progressive Youth Alliance PYA emerged victorious in the polls, that took part over two days. VOW FM Keabetswe Matlala was on the story, on the first day of the polls she spoke to Mcedisi Sindane Wits SRC elections marketing manager on the road to the institution first ever virtual…
9 Oct 2020 7 min

Celebrating 10 years of VOWFM and Black motion

Vow FM is celebrating its 10th year birthday, throughout the month of September we’ll be commemorating this phenomenal radio station under the hashtag VOWFM Turns 10. We are celebrating a decade with one of the world renowned musical groups called black motion. Black motion has been making good and exceptional…
10 Sep 2020 26 min

The impact of Covid 19 on the Science and Physics sector

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt by every sector including scientists and scholars worldwide, when universities and industries closed down during the lockdown period this affected all campuses, funding (bursaries that fund students and institutions) and research progress.With fewer resources to support remote learning and working, this…
10 Sep 2020 30 min

The impact of Application Programmming Interfaces on businesses

API have been around since the 1960s. It is a topic which is commonly discussed among software developers but it is worth learning about about because it impacts the daily lives of ordinary people. APIs are built to execute repetitive tasks in the background of systems which connect devices, databases…
2 Sep 2020 17 min

How Virtual Reality is changing experiences

Virtual Reality also known as VR is a technology which dates as far back as 1968 when it was developed by MIT scientists. In recent years it has returned as a pioneer for new experiences in gaming, training healthcare tourism and other industries. The ability to block out the existing…
27 Aug 2020 16 min

Women in Physics

Women are the greatest resource any Country has, providing encouragement and opportunities to a girl child and women in engineering, chemistry, Biology and Physics is one of the most powerful ways of harnessing this resource and their skills for the development of Our Country. The Role of Women in our…
19 Aug 2020 27 min

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
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