Chanco Community Radio

Chanco Community Radio is an environmental community station owned and run by the University of Malawi, broadcasting on 107.6 FM from its location at the foot of Zomba Mountain. As the first station of its kind in the country, its core mission is to provide information on climate change adaptation and natural resource management, while also covering topics like education, health, social development, and governance. Listeners can listen live to a schedule that includes specific environmental programmes such as Zachilengedwe and Chilengedwe Lero, as well as general interest shows that mainstream environmental messages, all tailored for the communities within the Lake Chilwa Basin.

The station's programming is designed to serve its primary audience in the districts of Zomba, Phalombe, Chiradzulu, Mulanje, and Machinga, fostering community engagement through various formats. It produces and airs documentaries, radio dramas, panel discussions, and magazines, often created with the involvement of trained radio listening clubs across the region. You can stream online to hear special programmes like Imvani za Kumudzi, which features community-recorded content, and Nyimbo za M’khonde Mwathu, a show dedicated to promoting local musicians from the station's catchment area.

With a strong focus on training and development, Chanco Community Radio has trained numerous upcoming broadcasters and partners with various local and international organizations on developmental projects. The station's live streaming service ensures its educational and entertaining content reaches a wide audience, allowing anyone to listen radio online. Recognized for its impactful work, including winning the Green Media House of the Year award, the station remains a vital platform for environmental stewardship and community connection in Malawi.