The winning episode of the podcast African Currents focused on the expertise of African doctors implementing new technologies in medicine.
The competition was organized by the South African Broadcasting Association. In the final round, Sputnik competed against media outlets from Namibia and South Africa.
Sputnik Africa broadcasts across the continent in Amharic, Swahili, English, and French. In early 2025, its regional office opened in Ethiopia. Sputnik Africa’s radio programs are available on local stations in a dozen countries across the continent.