Broadcasting, Page 16
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Wed, November 20th, 11:00 · Brandon Gregory
Q&A: Arie Vered, sales director at SatLink Communications
The satellite and pay-TV industry is growing significantly and Arie Vered, sales director of SatLink Communications, a global satellite transmission service provider, spoke to HumanIPO about what is causing this growth. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 17:30 · Richard Cutcher
Shinn calls for open SABC corruption briefing
Marian Shinn, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) shadow minister for communications, has called for an open briefing of parliament regarding the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) ZAR19.5 million (US$1.9 million) criminal investigation into its own behaviour. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 16:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyan government to establish National Communication Policy
The Kenyan government is seeking to make the country a fully-fledged knowledge-based economy by formulating and implementing policies and legislation that ensure maximum access to information held by public authorities. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 08:00 · Nick Sato
Airtel targets more subscribers with Radio Express partnership
Airtel has announced a partnership with Radio Express to launch weekly shows on local radio stations across 17 African countries. → Read more
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Mon, November 18th, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Triggerfish obtains funding for films
South African animated film studio Triggerfish has secured funding for a five film slate, with the company aiming to release one film per year from 2016. → Read more
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Mon, November 18th, 08:00 · Nick Sato
StarTimes slashes set top box prices
StarTimes has lowered its set-top box price in Kenya to KSh2,999 (US$35) from KSh3,499 (US$40), with one month enabled free viewing of the unique bouquet that costs KSh1,999 (US$23) a month. → Read more
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Fri, November 15th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA must speak on white space spectrum – Hart
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) must regulate on white space spectrum, as developing white space technologies will benefit future generations, according to Arno Hart, project manager at the Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa (TENET). → Read more
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Fri, November 15th, 11:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyatta to send controversial media bill back to parliament
President Uhuru Kenyatta will return the contentious media bill back to parliament when he officially receives it, after a series of high-profile public criticisms and concern. → Read more
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Fri, November 15th, 09:00 · Winfred Kuria
Ugandan MPs seek answers on digital migration
The Uganda Communications Commision (UCC) and Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) bosses have been summoned to parliament by house members for an update on the progress of digital migration. → Read more
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Thu, November 14th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
Safaricom to provide TV services
Safaricom, Kenya’s leading mobile operator, has announced plans to begin selling bundled internet and television services for on-demand viewing in the next year. → Read more
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Thu, November 14th, 10:30 · Brandon Gregory
Analogue is holding SABC back – Mokhobo
Lulama Mokhobo, group chief executive officer (CEO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), believes the delay in digital migration is preventing the state-broadcaster from progressing and it is falling behind rivals such as MultiChoice. → Read more
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Thu, November 14th, 09:30 · Susan Mwenesi
COFEK warns consumers on StarTimes STB advert
An advert by Chinese Pay TV provider StarTimes asking consumers who have been using their set-top boxes (STB) to buy new ones has been faulted by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) which says the broadcaster should pay for the replacements. → Read more
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Wed, November 13th, 19:30 · Kamau Mbote
Kronex Chemicals launches first interactive billboard in Kenya
Kronex Chemicals has launched the germ free Kenya campaign and the first interactive billboard in the region, integrating air gesture technology as well as an Android powered campaign app on tablets. → Read more
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Wed, November 13th, 12:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya sign $13.9m deal with Spain for digital migration support
Kenya’s switch to digital broadcasting has received a major boost after the government signed a KSh1.2 billion (US$13.9 million) loan agreement with the Spanish government ahead of its Nairobi deadline in one month’s time. → Read more
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Wed, November 13th, 08:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Zimbabwe Broadcasters to set minimum standards for artistes
Jonathan Moyo, the minister for information, media and broadcasting services in Zimbabwe, has told the broadcasting industry to set minimum standards for local artists to improve their productions or face tough legislation. → Read more
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Wed, November 13th, 06:00 · Kamau Mbote
DStv launches 4 new channels
DStv has launched four new channels on its platform in a move meant to improve its offerings to customers. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 15:00 · Nick Sato
Gilat Satcom unveils new satellite and fibre services
Communication solutions provider Gilat Satcom unveiled a host of new fibre and satellite services for Africa today, which will increase broadband availability, speeds and capacity for enterprises as well as fixed and mobile operators. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 11:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s digital migration deadline triples sales of Samsung Smart TVs
The demand in Kenya for television sets that are digital compliant has more than tripled as customers rush to beat the digital migration deadline, slated for December 13. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 09:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Entertainment apps have big future in Africa – Djoss.tv
Mobile entertainment apps have a big future in Africa, as demand is rife among young people on the continent for round-the-clock portable entertainment, according to the founders of Cameroonian television-based social networking site Djoss.tv. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
StarTimes bags Nigeria’s best digital channel provider award
StarTimes, a pay-TV platform in Nigeria, has won the 2013 Best Pay Digital Channel Provider Award at the Nite of Elite Award organised by P-126 Media Limited. → Read more
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