Broadcasting, Page 22
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Fri, August 30th, 09:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
CWU impressed by Sentech-SABC deal
The Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) has congratulated the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on its agreement with Sentech, following the announcement of the launch of its expansive channel network. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 06:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria gets new entertainment internet radio station
234Radio, a cross platform internet radio station, has been launched in Nigeria, airing entertainment content from the West African country, the United States, Jamaica and the United Kingdom. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 18:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Ugandan parliament orders formation of UCC board
The Ugandan parliament has issued a directive to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry to appoint a board of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) before the passing of its budget for the current financial year. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 15:00 · Jack Barton
ANN7 faces legal action over “derogatory” billboard
The South African Older Persons Forum (SAOPF) has said a billboard advertising new 24-hour news channel ANN7 perpetuates negative stereotypes. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju
iROKOtv CEO wins CNBC award
Jason Njoku, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of iROKOtv, has been named CNBC’s Young Business Leader of the Year 2013 in Nigeria at the 2013 All Africa Business Leaders Awards – West Africa (AABLA – WA). → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Johannesburg-based PRTV added to GOtv Nigeria bouquet
GOtv Nigeria has added Planet Radio TV (PRTV) to its bouquet of channels available to subscribers. → Read more
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Tue, August 27th, 12:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
SABC to broadcast on Sentech
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) channels will be broadcasting on signal distributor Sentech’s platform, with channel additions to follow. → Read more
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Tue, August 27th, 09:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
SABC interviews proceed in Gauteng
The second round of interviews for new South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board members will begin this week. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 17:00 · Jack Barton
ANN7 has YouTube videos removed
YouTube videos featuring mistakes from the opening days of broadcasting from new 24-hour news channel Africa News Network 7 (ANN7) have been removed at the channel’s request. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 12:40 · Brandon Gregory
Carrim plans crackdown on SuperSport monopoly
The South African government is planning to introduce legislation which will prevent one broadcaster obtaining access to all sports and premium entertainment. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian regulators should be merged – stakeholders
ICT stakeholders are urging the Nigerian government to effect the proposed merger of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 13:00 · Jack Barton
New South African news channel ANN7 launched
Africa News Network 7 (ANN7) officially launched event last night, becoming South Africa’s third 24-hour news channel. → Read more
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Wed, August 21st, 17:00 · Jack Barton
More news channels good for democracy – DoC
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has said new 24-hour news channels will be good for democracy ahead of the launch of Africa News Network 7 (ANN7) tonight. → Read more
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Tue, August 20th, 09:30 · Jack Barton
Mobile TV launched in Uganda
MultiChoice Uganda has launched the country’s first mobile television services in Kampala, allowing subscribers to access local as well as DStv and GOtv channels on internet-connected devices. → Read more
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Mon, August 19th, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
SPARK raises $2 million investment
Nigerian startup investment fund SPARK has collected US$2 million in seed funding from international investors to expand its Lagos-based offices. → Read more
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Mon, August 19th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya Film Classification Board to push for rated and child-friendly content
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) is pushing for rated and child friendly content in the media after complaints from several organisations, including televangelists after an investigation into preachers who were allegedly conning their congregations. → Read more
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Fri, August 16th, 20:00 · Richard Cutcher
e.tv partner with Sentech for digital broadcasting
South Africa’s free-to-air broadcaster e.tv has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with state-owned Sentech to provide its signal distribution for its digital terrestrial television (DTT). → Read more
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Fri, August 16th, 19:00 · Nick Sato
New price war looms as CCK seeks further mobile rate cuts
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) is contemplating further cuts to the mobile termination rates (MTR) through a fresh cost study of the mobile market. → Read more
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Fri, August 16th, 16:30 · Brandon Gregory
SABC board shortlist contains South Africans of exceptional skills – Shinn
Marian Shinn, South Africa’s shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance (DA), has given a glowing report on the shortlist of 37 for board positions at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
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Fri, August 16th, 12:30 · Kamau Mbote
AfricaNews portal to shut down at month end
AfricaNews.com, which launched in 2007, will be closing on September 1, having failed to secure the required funding. → Read more
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