Broadcasting, Page 26
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Thu, June 27th, 11:31 · Kamau Mbote
Broadcasters could be made to pay multiple licences
Companies broadcasting in multiple countries might be forced to acquire multiple licences to ensure a trickle down of fees. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 10:44 · Richard Cutcher
SABC defends appointments
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has hit back at claims by the Media Workers’ Association of SA (MWASA) they were putting too much emphasis on structure and personnel changes rather strategy development. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 15:09 · Susan Mwenesi
Public service broadcasting must remain relevant in digital environment
It is important that public service broadcasting remains relevant within the new digital environment, as the June 2015 deadline for global digital migration draws near, according to chairman of the Assembly of Broadcasting Operators Wainaina Mungai. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 14:50 · Susan Mwenesi
EA broadcasters worried digital migration deadlines will not be met
The East African Assembly of Broadcasting Operators has expressed concern that Tanzania is the country to have met its digital migration deadline. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 11:55 · Brandon Gregory
Naspers: MultiChoice is focusing on online content
Eben Greyling, chief executive officer (CEO) of Pay-TV Platforms at Naspers, has said MultiChoice is focusing on increasing its online content in the wake of growing internet penetration in Africa. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 08:49 · Kamau Mbote
Culture minister increases calls for 60 per cent local content broadcasting
Dr Hassan Wario, speaking at the opening ceremony of the Broadcast Film and Music Africa Conference (AITEC) in Nairobi, has called for local television broadcasters to shun imported soaps for local content, saying this will help the industry to grow. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 10:43 · Martin Cheruiyot
AFC Leopards deal with Zuku stirs trouble with KPL
The Kenyan Premier League (KPL) has disowned a partnership agreement signed between AFC Leopards and Zuku TV to introduce “Ingwe TV”, as it compromises the sole broadcasting deal the KPL has with SuperSport. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 08:44 · Nanine Steenkamp
No turning back from digital for Tanzania
Tanzania will not switch back to analogue broadcasting, despite concerns over decoder affordability, the country’s minister of communication, science and technology has said. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 14:17 · Richard Cutcher
MultiChoice launches sixth bouquet
MultiChoice has soft launched its sixth bouquet of channels, DStv Extra, but no external advertising has yet begun. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 13:47 · Kamau Mbote
COFEK withdraws digital migration case
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has withdrawn its case against the government, meaning the digital migration process can now proceed. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 15:12 · Tom Jackson
SABC fills six vacant executive positions
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced it has filled six executive management vacancies. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 15:05 · Kamau Mbote
Broadcast Film and Music Africa Conference due next week in Nairobi
The African Broadcast Film and Music conference will take place next week at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi, bringing together more than 200 delegates from the industries. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 12:51 · Martin Cheruiyot
Sulwe FM donates to schools in Bungoma County
Royal Media Services (RMS) station Sulwe FM has donated KSh1.1 million (US$13,000) to Mugeti and Senandeki primary schools in Bungoma County. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 15:16 · Brandon Gregory
MultiChoice drops two TV channels in South Africa
DStv’s Bloomberg Television, the business channel, and music channel MK will no longer feature on the MultiChoice bouquet in South Africa. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 14:11 · Kamau Mbote
Kenyan ICT minister to review structure of state broadcaster
The Kenyan government is to carry out a review of structure and programming at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), according to the new cabinet secretary for ICT. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 13:19 · Richard Cutcher
No immediate amendments to SA Broadcasting Act
The African National Congress (ANC) has decided against amending South Africa’s Broadcasting Act, after initially claiming it was “ambiguous” and essential before a new board was appointed at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 12:49 · Richard Cutcher
New channels on MultiChoice, News Corp increases African presence
MultiChoice is launching two new channels on DStv in South Africa, including a crime offering from News Corporation. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 12:33 · Brandon Gregory
Power FM goes live in Gauteng
Power FM (98.7 FM) went live today in Gauteng, South Africa, after being launched by Nomvula Mokonyane, the province's premier. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 09:39 · Richard Cutcher
Some broadcasters reporting illegally on Mandela
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has delivered a warning to journalists covering Nelson Mandela’s health conditions that some of their equipment may not be licenced. → Read more
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Wed, June 12th, 09:09 · Kamau Mbote
Kenya’s media committee urges ethics in broadcasts
The Kenyan National Steering Committee on Media Monitoring (NSCMM) has cautioned against the airing of pictures of scenes of attacks and patients under treatment, saying such images do not dignify humanity. → Read more
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