Broadcasting, Page 3
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Thu, July 17th, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Cwele asks parliament for $15m for telecoms ministry
South Africa’s newly appointed minister of telecommunications and postal services, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, has asked the government for ZAR159 billion (US$14.9 billion) for his department this year, to focus on infrastructure rollout, improving the regulatory environment and forging ahead with digital migration. → Read more
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Wed, July 16th, 10:30 · Susan Mwenesi
CAK content regulation set to disrupt DStv monopoly
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) is to regulate to force players in the pay-TV industry to re-sell exclusive content to competitors, tackling a scenario that has seen players such as DStv enjoy monopoly on some content. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
StarTimes Media unveils $78.8m investment in Kenya
StarTimes Media has sunk KSh6.9 million (US$78.8 million) into a project that will see the company establish its Africa Headquarters and Dubbing Centre for Film and Broadcast Television in Kenya by the end of 2015. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
More Nigerian cities to go digital by October 31 – minister
Labaran Maku, Nigeria’s minister of information, has announced more Nigerian cities will be switched over from analogue to digital transmission, with state governments to be prepared for full digital migration on October 31. → Read more
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Thu, July 10th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Motsoeneng cleared of all wrongdoing – Muthambi
New permanent South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) chief operating officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng was cleared of all wrongdoing by firm of lawyers before his appointment, according to communications minister Faith Muthambi. → Read more
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Thu, July 10th, 11:30 · Tom Jackson
Public protector report not related to Motsoeneng appointment – SABC
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has said its requirement to reply to public protector Thuli Madonsela’s report on acting chief operations officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng was not related to his permanent appointment, the public broadcaster said. → Read more
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Wed, July 9th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
EFF will go to court to block Motsoeneng appointment
South Africa’s third political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it will go to court to prevent the appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as permanent chief operating officer (COO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), labelling him “a liar and a conman”. → Read more
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Wed, July 9th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Madonsela taken aback by Motsoeneng appointment
South African public protector Thuli Madonsela has said she does not know what to make of the permanent appointment of South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) chief operating officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng. → Read more
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Wed, July 9th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Motsoeneng appointed permanent SABC COO
Hlaudi Motsoeneng has been permanently appointed chief operating officer (COO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), with opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) describing it as a “dark day for democracy”. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Content access fee to replace radio licence fees in Nigeria
The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce content access fees as replacements for radio licence fees as the nation moves towards next year’s deadline for digital migration. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
ICASA position needs clarification – Shinn
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) needs to have its position and independence clarified. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
No reason to suspend Motsoeneng – SABC
There is no basis for suspending South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) acting chief operating officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng as he is performing well in his role, SABC board chairperson Zandile Tshabalala told members of parliament (MPs) on Friday. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
CAK warns broadcasters against hate speech
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has issued a warning to broadcasters in the country for taking advantage of the political situation to air content containing hate speech. → Read more
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Fri, July 4th, 16:08 · Susan Mwenesi
Elimu TV wants to bridge education gap via digital platforms
Kenyan startup Elimu TV is seeking to bridge the educational gap for secondary students in slum areas occasioned by socio-economic problems such as poverty and teenage pregnancy by providing them with educational content via digital television. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
GOtv expanding to Sierra Leone within 2 months
MultiChoice has announced plans to launch pay-TV service GOtv in Sierra Leone in the next two months, making the country the 11th African nation where GOtv is accessible. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Online broadcasting more substantial than traditional radio – Cliff
Online broadcasting allows for more substance than traditional radio, according to South African radio personality and CliffCentral founder Gareth Cliff. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Proposed SABC changes will make broadcaster government mouthpiece – DA
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said amendments to the Broadcasting Act as proposed by communications minister Faith Muthambi will turn the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) into a mouthpiece for ruling party the African National Congress (ANC). → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 10:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Share premium content or quit Kenya, CAK tells ‘greedy’ broadcasters
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned ‘greedy’ broadcasters who do not want to share premium content with others on the digital platform, thereby inconveniencing viewers and frustrating fellow broadcasters. → Read more
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Fri, June 27th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
GOtv Nigeria subscribers need not worry about digital migration – manager
GOtv Nigeria subscribers have nothing to worry about concerning the migration from analogue to digital transmission, public relations manager Efe Obiomah has told HumanIPO. → Read more
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Fri, June 27th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
CONSAT pay-TV launches in Nigeria
A new pay-TV service, CONSAT, has launched in Nigeria, with chief executive officer (CEO) Mayokun Okunola saying the company is looking to offer citizens a true pay-TV experience. → Read more
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