Broadcasting, Page 5
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Mon, June 9th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
BCCSA rules against SABC, MultiChoice
The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) has ruled against the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and pay-TV provider MultiChoice in separate complaints, with the former being reprimanded and the latter receiving a fine. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 10:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s StarTimes drops decoder prices, eyes increased market share
Kenyan pay-TV provider StarTimes has reduced the prices of its decoders to enable more Kenyans to access digital television and grow the company’s market share. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
GeoPoll launches first overnight TV ratings service in Africa
Global mobile survey platform GeoPoll has launched Africa’s first overnight television ratings service, offering data on the viewing habits of over 300 million people. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
Zambian diplomats ordered to rely on state-owned TV live streams
The Zambian government has ordered its diplomats to begin to rely on news from the state-owned Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) TV online livestreams for a true picture of what is happening in the country instead of relying on online media. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
BBC claims Ethiopia jamming broadcasts
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and other international broadcasters have claimed television and radio broadcasts on the Arabsat satellites have been intentionally jammed by the Ethiopian authorities. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Film streaming service launched for African, Latin American content
United States (US)-based MojoCreatives has launched a film streaming platform for African and Latin American content, WuraTV, aimed at making “content of culture” accessible to all without the high fees and administrative burden of pay-TV stations. → Read more
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Fri, May 30th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA not licensing extremely high frequency spectrum
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has rejected claims it is planning to licence extremely high frequency (EHF) spectrum bands, saying the regulator currently has no regime under which such technology could be allowed to be used in South Africa. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
NBC seeks advance payment on free spectrum to raise digital migration funds
Nigeria's National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is considering asking for advance payment from those bidding for freed spectrum as a way of raising funds needed for Nigeria to meet the international deadline for digital migration. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA to hear Screamer Telecoms illegal radio transmission case
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has announced a public hearing is to take place to hear testimony from an expert witness in its case against Screamer Telecoms over alleged radio transmission without a spectrum licence. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan comedians told to create content rather than duplicate
Kenyan comedy actors and producers have been urged to come up with their own forms of comedy instead of duplicating what is already in the market. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya will beat digital migration deadline – Matiangi
Kenya is optimistic of beating the June 2015 digital migration deadline despite the delays caused by disputes over distribution licences, set-top boxes and awareness, according to Ministry of ICT cabinet secretary Dr Fred Matiangi. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
SOS Coalition opposes communications restructuring, ousting of Carrim
South African public broadcasting support group the SOS Coalition has said restructuring the Department of Communications and replacing Yunus Carrim will not bring much needed stability. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
SABC yet to contact Motsoeneng over public protector report
The acting chief operating officer (COO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Hlaudi Motsoeneng has not received any communication from his employer since the publication of the public protector’s report in February, recommending his replacement within 90 days. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Mistrust between actors and producers damaging Kenya’s movie industry
Kenya’s movie industry is not taking off as expected in part due to the lack of trust between producers and actors, a situation leading to both parties working independently and affecting the quality of production. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya Film Commission to enact National Film Policy
The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is in the process of enacting a National Film Policy geared towards encouraging foreign film production companies to make films in Kenya and regulate for the licensing, examining and classifying of film content. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Vooka allows Kenyans to access StarTimes channels through mobile
Mobile applications services company Rapid Communications has launched Vooka Online, which will stream live StarTimes television channels along with from Bollywood and Usalama content, allowing Kenyans to watch TV on their smartphones. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s largest TV network to be split to achieve digital switchover
Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has announced plans to split the government-owned Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) into two independent parts as directed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) towards achieving digital migration. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 11:00 · Agatha Nduku
Orange Kenya amends “misleading” advert, condemns media coverage
Orange Kenya has criticised some media reports for inaccuracy after amending an advert related to its and Safaricom’s call tariffs following a ruling by the the Advertising Standards Committee (ASC). → Read more
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Wed, May 21st, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
Satellite TV should complement terrestrial – Platco
Satellite television is complementary to rather than in competition with terrestrial television, according to Dave Coles, executive of business development at digital distribution company Platco. → Read more
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Tue, May 20th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
50 African countries will miss digital migration deadline – consultant
Fifty African countries will not meet the June 2015 deadline for digital migration, according to Russell Southwood, chief executive officer (CEO) of United Kingdom (UK)-based telecoms consultancy firm Balancing Act. → Read more
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