Description

This presentation was delivered by SES at the Broadcasters Convention – Southern Africa 2025 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, focused on the theme of “Building An Inclusive Media Ecosystem In Sub-Saharan Africa.”
The presentation highlighted how satellite technology (including High Throughput Satellites – HTS, and MEO constellations like O3b) provides the most reliable and scalable way to deliver high-quality video and broadband services to underserved and remote rural areas where terrestrial infrastructure is lacking or non-existent.

Emphasising the role of satellite in complementing fibre and mobile networks to achieve universal connectivity goals by 2030. Discussing how expanded reach via satellite allows for the distribution of diverse content—local, regional, and international—to a broader audience, thereby ensuring that media reflects a wider range of African narratives and perspectives.

Focusing on Direct-to-Home (DTH) and contribution services that enable local broadcasters to access and share content across borders, fostering regional media collaboration.

Some key points from the resource include:

● Technology Adoption for Inclusion
● Financial Sustainability
● Enabling Local Content Creation (Collaboration)
● Ensuring Content Access and Diversity