Broadcast Media Africa has learned that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has granted Voice of the East Media Limited a significant direct satellite broadcasting (DSB) television licence, a milestone that paves the way for the company to expand its reach and influence within the Nigerian Igbo community. The chairman of Eastside Ventures and founder of […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that it has temporarily suspended the issuance of new licenses in some categories. The commission said the categories included interconnect exchange license, mobile virtual network operator license, and value-added service aggregator license. Reuben Mouka, director of Public Affairs at NCC, reaffirmed the commission’s authority under the Nigerian Communications […]
According to industry reports, Tanzania plans to establish its first-ever Space Agency in the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The country aims to promote satellite technology for communication, defence, security, research, disaster management, and weather forecasting. The Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Mr Nape Nnauye, revealed the development. BMA understands that the government plans to […]
Speaking at the opening of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita urged Africa’s governments to harmonise regulations, especially in the tech sector, to encourage increased investment in digital infrastructure. “I would argue that the thing we do need to think about is harmonising regulatory developments, particularly in […]
Broadcast Media Africa has learnt that MultiChoice Africa Holdings (MAH) and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda have forged a new cooperation agreement through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). BMA understands that the MoU aims to establish stronger partnerships, promote digitalisation, enhance the local content sector in Uganda, protect intellectual property rights, […]
PANG, a Chinese media firm, has expanded its broadcasting capacity in Kenya by acquiring four additional television frequencies. This acquisition increases PANG’s total assigned frequencies from 125 to 129, reinforcing its position as the broadcaster with the most frequencies in the country. The new frequencies were obtained from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the […]
The Zambian government has welcomed Huawei’s support in driving digital transformation in Southern Africa. Felix Mutati, the country’s Minister of Science and Technology, gave the commendation at a meeting with executives from the technology company in the capital, Lusaka, this week. He particularly welcomed the support of the President Hakainde Hichilema Innovation Fund (HHIF), which […]
Netflix announced that its ad-supported plan now has 40 million global monthly users and will be launching an in-house advertising technology platform by the end of 2025. This move is expected to provide advertisers with new ways to buy, leverage insights, and measure impact. Amy Reinhard, Netflix’s president of advertising, stated, “Bringing our ad tech […]
A+E Networks EMEA has extended its collaboration with Simplestream, a provider of next-generation TV solutions, to significantly upgrade its Blaze streaming service in the UK. The enhanced service, powered by Simplestream, substantially increases Blaze’s content offering. Users can now access A+E Networks EMEA’s collection of FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channels—Mystery TV, Inside Crime, History […]
In Africa, radio remains a cornerstone of information dissemination and cultural expression, and the transition to digital-enabled radio broadcasting is not just a change but a potential catalyst for significant improvements and advancements in the industry. In recognition of the pivotal role that radio plays in Africa’s information dissemination and cultural expression, Broadcast Media Africa […]
