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Globecast Satellite acquitted

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +0200

There was a dramatic end to the Globecast Satellite trial on 24 July 2008 when Harare Magistrate Archie Wochiunga refused to place the company on further remand after the state had applied for a postponement of the matter. Read full story... | Send to a friend

CNN's 'Inside Africa' in Ghana

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:44:00 +0200

"Inside Africa" on CNN International will be hosted on July 26, by Nkepile Mabuse who comes from Ghana, West Africa. The programme features special coverage of the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards, which took place on Saturday 19 July in Accra, plus there's an analysis and focus on where Ghana stands today, 50 years after independence. Read full story... | Send to a friend

The Fox's Den

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:42:00 +0200

Fox Movies has been generating a buzz among viewers and advertisers across Egypt and the Middle East. The globally-renowned Fox International Channels (FIC) and Arab satellite network, Rotana Media Services (RMS) have teamed up to create Fox Movies, the second 24-hour movie channel in the Middle East that can also toot the FTA horn. Read full story... | Send to a friend

SA company charged with illegal importation of broadcasting equipment

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:48:00 +0200

A South African company, Globecast Satellite, which saw two of its employees acquitted of practising journalism without accreditation in April 2008 by a Harare magistrate, is now being charged with illegal importation of broadcasting equipment in violation of the Broadcasting Services Act (BSA). Read full story... | Send to a friend

Rugoho-Chin'ono, CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:12:00 +0200

Hopewell Rugoh-Chin'ono, from Zimbabwe, has been awarded the top prize at this year's CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Awards ceremony. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Setanta Africa Sports Network launches Sports TV Uganda

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:57:00 +0200

Sports TV Uganda Limited is a privately owned television station, broadcasting sports programs from around the world, as a part of Setanta Africa Sports Network. The station is set to broadcast 24/7 and is free to air. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Al-Jazeera bureau chief fined for 'disseminating false information'

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:17:00 +0200

On 11 July 2008, a Rabat court fined Al-Jazeera's Rabat bureau chief, Hassan Rachidi, 50,000 dirhams (approx. 4,500 euros) under Article 42 of the press law because the Qatar-based satellite TV station wrongly reported in June that people were killed in clashes between police and protesters in the southern port city of Sidi Ifni. Read full story... | Send to a friend

GTV expands service to French-speaking African countries

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:37:00 +0200

LONDON: GTV is set to expand its footprint into Francophone Africa in early August providing channels and content specifically targeted at French-speaking viewers. Channels will include African-produced content, international series and sitcoms, kids entertainment, religious and educational/documentaries. Read full story... | Send to a friend

DStv 'scores' at Nigerian Cup final

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:13:00 +0200

SuperSport's involvement in Nigerian football was taken to the next level at last weekend's Nigerian Cup final between Ocean Boys and Gombe United in Makurdi. The DStv channel's commitment to Nigerian football includes training programmes for individuals involved in all aspects of broadcasting, from operating cameras to production and directing. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards winners

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:53:00 +0200

LONDON: The winners of the 2008 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards were announced last night, Thursday, 3 July 2008, at a gala ceremony in London. Now in its fifth year, the awards honour business journalism focusing on Africa, thus attracting contestants from around the globe. Read full story... | Send to a friend