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DSTV subscribers to pay through ZAP

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:05:00 +0200

Zain and Multichoice Kenya have entered into a partnership that will enable DSTV customers pay their subscription fees through Zain Zap. Speaking during the launch, Zain Kenya managing director Rene Meza said DSTV customers would not be charged for paying through Zap.
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EAB sponsors Tusker Project Fame 3 reality show

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:21:00 +0200

NAIROBI: East African Breweries (EAB), through its flagship brand Tusker Lager, is continuing its sponsorship of the Tusker Project Fame reality show that's now in its third year running with an investment of approximately Kshs200 million. Auditions for the musical talent reality show launched concurrently this past weekend in Kenya Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
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Samsung's internet enabled TV hits East Africa market

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:04:00 +0200

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a flat-panel TV with a provision to access content on various websites, in East Africa. The 29mm LED TV was launched in Kenya at the end of June 2009.
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GTV Uganda licence withdrawn

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:30:00 +0200

After succumbing to the current global financial crisis GTV Uganda has now had its licence withdrawn by the country's Broadcasting Council. GTV Uganda can now no longer operate in the country.
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Madagascar: Government closes TV station owned by political rival

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:02:00 +0200

ANTANANARIVO: Reporters Without Borders has condemned the government's closure of Viva TV since 13 December, after it broadcast a message by former president Didier Ratsiraka.
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GTV launches G-UP prepaid subscription scratch cards

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:11:00 +0200

NAIROBI: GTV unveiled on Tuesday, 14 October 2008 a scratch card that enables its customers to pay their monthly subscriptions by loading their recharge number on the card.
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Big Cat Diary goes live

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:33:00 +0200

In early August, Kenya's president Mwai Kibaki was in the Maasai Mara to witness the unfolding of the world's seventh wonder - the migration of millions of wildebeests from the Mara to the Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania. Every year, thousands of tourists come to Kenya to view this amazing spectacle.
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Sports TV granted broadcasting licence

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:33:00 +0200

Uganda's Sports TV has officially been granted its broadcasting license meaning that the station is now operating under the law. Sports TV was given the licence on August 21, according to Jacque Kigozi the station's public relations manager.
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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.
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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.
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