Local content and lower subscription rates create a competitive market Kampala, Uganda | CONRAD ONYANGO | Africa’s pay television industry is projected to add 16 million new viewers over the next five years as top players step up the battle for compelling and affordable local content. Between 2022 and 2028, the continent’s …
Read More »Chinese-aided satellite TV project to benefit 400 villages in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | China on Saturday launched the second phase of the satellite TV project which will be implemented and provide TV services in over 400 villages in Uganda. Jiang Jiqing, Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the Chinese embassy here said the project is critical especially for students …
Read More »StarTimes acquires broadcast rights for UEFA Nations League for sub-Saharan Africa
Nairobi, Kenya | XINHUA | Chinese pay television company StarTimes on Wednesday said that it has acquired broadcast rights for the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League for sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa that is set to kick off from Sept 3. Aldrine Nsubuga, regional marketing director of StarTimes, said in a …
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