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East African Nations Unite For Regional Satellite Initiative To Enhance Connectivity And Digital Sovereignty
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (286+ words) East African nations are collaborating to establish a regional communication and broadcasting satellite to reduce reliance on external systems and enhance digital sovereignty. This initiative, termed the Northern Corridor Regional Communication and Broadcasting Satellite Initiative (NCRCBSI), is designed to provide…...
BMA Webinar: Building Robust AI Governance Frameworks For The Broadcast Media Industry
1+ week, 1+ day ago (213+ words) As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the global media and broadcasting landscape, industry stakeholders are being called upon to proactively strengthen their compliance strategies to keep pace with rapidly evolving regulatory expectations. This will be the focus of the upcoming…...
South Africa: ICASA To Reassess Regulation Of OTT Streaming Services
1+ week, 2+ day ago (419+ words) Broadcast Media Africa South Africa's communication regulator is launching an investigation into over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including popular services such as Whats App and Netflix, reigniting discussions about their impact on the country's telecommunications and broadcasting industries. The Independent Communications Authority…...
Radio Broadcasting: Unlocking Income Streams With Multifaceted Revenue Models
1+ week, 3+ day ago (469+ words) Broadcast Media Africa As Africa's radio industry navigates rapid transformation, the question of how to build sustainable, diversified revenue streams has become a central concern for broadcasters across the continent. This important topic will be explored in depth at the…...
BMA'S VIEW" " "Whose Story Is It Anyway? Rethinking How African Broadcasters Acquire and Deliver Local Content
2+ week, 4+ day ago (427+ words) Africa's broadcasters are being forced to answer a question they can no longer defer: where does their content actually come from, and on whose terms? With broadcast networks and platforms under constant pressure to source authentic, locally relevant content that…...
Ghana Prepares For WRC-27: National Spectrum Strategy Set For Global Conference
2+ week, 4+ day ago (373+ words) Ghana has completed its second and final national preparatory meeting for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27). This meeting sets the stage for the country to present a unified position at upcoming regional forums leading up to the global conference set…...
Measuring The Modern Listener " Moving Beyond Traditional Radio Ratings To Actionable Audience Intelligence
2+ week, 3+ day ago (214+ words) As the radio broadcasting landscape continues to evolve in response to digital disruption and shifting audience behaviours, industry leaders will convene to explore one of the sector's most pressing challenges: accurately measuring and understanding the modern listener. This critical conversation…...
Radio Broadcasting Convention 2026: Infrastructure Decisions That Will Define The Next Decade
3+ week, 3+ day ago (414+ words) Broadcast Media Africa As the radio industry navigates a rapidly evolving digital landscape, infrastructure choices are emerging as the single most critical factor shaping its future. At the upcoming Radio Broadcasters Convention " Africa 2026, taking place on 01"02 July 2026 at The Venue,…...
Broadcasters Convention East Africa To Examine AI's Impact On Content And Media Management - Organisers Say
1+ mon, 5+ hour ago (411+ words) Revolutionising Broadcasting: The Impact Of AI On Smart Content Management And Archiving'Broadcast Media Africa In an era defined by exponential content growth and platform fragmentation, the ability to intelligently manage media assets has become a strategic priority for broadcasters. At…...
South Africa: Canal+ Faces Competition Commission Scrutiny Amid Cost-Cutting Measures And Showmax Shutdown
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (220+ words) Groupe Canal+, the French media giant that recently acquired Multi Choice Group and its DStv service, is under increased scrutiny from the Competition Commission as it seeks areas to reduce costs. According to Competition Commission spokesperson Siya Makunga, the watchdog…...