BEIJING – Chinese pay TV operator StarTimes has expanded its presence in Africa with the launch of a Ghanaian-focused network. Adepa TV offers drama series, films and musical shows from Ghanaian producers as well as sports content. The country-specific channel, which launched on September 1, is looking to acquire further local content for the network and is considering commissioning shows, according to local reports. StarTimes, which operates pay services across Africa, … [Read more...] about StarTimes launches Adepa TV in Ghana
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BBC presenter Komla Dumor dies
Komla, who was born in Accra, Ghana in 1972, was one of Ghana's most prominent journalists. Komla joined the BBC in 2006 after spending a decade of journalism in Ghana. While reporting in Ghana, he received the Ghana Journalist of the Year Award. From 2006 to 2009, he was involved in hosting Network Africa for the BBC World Service before joining The World Today programme. Komla became the first host of Africa Business Report on BBC World News in 2009. At the … [Read more...] about BBC presenter Komla Dumor dies
Telemundo launches in Africa
Telemundo channel launch Mimiami - The channels division of NBCUniversal International Television has launched the Telemundo channel in Africa. This telenovela channel, available in English and Portuguese, is a pioneer in the territory, with a presence in more than 48 countries in the continent through Multichoice’s digital pay-TV satellite platform, DStv.The launch was preceded by a major event in the city of Johannesburg, where local media and clients joined and welcomed … [Read more...] about Telemundo launches in Africa
