Kenya: Traditional Pay TV Faces Layoffs As Streaming Services Gain Popularity May 4, 2026 As the entertainment landscape rapidly evolves, traditional pay-TV companies in Kenya are feeling the pressure of an increasingly digital world.... Read moreDetails
Kenya: Safaricom Boosts Home Fibre Internet Speeds Without Extra Charge May 4, 2026 Safaricom has announced significant enhancements to its Home Fibre service, offering customers internet speeds up to 2.5 times at no... Read moreDetails
Strengthening Preservation: BMA Webinar To Address Risk Identification & Assessment In Audio-Visual Archives May 1, 2026 As the global preservation community grapples with the growing vulnerability of sound and audio-visual collections, an upcoming industry webinar will... Read moreDetails
Report: The Future Of Public Interest Broadcasting In Africa Under Pressure In The Digital Age May 1, 2026 A survey report by Broadcast Media Africa has raised critical questions about the sustainability and relevance of public interest broadcasting... Read moreDetails
End Of An Era: MultiChoice Shuts Down Showmax May 1, 2026 MultiChoice announced it would shut down Showmax on Thursday, April 30, 2026, marking the end of a service once seen... Read moreDetails
East African Nations Unite For Regional Satellite Initiative To Enhance Connectivity And Digital Sovereignty May 1, 2026 East African nations are collaborating to establish a regional communication and broadcasting satellite to reduce reliance on external systems and... Read moreDetails
Kenya Launches UrbanTok As An Alternative To TikTok, Empowering Creators With New Opportunities May 1, 2026 A new video-sharing and livestreaming platform, UrbanTok, from Kenya has officially debuted, aiming to be a local alternative to TikTok... Read moreDetails
BMA Webinar: How Broadcasters Can Ensure Transparency And Credibility With Their Audiences In The AI Ecosystem April 30, 2026 As artificial intelligence continues to reshape news production, content curation, and audience engagement, broadcasters are entering a new era of... Read moreDetails
Report: Africa’s Media Industry Confronts Revenue Shift As Digital Platforms Redefine Monetisation Models April 30, 2026 A survey report by Broadcast Media Africa has revealed a fundamental shift in how value is created and captured across... Read moreDetails
Eswatini Launches Gebeni Satellite Gateway To Enhance Connectivity And Bridge The Digital Divide April 30, 2026 Eswatini has officially launched the Gebeni satellite gateway as part of a Starlink initiative to enhance internet connectivity across the... Read moreDetails