Newzroom Afrika
Newsroom Afrika is a South African 24-hour digital satellite television news channel broadcast across Africa on DStv.[1][2][3] It is one of two channels on the platform that is 100℅ black-owned, and 50℅ female-owned.[4] The channel comes after MultiChoice ended their contract with the now defunct and controversial Afro Worldview.[5]
History
In August 2018, MultiChoice terminated their contract with Mzwanele Manyi's controversial Afro Worldview. MultiChoice announced that it would be looking for new bidders. Out of a total of 111 competitors, Newzroom Afrika was selected. According to M-Net CEO Yolisa Phahle, Newzroom Afrika had "met all the qualifying criteria. Newzroom Afrika is owned by media expert, Thokozani Nkosi, and former news anchor, Thabile Ngwato. "[6]
References
- ^ Kekana, Mashadi. "Newzroom Afrika promises 'fresh take on news coverage'". The M&G Online. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ^ Thamm, Marianne. "2019 ELECTIONS: COUCH SURFING: New kid Newzroom Afrika does well despite one or two technical glitches". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ^ "Newzroom Afrika: Four things to know about the new Multichoice channel". 28 August 2018. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ^ "Four things you need to know about Newzroom Afrika". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ^ "DStv's new channel Newzroom Afrika to launch later this week with familiar faces". Channel. 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ^ "Four things you need to know about Newzroom Afrika". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
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