BBC ends shortwave transmission in Thailand
Unable to reach agreement with the Thai government, the BBC World Service has not renewed its operating permit after 20 years of operations in the country.
PSM Weekly | 8-14 March
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Nigeria ’s broadcasting commission clamps down on licence fees
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to broadcasters with outstanding licence fees, threatening them with sanctions and shutdown if they do not comply.
PSM Weekly | 1-7 March
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
The Best of PSM | Virtual Reality
As the popularity of virtual reality soars, what are public service broadcasters doing to keep pace and produce content for this emerging medium?
PSM Weekly | 21-28 February
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Zambian government to award 60% share in ZNBC to China’s TopStar
Zambia’s government refuses to back down on a decision to award 60% share in the national broadcaster, despite a public outcry and rebukes from the opposition.
New BBC TV channel announced for Scotland
The Director General of the BBC, Tony Hall, has today announced a new channel and funding increase for BBC Scotland.
New head of Gambian broadcaster commits to independence
The new head of Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) is committed to ensuring the editorial independence of the state broadcaster.
No extension for analogue TV signal in India
The deadline to switch over from analogue to digital signal TV in India will not be extended any further, says the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.