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South Africa: High Court postpones digital TV migration after pushback

South Africa’s digital TV switchover has been postponed after a last-minute court ruling extended the deadline from 31 March.

Digital switchover in Nigeria hits another speed bump

Nigeria’s journey towards digital transition has faltered once more after missing another deadline. But the country aims to continue steps towards a digital future with a slower, phased switchover.

Innovative State TV channel lands in Cuba

Cuba’s latest television channel breaks away from tradition with different formats, young staff and a ‘revolutionary’ agenda.

China’s CCTV launches new global media platform

China Central Television (CCTV) has confirmed it will launch a new global media platform in a bid to renew China’s image overseas.

Digitisation of media is shifting TV habits in UK

A new research by Ofcom indicates that time spent watching TV is declining, especially among young people, but public service broadcasting still remains satisfying for most people.

Malawi is the only country to meet regional digital deadline

Africa’s SADC set the last day of 2013 as the date to start switching on digital TV and retiring analogue infrastructure

State of the nations: digital transition in Africa

An interactive map and round-up for Commonwealth African countries and transition to digital TV