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Seychelles: Reaction as SBC bill becomes law

PMA welcomes a number of revisions to the SBC Act. However, key weaknesses in the legislation remain which require further assurances.

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Pressure, prominence & AI | The PMA Briefing

SBC’s CEO decries political pressure, a decline in Germany’s broadcasting fee revenue, and VRT wants more content on its streaming platform.

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Seychelles: PMA & partners call for urgent review of SBC Bill

PMA and other press freedom groups have sent a letter to the Information Minister calling for a pause and reflection on the SBC Bill. 

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Seychelles: New bill presents threat to SBC’s independence

PMA supports the SBC’s board in calling for a reflection on a new bill which looks to overhaul the public broadcaster’s governance system.

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Governance reforms, restructures & impartiality proposals | The PMA Briefing

Proposed reforms for SBC have been met with concern, NPR announces a restructure and cuts, and Hungary’s PM calls for MTVA heads to resign.

SBC launches its OTT service ‘SBC+’

The Seychelles' public service broadcaster SBC announced their brand new OTT service, SBC+, moving the country further in the digital era.

Southern Africa

Social Media Guidelines | For media professionals & journalists in Southern Africa

Read our latest guidelines developed collaboratively with journalists and media professionals from across Southern Africa.

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PMA Workshop | Developing Social Media Guidelines for Broadcasters in Southern Africa

Our new workshop seeks to collaboratively establish guidelines to strengthen the role of social media in the Southern Africa region.