Hope for public media funding? | The PMA Briefing
VRT gets a €20 million boost, US Congress approves funding, and is the long-ailing SABC about to turn a corner towards profitability?
Reform and transformation plans at several broadcasters | The PMA Briefing
Governments in both Bangladesh and Kenya have announced plans to reform media organisations, while France is pushing ahead with reforms.
Turmoil and uncertainty after SABC Bill withdrawn
While the legality of the withdrawal by the Communications Minister has been questioned, civil society groups have welcomed the decision.
Regional PMA workshop on Responsible AI and Public Media
PMA is proud to launch a new workshop on Responsible AI for broadcasters across Southern Africa in partnership with Develop AI and SABC.
SABC Editor-in-Chief under scrutiny before major election
SABC’s Head of News was called for a security check involving a polygraph test, as South Africa prepares for a general election.
Bill delayed as SABC threatened with strike
The Parliament has put the SABC Bill on hold for lack of time to process it before the upcoming elections.
SABC rocked by internal scandal; bill continues to face pressure
A scandal over an undisclosed profit-sharing agreement has seen three senior SABC executives suspended.
SABC Bill progresses, but critics still see threats
A new bill for South Africa’s struggling public broadcaster is a step closer to law, but media freedom advocates want it scrapped entirely.
RTÉ facing insolvency, Director General warns
Ireland’s Media Minister has promised to provide €40 million of funding to keep the broadcaster afloat, amid the fears over insolvency.
SABC facing a financial crisis
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is facing a financial crisis as it battles to escape liquidation.