19th May 2016
South African broadcaster eyes growth in local content
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced that 90% of its radio music content will be sourced locally.
6th July 2015
Broadcasters on exchange
27th February 2015
Meet this year’s recipients of our broadcast exchange bursaries
30th May 2014
Zuma’s communications ministry sparks concerns for SABC
A cabinet reshuffle announced by South Africa’s re-elected President threatens the independence of the nation’s Public Service Broadcaster, media observers fear
24th March 2014
South Africa’s public broadcaster appoints new CEO
It’s all change at the SABC, with a new acting Chief Executive Officer and acting Chief Financial Officer announced after a series of crises in senior management
3rd March 2014
BBC Worldwide announces new regional head for Africa
The broadcaster’s commercial arm has created a new role as part of a wider reorganisation along geographical lines, to broaden reach in key markets such as Africa
6th December 2013
The world mourns Nelson Mandela
South Africa’s first black president and hero of the anti-apartheid struggle has died, sparking a outpouring of grief and tributes for a man who embodied freedom and reconciliation
28th October 2013
CBA board member to give keynote at AfricaCast conference
SABC’s Lulama Mokhobo will discuss the opportunities of ‘triple play’ at a broadcast technology show in South Africa
31st July 2013
Botswana switches on digital terrestrial TV signal
The southern African country becomes the first on the continent to adopt a Japanese DTT standard
10th July 2013
Jamaican filmmaker learns from South African drama production
Kiesha-Ann Smith is one of four CBA Travel Attachment Bursars for 2013. Find out what she learned from her trip