Four East African countries have sent their Ministers to meet and discuss a feasibility study to develop a regional satellite system for information, communication and technology. The four nations are Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan. “This is not merely a technical project. It is a strategic regional asset aligned with our collective agenda for […]
FlixSnip, the streaming platform for short-form content, and mobile streaming tech partner Ready Media Africa have announced a deal that will put FlixSnip content on Airtel TV, part of Airtel Uganda. The move marks FlixSnip’s debut in the East African market. FlixSnip offers a collection of short-form content spanning various genres including movies and series, […]
Iconic animated shows like Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes and Mr Bean have found a new home in Africa with the launch of Boomerang on GOtv. Boomerang Africa, is now accessible on the pre-existing GOtv MAX package in Kenya and Uganda and the brand-new GOtv SUPA premium offering, available in Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Zambia, Namibia, […]
StarTimes, the China-backed pay-TV system, has completed the second phase of its Uganda satellite TV project and says it has now reaches an extra 400 villages in the country. StarTimes will broadcast educational programming as well as conventional channels. Song Wei, project director at StarTimes, said connecting villages will start this month and end before […]