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EAST AFRICA African media awards extend categories
EAST AFRICA Kenya begins march to digital broadcasting[Carole Kimutai] Kenya has begun migrating to digital broadcasting technology ahead of the June 2012 deadline. In December 2009, Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki launched the Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial (DVB-T) technology. 18 Jan 2010 09:09 EAST AFRICA African Journalist Awards names co-host
EAST AFRICA Digital broadcasting to encourage niche television in Uganda[Walter Wafula] The migration of Uganda from analogue to digital broadcasting will give birth to specialised broadcasting by television companies in the country, according to an expert who is piloting digital terrestrial TV in Uganda. 5 Jan 2010 10:00 EAST AFRICA Kenyan satirist ruffles politicians' feathersNEWSWATCH: Kenyan satirist, Godfrey "Gado" Mwampembwa, is causing major waves amongst politicians in the East African country with his creation, The XYZ Show, according to Mail & Guardian Online. 23 Nov 2009 08:37 EAST AFRICA DSTV subscribers to pay through ZAPZain and Multichoice Kenya have entered into a partnership that will enable DSTV customers pay their subscription fees through Zain Zap. Speaking during the launch, Zain Kenya managing director Rene Meza said DSTV customers would not be charged for paying through Zap. 3 Aug 2009 13:05 EAST AFRICA EAB sponsors Tusker Project Fame 3 reality show
EAST AFRICA Samsung's internet enabled TV hits East Africa market
EAST AFRICA GTV Uganda licence withdrawn[Walter Wafula] After succumbing to the current global financial crisis GTV Uganda has now had its licence withdrawn by the country's Broadcasting Council. GTV Uganda can now no longer operate in the country. 10 Feb 2009 10:30 EAST AFRICA Madagascar: Government closes TV station owned by political rivalANTANANARIVO: Reporters Without Borders has condemned the government's closure of Viva TV since 13 December, after it broadcast a message by former president Didier Ratsiraka. 18 Dec 2008 11:02 EAST AFRICA GTV launches G-UP prepaid subscription scratch cardsNAIROBI: GTV unveiled on Tuesday, 14 October 2008 a scratch card that enables its customers to pay their monthly subscriptions by loading their recharge number on the card. 15 Oct 2008 16:11 EAST AFRICA Big Cat Diary goes live[Carole Kimutai] In early August, Kenya's president Mwai Kibaki was in the Maasai Mara to witness the unfolding of the world's seventh wonder - the migration of millions of wildebeests from the Mara to the Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania. Every year, thousands of tourists come to Kenya to view this amazing spectacle. 15 Oct 2008 11:33 EAST AFRICA Sports TV granted broadcasting licence
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The 2010 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards have added sector-specific categories to reflect the important role that various industries play in economic development. Entries are free and can be on any platform - online, print, broadcast. The closing date for entries is 26 March 2010, with the awards ceremony being held on 1 July 2010 in Central London. 
Isha Sesay, who hosts Inside Africa, CNN International's weekly look at political, economic, social and cultural affairs and trends in Africa, will co-host the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards, to be held in Kampala Uganda on 29 May 2010. 
NAIROBI: East African Breweries (EAB), through its flagship brand Tusker Lager, is continuing its sponsorship of the Tusker Project Fame reality show that's now in its third year running with an investment of approximately Kshs200 million. Auditions for the musical talent reality show launched concurrently this past weekend in Kenya Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. 
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