Newzroom Afrika

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Newzroom Afrika
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CountrySouth Africa
Broadcast areaSouth Africa
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
History
Launched2 May 2019; 2 years ago (2 May 2019)
ReplacedAfro Worldview
Links
Websitewww.newzroomafrika.tv
Availability
Terrestrial
SentechChannel depends on nearest repeater
Satellite
DStvChannel 405

Newsroom Afrika is a South African 24-hour digital satellite television news channel broadcast across Africa on DStv.[1][2][3] It is one of two channels on the platform that is 100℅ black-owned, and 50℅ female-owned.[4] The channel comes after MultiChoice ended their contract with the now defunct and controversial Afro Worldview.[5] The channel has a number of top journalists who have long been in the industry, the likes of Cathy Mohlahlana, Stephen Grootes, and Sbu Ngalwa.

The "Z" in Newzroom has a significant meaning, it serves as a reminder of the news organization's desire to reach and stay at the Zenith of what they do. The letter "Z" is also a symbolic letter for South Africa and its citizens. Known as Zuid - Afrika, Azania and Mzansi. It represents the international code for South Africa, ZA.[6]

History[]

In August 2018, MultiChoice terminated their contract with Mzwanele Manyi's controversial Afro Worldview. MultiChoice announced that it would be looking for new bidders. Out of a total of 111 competitors, Newzroom Afrika was selected. According to M-Net CEO Yolisa Phahle, Newzroom Afrika had "met all the qualifying criteria." Newzroom Afrika is owned by media expert, Thokozani Nkosi (50%), and former news anchor, Thabile Ngwato (50%).[7] The channel took to the airwaves on 2 May, ahead of the 2019 National and Provincial Elections, and boasts of familiar radio and TV personalities.[8] The channel competes with the public broadcaster's SABC News and eMedia Investments' news station eNCA.

References[]

  1. ^ Kekana, Mashadi. "Newzroom Afrika promises 'fresh take on news coverage'". The M&G Online. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  2. ^ Thamm, Marianne. "2019 ELECTIONS: COUCH SURFING: New kid Newzroom Afrika does well despite one or two technical glitches". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Newzroom Afrika: Four things to know about the new Multichoice channel". 28 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Four things you need to know about Newzroom Afrika". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  5. ^ "DStv's new channel Newzroom Afrika to launch later this week with familiar faces". Channel. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  6. ^ Newzroom afrika (14 October 2020). http://Www.newzroomafrika.tv. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Bratt, Michael (6 June 2019). "Behind the scenes at Newzroom Afrika, the TV channel for the woke nation". The Media Online. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  8. ^ "TV with Thinus: TOLDJA! New TV news channel, Newzroom Afrika, to oddly launch on 2 May on MultiChoice's DStv with some familiar TV and radio names". TV with Thinus. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.

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