Newzroom Afrika
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Country | South Africa |
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Broadcast area | South Africa Sub-Saharan Africa |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
History | |
Launched | 2 May 2019 |
Replaced | Afro Worldview |
Links | |
Website | www |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Sentech | Channel depends on nearest repeater |
DStv | Channel 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.[citation needed]
Name
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
- ^ Kekana, Mashadi (30 April 2019). "Newzroom Afrika promises 'fresh take on news coverage'". The M&G Online. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ Thamm, Marianne (8 May 2019). "2019 ELECTIONS: COUCH SURFING: New kid Newzroom Afrika does well despite one or two technical glitches". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ "Newzroom Afrika: Four things to know about the new Multichoice channel". 28 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ "Four things you need to know about Newzroom Afrika". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ "DStv's new channel Newzroom Afrika to launch later this week with familiar faces". Channel. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ "Newzroom Afrika". 14 October 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
External links
- https://themediaonline.co.za/2019/06/behind-the-scenes-at-newzroom-afrika-the-tv-channel-for-the-woke-nation/
- https://themediaonline.co.za/2019/07/inside-newzroom-afrika-the-talent-programming-and-advertising-opportunities/