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The AAN will first roll out a one-hour weekly edutainment block across networks in Africa at the end of this year, said its founder and head of projects and content Nick Wilson. The animation-focused programming block will be trialled for three months in partnership with, at present, around 11 partner broadcasters in Sub-Saharan Africa that cannot yet be named. “These broadcasters have a total audience reach of around 85 million viewers, and we’re conservatively estimating we can engage 8.5 to 12 million kids,” Wilson said. The ANN plans to secure investment to launch its own linear channel if the trial is successful. “We’re pretty bullish that we will get further investment to be able to run or at least build out a programme block or a 24/7 linear channel,” Wilson added. “We want to create a broadcast network across the continent, but we also want to work in partnership with the local broadcasters and assist them in building ecosystems. We do not want to be in competition wit

In September, it was reported that The Smithsonian Channel alongside FOX will stop airing on StarTimes across Africa meaning less international channels for their customers. The reasons for FOX's demise was already disclosed but The Smithsonian Channel was never stated at least not until another platform being Zuku TV addressed the matter. According to the East African provider Zuku TV, The Smithsonian Channel was apparently discontinued by the supplier being ViacomCBS International Media Networks. ViacomCBS International Media Networks already handle other brands in Africa such as Comedy Central, MTV, MTV Base, MTV Hits, BET, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and Nicktoons. The problem here is none of Smithsonian's content fit any of these channels and ViacomCBS didn't give their viewers other means of viewing the programming. So what is going on exactly with ViacomCBS? Why not leave your viewers with other means of viewing the entertainment? Is it possible that The Smithsonian Ch

Also read: - Afrikaans voice actors for Droomvelore and Die Put - Doodsondes returning for a fourth season on eExtra - Dokter Ali season 2 coming soon eVOD has seemingly become the home of not only e.tv local dramas but the Turkish offering available through their Afrikaans block, Kuiertyd. With most of them now available on eExtra such as Dokter Ali , Kurt En Shura and Voelvry. It looks like eVOD is trying to stay ahead of their linear counterparts by introducing another Turkish drama, Impak. Impak (Çarpışma), follows Kadir Adalı is the Chief Commissioner of the Organized Crime Branch of the Istanbul Police Department. The moment he loses his wife and daughter in a terrorist act, his happy family life is destroyed. Feeling very sorry for what had happened and suffering from this loss, he decided to end his life. Without realizing it, he causes a catastrophe that changes the lives of four people. The 2019 action series stars Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ (Die Vreemdeling), Elçin

After 8 years, eMedia Investments' Openview platform silently parts ways with Nismedia's Indian brand, Glow TV leaving many viewers devastated as to why the channel was terminated from the platform. eMedia Investments as usual doesn't inform the media about any of the changes coming towards their Openview platform so we have search around for the necessary info. Openview is in the process of launching two more channels from the SABC which to me could be their way of trying to make up for the loss of Glow TV so pretty much cost cutting. Glow TV hasn't been off to a good start formerly owned by Urban Brew Studios. The channel was on the verge of shutting down in 2015 only to be saved by Nismedia. Even after the new owners came into the equation. The channel has been repetitive not only that losing out on several programming as more competitors such as Zee World and Star Life entered the circuits. Three years ago, the channel was removed from DStv as the contrac

According to several DStv customers, they've apparently recieved a message which stated that M-Net City (channel 115) and VUZU (channel 116) will go off air soon for a new channel called ME. This news is really shocking considering how M-Net has been very clingy to VUZU I guess they finally realised how crappy the channel has gotten following the launch of 1Magic (formerly VUZU Amp) so the merge with M-Net City will give it's lineup some relevancy. ME is said to be the home of world-class entertainment so basically it will be M-Net Series all over again. Why not give it an M-Net branding since they'll likely be using it for reruns on M-Net and 1Magic. The name ME might have been derived from VUZU's former counterpart GO. VUZU is available from the family package while M-Net City starts from the Compact package. It wouldn't surprise me if this channel is made available on channel 115 to Compact subscribers while Family customers are given E! or MTV to make up for

The World is One News (WION) is an Indian multinational English language news channel headquartered in New Delhi. It is owned by the Essel Group and is part of the Zee Media network of channels which is set to merge with Sony Pictures Network India . Zee Media operates other channels across Africa such as Zee TV, Zee World, Zee Alem, Zee Magic and Zee Cinema. WION operates as a digital service and an app featuring their most watched show, WION Edge alongside other segments such as World Order, MELT, Pitstop, Tech It Out and many more. The channel is scheduled to launch in South Africa later in October on DStv. The date and channel number hasn't been disclosed as of yet but a promo is available if you click here . NHK World Japan is currently available on the DStv across Africa and seemingly on the DStv app in South Africa , is it possible will consider operating a linear channel? MultiChoice is also holding a showcase in the coming months where they'll unveil upcoming d

The King of the airwaves as well as the electronics media in the country, the Africa Young Voices (AYV) Media Empire has once more score another milestone within the broadcasting landscape of this country as AYV has gone an extra-mile of its visibility presence continentally by now being on DStv Channel 399 (DSTV Africa). As a result of the materialization of this remarkable feat AYV is live in thirty (30) countries across Africa for now and there are twenty four countries to be brought abroad. All the West African countries are now connected apart from Ghana and Nigeria of which plans are underway for them to come on later but it must be categorically stated that other African countries are now on. This new development is indeed a big boost in the sense that it has now made it possible for the country to gain another presence within the international broadcasting landscape. Sierra Leoneans living abroad will be abreast of current events taking place in the country. Besides, AYV

PBS Kids is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based media, using new and traditional platforms to support children in their acquisition of knowledge and critical thinking skills while empowering their imagination and curiosity of the world. The channel is set to introduce it's first superhero series created by Carol-Lynn Parente and Christine Ferraro (Sesame Street) onto the African shores, Hero Elementary. Hero Elementary, centres on the students of "The Sparks' Crew"— Lucita Sky, AJ Gadgets, Sara Snap and Benny Bubbles — who are trained in superheroics by their quirky and enthusiastic teacher, Mr. Sparks. Together the students work as a team, using their own unique superpowers, as well as the "Superpowers of Science" to help people, solve problems, and try to make the world a better place. The first season consists of 40 half-hour episodes, each of them containing two segments each. On the first seg

Disney Channel : SYDNEY TO THE MAX Premiere episodes Mondays to Thursdays, 4th October to 2nd November at 17:50 Sydney Reynolds has lots of fun while negotiating middle school with her single dad’s help. Join her for more of her adventures as season three of Sydney to the Max launches with premiere episodes on Mondays to Thursdays, from 4th October to 2nd November at 17:50. Set in the present day, with flashbacks to the ‘90s, life revolves around outgoing middle schooler Sydney Reynolds, who lives with dad Max and progressive grandma Judy. In season three Sydney and the amigas are back and ready to take on 8th grade! After returning from music camp, Syd feels she’s outgrown the vibe in her bedroom and asks her dad if she can remodel it. As part of a yearly school tradition, Syd and Olive get paired with two 6th graders to mentor. Between friends, family and finding herself as a musician, Syd is determined to make this the best year yet! In the first of this month’s premiere epis