SABC’s secret weapon
The SABC’s video streaming service is seeing tremendous growth and is set to play a fundamental part in the public broadcaster’s planned return to profitability over the next few years.
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“Afrikaans Uber†Wanatu coming to a city near you
Launched in October 2024, the service aims to dethrone giants Uber and Bolt by addressing key e-hailing industry issues.
Microsoft hangs up on Skype: Service to shut down May 5, 2025
Microsoft, which acquired the messaging and calling app 14 years ago, said it will be retiring it from active duty on May 5 to double down on Teams.
Google Ads: Is declining quality intentional?
In recent years a growing number of SEO industry insiders and others who use Google Search and Google Ads have voiced concerns about noticeable changes and wondered whether the company’s services are broken.
SABC’s plan to restore its image
The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) new leadership is seeking a service provider to revive its brand image and “restore trust among its audiences.â€
SAB ordered to pull Brutal Fruit TV ad over showing and encouraging glass bottles and bringing and drinking alcohol on a beach
SAB aired its Brutal Fruit TV commercial on Warner Bros. Discovery’s Discovery (DStv 121) channel on MultiChoice’s DStv satellite pay-TV service.
DStv sports channel coming to SABC+
The SABC has struck a deal with DStv owner MultiChoice to bring SuperSport Schools to the public broadcaster’s free streaming service, SABC+.
Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner
The Ogilvy Africa Network has launched Ogilvy One in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with Jason Smit appointed managing partner to lead the specialist digital service offering.
Icasa launches another inquiry into streaming service competition
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has initiated another inquiry into the state of competition in the subscription broadcasting services market. This process looks to evaluate changes in market conditions and dynamics since the conclusion of public hearings in 2021, which were initially delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.