This archive report was first published on 17 July 2019.
On July 17, 2019, MultiChoice Africa expanded its news offerings with the introduction of Newzroom Afrika, a 24-hour news service available on the DStv platform across the continent on DStv channel 405.
The new service, which comes just two months after its launch in South Africa, features a range of programming including Your View Africa Round Table, hosted by South African talk-show veteran JJ Tabane.
Other notable shows include Newz World, led by anchor Vic Naidoo, and Newzroom Afrika's diverse lineup of respected news practitioners, including Cathy Mohlahlana, Thulasizwe Simelane, and Marc Lewis.
According to Thabile Ngwato, co-founder and co-CEO of Newzroom Afrika, the service aims to provide a different perspective that is fully independent and puts viewers' interests first.
“We believe viewers are hungry for a different perspective that is fully independent and puts their interests first. We made sure in designing our editorial structure and choosing the members of our editorial board to hardwire the highest levels of rigour and independence into our newsroom,” Ngwato said.
Yolisa Phahle, CEO of General Entertainment at MultiChoice, expressed pride in bringing the news channel to more DStv customers across the continent, stating, “The addition of Newzroom Afrika will increase the diversity of voices and perspectives in Africa’s news media space.”
