Local content and lower subscription rates create a competitive market Kampala, Uganda | CONRAD ONYANGO | Africa’s pay television industry is projected to add 16 million new viewers over the next five years as top players step up the battle for compelling and affordable local content. Between 2022 and 2028, the continent’s …
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From house piggy banks to accounts in commercial banks and now on mobile, junior accounts are going digital as telcos tap a much younger population to grow what could be their next biggest customer base Harare, Zimbabwe | BIRD AGENCY | Until recently, young children have been saving small amounts …
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After being battered by COVID, African airlines are re-modelling operations to increase connectivity, traffic volumes and profitability. That is good news for African travel SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD STORY AGENCY | The launch of a portal to share route traffic data, including on underserved markets, connections and partnership opportunities, is …
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