PSM Weekly | 21-28 February
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Zambian government to award 60% share in ZNBC to China’s TopStar
Zambia’s government refuses to back down on a decision to award 60% share in the national broadcaster, despite a public outcry and rebukes from the opposition.
New BBC TV channel announced for Scotland
The Director General of the BBC, Tony Hall, has today announced a new channel and funding increase for BBC Scotland.
New head of Gambian broadcaster commits to independence
The new head of Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) is committed to ensuring the editorial independence of the state broadcaster.
No extension for analogue TV signal in India
The deadline to switch over from analogue to digital signal TV in India will not be extended any further, says the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
PSM Weekly | 15-21 February
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
The Best of PSM | The Boat, SBS
Lashing rain, turbulent seas, a vulnerable ship and streaks of painted lightning. This is the visceral scene that greets you upon opening SBS’s first interactive graphic novel.
Thai media organisations rally to oppose information bill
Media groups in Thailand protest against media bill that would lead to government control of the press and restrict freedom of expression.
Senate approves measure to restructure Brazil’s public broadcaster
Concern as provisional measure, approved by the Senate last week, increases state control over the country's public broadcaster.
PSM Weekly | 8-14 February
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.