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Africa turns to internet television

Technology is finally catching up with African television broadcasters and journalists. With the entry of A24, a new 24-hour internet television channel dedicated to telling the African story from an African perspective, IT seems set to entrench itself in the continent's media.

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Now that setup costs for internet television channels and online video on demand are lower than ever before, African news and shows are finally airing on the net. These developments seem to have set trends in the television landscape, offering opportunities for production and more relevant content.

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