By Tech Reporter
Azam TV technical services manager, Munyaradzi Kapfudza, says the satellite broadcaster is making strong progress in bringing Zimbabwean-focused content to its platform.
Speaking at a subscriber prize-giving ceremony on Friday in Harare, Kapfudza highlighted that Azam TV now carries several local stations including Keyona TV from Bulawayo, unique to Azam alongside state-owned ZBC.
“We have been working tirelessly to ensure we customise our content so it can appeal to our local customers.For instance,we have most of our local stations available on our platform including Keyona Tv from Bulawayo which is not accessible on other satellite television besides the government-owned Transmedia decorder,” said Kapfudza.
He also hinted that live Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches may soon be available directly on Azam TV, pending final approvals. Currently, many games can be watched through existing channels like ZBC.
“As you are aware in Tanzania we have a deal to beam live league soccer matches and we are also committed to do the same here once everything has been put in place by the local league administrators.Meanwhile,our subscribers can view the matches on local stations like ZBC which are beaming some of the games,” he added.
Additionally, Azam TV Zimbabwe has partnered with community radio station Madziva FM to expand reach into Mashonaland Central, serving areas such as Mt Darwin, Matepatepa, and parts of Bindura.
Meanwhile, over 100 subscribers received prizes ranging from television sets and refrigerators to motorcycles and cash rewarding loyal customers nationwide with winners will collect their gifts at local offices.
Chief Financial Officer Kedarnathrao Bedare reaffirmed Azam TV’s commitment to delivering more entertainment options at affordable prices and thanked subscribers for their continued support.