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Case Study: The State of Digital Broadcasting in Brazil

The National Association of Broadcasters has appointed Farncombe Strategy, a UK based consultancy with extensive ties in the Brazilian market, to compile an independent report on the status of digital television in Brazil. The NAB commissioned this report in view of the South African government reviewing its 2005 decision on the DVB-T standard and its consideration of other standards such as the ISDB-Tb standard used in Brazil.

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The NAB is a non-profit organisation funded entirely by its members.  We regularly engage with policy makers on behalf of our members in order to promote an industry grounded in the principles of democracy, diversity and freedom of expression.

Over eighty organisations belong to the NAB and hundreds of individuals working in broadcasting and associated industries involve themselves in our activities. The NAB therefore has access to a wealth of knowledge on broadcasting in South Africa and as such, is able to advise members on a variety of issues.

The NAB provides high quality information on latest developments in the industry concerning the Regulator, ICASA, Government and Parliament.

We also interact with our other stakeholders including advertisers, agencies, producers and performers in order to optimise South Africa’s cultural and communications industries to the benefit of all.

Minister of Communications, Minister Dina Pule delivered her Budget Vote Speech in Parlaiment

Today the Minister of Communications, Minister Dina Pule delivered her Budget Vote Speech in Parlaiment.  Key issues emanating from the speech are the following:

1. The broadband Policy is due to be tabled to Cabinet in June 2013.   According to the Minister, this Policy is  to pave the way for the allocation of the 2.6GHz and 8MHz spectrum;
2. The Department envisages publishing amendments of 4 pieces of legislation before the end of the year, namely, the ICASA Amendment Bill, the ECA Amendment Bill, the SA Post Office Amendment Bill, and the Postbank Bill;
3. The Minister is due to gazette the performance period for digital switch-over;
4. The DOC in conjunction with the DTI and SABS will launch a STB compliance lab in June 2013;
5. The Minister intends issuing a policy directive in Q2 to ICASA to issue regulations on Market Definition for wholesale access to premium TV content;
6. Numerous activities are planned by the Department  to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Community broadcasting;
7. The ICT sector has created more than 37000 jobs since 2010.
   

NAB hosts Australian Communications and Media Authority regulator Mr Chris Cheah

On 15 May 2013, members of the NAB engaged with Mr Cheah on issues ranging from convergence regulation to sports rights, local content and digital migration. Mr Cheah was visiting SA as a guest speaker for the GIBS Digital Multimedia Management and Regulation programme. Australia is set to complete its final phase of digital migration in December 2013, the process took almost 7 years.

NAB hosts Thailand delegation

On 8 May 2013, the NAB hosted a delegation from Thailand. The delegation comprised officials from DETECON Consulting and Thailand’s Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission. The delegation also visited key industry role players such as ICASA, the SABC, Sentech, and others. The objective was for the Thailand Regulator to get insights and lessons learned from South Africa on digital migration, licensing processes and content regulation.
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NAB meets DoC’s (Department of Communications) Directorate on People with Disabilities

The Disability Directorate of the DoC, visited the NAB offices on 28 March 2013 to discuss the DoC’s disability programmes and strategy. A follow-up workshop between the NAB and the DoC is scheduled for the end of May 2013.
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Draft Terrestrial Broadcasting Frequency Plan
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Draft National Radio Frequency Plan
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NAB submission on draft ICASA Amendment Bill
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General Licence Fee Regulations
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