Mmoloki Marumo
17 July 2008
July 15 ushered in a new era for Gaborone Broadcasting Company (GBC-TV) following the launch of its new programmes.
The Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, etv chief executive officer (CEO) Marcel Golding, board members and senior management of GBC-TV and the chairman and members of the Broadcasting Board of Botswana attended the launch Phakalane.Since August last year, GBC-TV has entered into a multi million Pula partnership with etv, providing further opportunity for the company to grow. According to sources this investment means that 51 percent of the total GBC-TV revenues is held by Mike Klinck, and etv 49 percent, which is in line with government's citizen empowerment policy. Now GBC-TV, a free to air channel, announces a brand new line-up of cutting edge programmes.
"The new schedule promises an exciting mix of dramas, reality programmes, talk shows, children's programmes, top movies and the latest news. A number of new shows have been added to the line-up that will keep viewers glued to their television sets," station manager Paul Beyl said.
The manager added there would also be a lot of soccer entertainment, including Barclays Premier League as well as other sports from golf to top-flight boxing. The new schedule will also feature internationally popular WWE wrestling extravaganzas - ECW, Smack down and Raw on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays respectively. The up-to-date local and international news will include current affairs, weather, business and entertainment updates. The English news bulletin will be broadcast at 7pm and the Setswana version at 8 pm. GBC-TV promises to broadcast a variety of movies and local programmes like Cribs and Afro vibes.
Speaking at the event, Minister Venson-Moitoi expressed confidence that; "etv will use all the expertise and skills at their disposal to ensure that GBC-TV is a commercial success". Before declaring GBC-TV officially launched the minister asked the CEO of etv to look at other areas in the country for potential investment.
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