Rwanda News Agency/Agence Rwandaise d'Information (Kigali)
26 August 2008
Kigali — President Paul Kagame on Tuesday launched the Star Africa Media wondering why local investors have not expressed any interest to join up the Chinese Pay-TV firm, RNA reports.
Mr. Kagame specifically criticized the only available local TV - the government owned Rwanda Television for not taking advantage of the technical expertise of the Chinese firm providing some 20 channels.
The quality of pictures from our TV station is of very poor quality, Kagame said, adding "I wonder why they have not looked at working with such a willing partner."
Star Africa's entry last year has put the pay TV industry at a competitive pace with South African DSTV and UK-based GTV. The outlets largely dependant on the same channels including those exclusively for news, sports and movies.
Star Africa Media was on Tuesday launching operation of its mast in Kigali which is part of its $20 million investment in a Pay-TV outlet it wants to position regionally.
Its cheap subscription rate of 8100 Francs (£14) stands out as almost the cheapest option compared to its competitors.
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