Broadcasting

Minister Solly Malatsi has allocated R234 million to the SABC as part of his department's R2.5 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year.

08 मई 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

TNT Sports has announced that Venus Williams will serve in an expanded studio role for its 2026 French Open broadcast alongside Andre Agassi and other tennis figures. The network unveiled its full commentator lineup on May 7 for the tournament, which begins May 18 in Paris. Williams is expected to contribute from the quarterfinal stage onward regardless of her playing status.

ZDF has apologized to viewers in the 'heute journal' for errors in a segment about US ICE operations. Deputy editor-in-chief Anne Gellinek described it as a 'double error' involving AI-generated images and incorrect archive footage. The broadcaster emphasized that AI content is not permissible in news reporting.

14 फरवरी 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

The National Association of Broadcasters has named comedian Nate Bargatze as the recipient of the 2026 NAB Television Chairman’s Award. The honor will be presented during the NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 21. Bargatze will also take part in a fireside chat and Q&A at the event.

NBC Sports is bolstering its return to Major League Baseball broadcasting by securing Joey Votto, Clayton Kershaw and Anthony Rizzo for its 2026 lineup. The network, absent from MLB coverage for 26 years, signed a three-year, $600 million deal last fall to air Sunday Night Baseball and other key games. These former stars bring extensive accolades and media appeal to the studio team.

28 जनवरी 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

Longtime Seattle Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs emotionally announced that the 2026 season will be his last after 40 years with the team. At a press conference in T-Mobile Park, the 72-year-old reflected on his career and expressed optimism for the Mariners' future. Rizzs, known for his upbeat personality, plans to call all home games before retiring.