Launching its operations in South Africa and nine other nations, ARISE News Channel has now extended its footprint in Africa.
The newly included Southern African countries are Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
In a statement released on Thursday, Ms Fauziya Ali-Mohammed, Chief of Staff to the Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of the media house, confirmed the expansion.
Fauziya expressed, “We are thrilled to announce that the beloved ARISE News Channel is now live in South Africa and nine other Southern African countries, available on Multichoice/DSTV Channel 416.
“The expansion means that ARISE News Channel is now broadcasting in 54 African countries, having already captivated audiences in nations like Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Cameroon, Sudan, Ghana, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, and others within Francophone Africa.
“Celebrating its 11th anniversary on January 31 this year, the Emmy-winning ARISE News Channel proudly stands as Africa’s leading global broadcaster, showcasing the continent’s excellence in Business, Politics, Technology, Commerce, Science, Sports, Showbusiness, and Fashion, while highlighting Africa’s rich diversity and culture worldwide.”
Upholding the commitment to make ARISE News Channel accessible worldwide, Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman/Editor-in-Chief, emphasized, “Our launch in Southern Africa reinforces our standing as Africa’s primary broadcaster, known for independent and thoughtful reporting. We are dedicated to promoting Africa’s best and narrating its story on the global stage.
“We will continue to showcase Africa’s rise in the global economy and ensure that Nigeria and other African nations shine bright. Our vision is long-term, aimed at providing Nigeria and Africa the same platform that CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera have provided for their regions. In this evolving era of AI-led information dissemination, controlling your narrative is paramount. We commend Multichoice for this groundbreaking move in Southern Africa.”
ARISE News Channel operates round-the-clock from its studios in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria; Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa; London, United Kingdom; and New York, United States.