Gilbert Promotions, StarSat enter paytv deal
Friday, September 21, 2018
The Botswana channel is expected to be launched before the end of October 2018 and should be up and running in November. The renowned music promoter and founder of Gilbert Promotions, Gilbert ‘PP wa Pimp’ Seagile told Arts & Culture that the idea is to promote local talent internationally through a global television provider.
Seagile said that just like known channels such as Mzansi Magic, which airs on DStv, Botswana Channel would be available to all StarSat subscribers.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....