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US$50 Causes Zim's World Cup Blackout

Thu, 05/04/2007 - 03:13 — admin

After ZC reportedly shelled out US$1 million to secure World Cup television rights for ZBC, the cash-strapped broadcaster apparently failed to show the matches as they couldn't afford ZW$1 million (about US$50) to have their satellite dish aligned, according to a report in The Independent. As you'd expect, there's no comment from ZBC on their "technical difficulties". It remains to be seen if ZC will be able to recoup their outlay, given that the matches weren't aired.
Zimbabwe Independent - ZBC botches World Cup deal

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Sun, 15/04/2007 - 10:54 — Oscar (not verified)

The link seems to be dead. Any way to access that article?

Sun, 15/04/2007 - 12:24 — maehara (not verified)

There seems to be a common problem with all the Zimbabwean online papers - they never archive their articles, and it's a pain in the behind. Give it a week after first publication, and they all disappear...

Fortunately, this one's been reposted at allafrica.com...