LESOTHO has allocated M17 million to the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology for the implementation of digital migration project in the country.
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July 31, 2021
STAFF REPORTER
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Lesotho implements digital migration project
The Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Sam Rapapa
This was announced by the Minister of Communications Sam Rapapa in Mokhotlong on Friday.
He said the digital migration simply means moving from analogue to digital broadcasting services adding that the platform will offer brighter pictures and quality sound on television.
Mr Rapapa said the allocated funds will be used mainly for the construction of towers countrywide and the procurement of set top boxes.
He urged chiefs and councilors who attended the event to encourage the public to move to digital broadcasting as it is cost effective.
He also appealed to Basotho to be innovative and use technology in order to improve their living conditions.
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For his part, the Mokhotlong District Administrator, Serame Linake appreciated the installation of the television and set top box, saying it will be used to broadcast national events such as presentation of budget speech.
The launch of digital migration project has already been held in Qacha's Nek and Thaba Tseka. LeNA
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