Sudan Television
Introduction:
Sudan Television began its experimental broadcast in 1962 within the radio studios. In 1963, the current buildings were inaugurated, and the television broadcast was initially conducted via airwaves, followed by electronic recording. At that time, broadcasting hours did not exceed three hours per day, covering only the city of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.
In the early 1970s, the microwave and satellite station broadcasting system was introduced, allowing television broadcasts to cover about 70% of populated areas and major cities.
In October 1975, the first studio for rural programs was established with technical assistance from Germany. The station was equipped with telecine and video devices, and recordings were made on large tapes. A lab for color films was also added, making Sudan Television one of the oldest in the Arab world and the African continent.
In 1989, a large number of modern television equipment, including broadcasting devices, production units, and cameras, were acquired.
The satellite station was established and inaugurated on June 30, 1995, followed by the addition of another station in 1996.
Sudan Television began broadcasting internationally via satellites (Intelsat and Arabsat) in 1996. This international broadcasting expansion coincided with the introduction of modern systems such as advanced lighting, non-linear editing, electronic coloring, and computer-based editing.
Sudan Television now broadcasts its programs 24 hours a day.
The satellite broadcast covers 100% of the following regions via the following satellites:
From the ground station, programs are uploaded to satellites:
- Arabsat B2 to Nilesat
- Arabsat B2 and Arabsat A3
- AsiaSat (covers Asia)
- NSSV (covers Africa)
- Hispasat (covers Latin America)
- Hotbird (covers Europe)
- Telstar 5 (covers North America)
Services Provided:
- Sudan Channel
- Sudan Music Channel
- Nilein Sports Channel
Broadcast Coverage:
The television broadcast coverage has expanded significantly, providing viewers with a variety of choices for the first time:
- First Channel (General Program)
- Second Channel (Blue Nile Channel)
- Third Channel (Space Tone Channel), specialized for children.
The television sector is witnessing remarkable growth with digital broadcasting equipment, information technology usage, and modern studios, enhancing the screen's aesthetics.
Introduction of SMS Service:
For the first time, SMS services were introduced to facilitate communication between the broadcaster and viewers, enhancing engagement through popular programs.
Organizational Structure of the Television Sector:
The organizational structure of the television sector consists of a sector head at the top, supported by six main general departments, each with ten specialized sub-departments. Additionally, six main sections, such as the library and decor, support these departments in carrying out their specialized tasks.
All these departments and sections work cohesively to implement the sector's programming plan as outlined in the scheduled programming cycle.
Contact Information:
- Phone: +249 187 557351 & +249 187 572953
- Fax: +249 187 553538
- Email: gmoffice@sudantv.net
- Website: www.sudantv.net