Azam TV, the digital satellite television provider, is currently in negotiations to secure broadcasting rights for live Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches.
The initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its Zimbabwean-focused content, according to its technical services manager, Munyaradzi Kapfudza.
Speaking during a subscriber prize-giving ceremony held in Harare on Friday, Kapfudza said that Azam TV is working closely with PSL administrators to finalise the necessary arrangements for the live broadcasts. Said Kapfudza:
We beam live league matches in Tanzania and we are committed to doing the same here once approval has been secured. For now, PSL games are available on channels like ZBC.
Azam’s move to broadcast local PSL matches comes on the back of its success in securing rights for the 2024/25 CAF Champions League, with live matches and highlights available via its free-to-air network and the AzamTV Max app.
The Tanzania-based broadcaster has also expanded its footprint by partnering with local media outlets, including Bulawayo’s Keyona TV—exclusive to Azam and the state-owned Transmedia decoder.
In Mashonaland Central, Azam has joined forces with Madziva FM to reach audiences in Mt Darwin, Matepatepa, and parts of Bindura.
During the event in Harare, the company recognised over 100 loyal subscribers with prizes such as television sets, refrigerators, motorcycles, and cash. – NewsDay
