Sudan TV

Introductory Brief

Experimental broadcasting for Sudan Television began in 1962 within the radio studios. In 1963, the current buildings were inaugurated. Initially, broadcasting was live on-air before electronic recording was introduced. At that time, transmission did not exceed three hours per day, covering Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.

In the early 1970s, microwave systems and satellite stations were introduced, expanding coverage to approximately 70% of populated areas and major cities.

In October 1975, the first rural programming studio was established with German technical assistance. The station was equipped with telecine and video devices using large-format tapes, followed by a color film laboratory. Sudan TV is considered one of the oldest television networks in the Arab world and the African continent.

In 1989, a significant amount of modern television equipment was acquired, including transmitters, production units, and cameras. The satellite station was established and inaugurated on June 30, 1995, followed by a second station in 1996.

International satellite broadcasting via Intelsat and Arabsat commenced in 1996. This leap in international transmission coincided with the introduction of modern lighting systems, non-linear editing (NLE), electronic coloring, and computer-based editing.

Currently, the station broadcasts 24 hours a day.

Satellite Coverage :

Satellite broadcasting achieves 100% coverage via the following satellites:

Programs are uplinked from the ground station to:

• Arabsat B2
• Nilesat

* via Arabsat B2

* Arabsat A3

• AsiaSat: Covers Asia.
• NSS: Covers Africa.
• Hispasat: Covers Latin America.
• Hot Bird: Covers Europe.
• Telstar 5: Covers North America.

Available Services & Channels

The network provides its services through:

• Sudan TV
• Sudan Music Channel
• Nilein Sports

Broadcasting Expansion:

The scope of television broadcasting has expanded significantly, offering Sudanese viewers multiple options for the first time:

• Channel One: General Programming.
• Channel Two: Blue Nile Channel.
• Channel Three: Space Toon (Specialized children's channel).

The television sector is witnessing a visible boom in digital broadcasting equipment, information technology usage, and modern studios, which has positively reflected on the screen's aesthetic quality. Additionally, SMS services were introduced for the first time to enhance interactivity between the station and its audience during popular programs.

Organizational Structure

The organizational structure is headed by the Sector Chairperson, supported by six main General Directorates. These branch into ten specialized sub-directorates, assisted by six primary departments, such as the Archive (Library) and Set Design (Decor).

All these entities work in harmony to execute the sector’s plan as outlined in the scheduled programming cycle.

Contact Information:

Tel: +249 187 557351 / +249 187 572953

Fax: +249 187 553538

E-mail: gmoffice@sudantv.net

Website: www.sudantv.net