StarTimes is setting up digital TV across the African continent, promoting China's image in the process.
Visitors to the Mozambique town of Marracuene in southeastern Africa will notice two logos on the satellite dishes attached to local buildings: the first reads ‘StarTimes’, the second ‘China Aid’. A mural is normally visible showing the flags of China and Mozambique too.
Similar murals next to the same satellite systems can these days be seen across Africa, all set up for free to provide affordable TV services to local communities. The company at the heart of this digitization drive â
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