{"id":69591,"date":"2016-10-27T21:54:23","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T13:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/inflection-point-reached-where-does-the-broadcast-market-go-next\/"},"modified":"2016-10-27T21:54:23","modified_gmt":"2016-10-27T13:54:23","slug":"inflection-point-reached-where-does-the-broadcast-market-go-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/inflection-point-reached-where-does-the-broadcast-market-go-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Inflection Point Reached: Where does the Broadcast Market go Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Africa is a region where many satellite operators believe there are strong opportunities for growth, particularly in terms of the broadcast sector where pay-TV penetration levels are still low. Bubbling under the surface are some very interesting dynamics as the markets show signs of potential. Recently, Frost &amp; Sullivan put out its \u201cDigital Media \u2014 Pay TV and VOD in Africa\u201d report, which gave a comprehensive update on the state of pay-TV markets across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Deepti Dhinakaran, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) research analyst at Frost &amp; Sullivan, told Via Satellite about some of the report\u2019s key findings. Dhinakaran says that despite MultiChoice\u2019s DStv dominance, South Africa has the most developed pay-TV market, whereas triple-play services are more developed in Kenya; this was somewhat of a surprise to the research firm, she says.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/h1qszAXSjqda5tzLSdCw_01_VS_MEA2016_Cover_DGTL-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/h1qszAXSjqda5tzLSdCw_01_VS_MEA2016_Cover_DGTL-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/h1qszAXSjqda5tzLSdCw_01_VS_MEA2016_Cover_DGTL-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/h1qszAXSjqda5tzLSdCw_01_VS_MEA2016_Cover_DGTL-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/h1qszAXSjqda5tzLSdCw_01_VS_MEA2016_Cover_DGTL.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the Middle East &amp; Africa 2016 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>Dhinakaran believes that despite stiff competition in the South African Video on Demand (VOD) market with key providers (for example, ShowMax and Netflix), an inability to differentiate offerings has resulted in market consolidation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOwing to slow internet download speeds and the high cost of access for video streaming, pay-TV and VOD services are still not mutually exclusive, but complementary in Africa,\u201d she explains. \u201cPartnerships between telecommunications providers, infrastructure providers, and VOD providers are helping subscribers to access content with zero-data costs while increasing traction for telecommunications providers. The IPTV services market remains virtually untapped in Africa, mainly because of under-developed fiber infrastructure and high data costs.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>OTT<\/h2>\n<p>Dhinakaran believes the Over-the-Top (OTT) market, particularly in South Africa, could be one to watch over the next year, especially given that industry titan Netflix recently launched into market. While Amazon Prime Video OTT service is yet to be launched, Dhinakaran believes that with the steady growth in mobile penetration and falling handset prices, we can expect a substantial increase in the percentage of OTT services consumed on mobile platforms during the next two years.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6b4ae7d88b2;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6b4ae7d88b2 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6b4ae7d88b3').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6b4ae7d88b3'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>When looking at OTT, Vicky Myburgh, partner\/director at PriceWaterhouseCoopers Africa, says there is strong growth potential in the VOD sector, but large international players just entering the market are lacking local content. As a result, TV market revenues will continue to be dominated by traditional pay-TV subscriptions and advertising. Furthermore, the broadband infrastructure needed for robust OTT services is simply not there yet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBroadband penetration was just 14 percent in South Africa in 2015 and is set to reach only 24 percent of households by 2020,\u201d she says. \u201cSignificant investment in infrastructure will be required if online TV services are to gain significant uptake in the long term. In the medium term, premium TV packages and VOD services will be focused on the higher-income households of the largest cities.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>DTH<\/h2>\n<p>While the threat to Direct to Home (DTH) from OTT services such as Netflix is still in its infancy, satellite pay-TV still faces other forms of competition, notably from Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). Myburgh says significant inroads have been made in many countries in Africa with the rollout of DTT, and as its bouquets bring additional choice at relatively low premiums, DTT may start winning some favor over DTH. \u201cAs consumers in Africa have been under pressure recently with their dispensable income, DTT bouquets might just bring the value they were looking for,\u201d says Myburgh. \u201cHowever, the environment is really challenging at the moment and I believe it will be some time before the investments made in DTT show an acceptable Return on Investment (ROI).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dhinakaran offers up a mixed opinion. She believes that while DTH will continue to remain the dominant pay-TV service, with more than 75 percent market share across Africa, its services are currently not affordable for the majority of the population. She adds that DTT\u2019s market share is growing relatively faster due to its less expensive offerings, which will consequently result in an increase in terrestrial infrastructure investments.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/marquee-test-akiaisur2rgicbmpehea\/teIRrJCmQ9GoFR8fCps9_BTD-Command-Centre_Panorama1.jpg\"><figcaption>Multichoice.BTD Command Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cDTT services are expected to pose stiff competition to DTH over the next two to three years,\u201d she says, echoing Myburgh\u2019s sentiments. \u201cWhile DTH services are dominant in the South African market, DTT dominates the Kenyan and Nigerian markets. DTH players such as MultiChoice and Wananchi should have positive growth trends, provided they correctly position themselves in the market, whilst also offering innovative \u2018value for money\u2019 service bundles with the right pricing and choice of content across TV and mobile platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The market is at an interesting inflection point; Dhinakaran points to a greater convergence across the VOD, pay-TV, IPTV and telecoms markets as an emerging trend, enabling providers to capture new revenue streams. She cites the examples of Ericsson offering pay-TV software services; pay-TV provider MultiChoice offering VOD services; and telecommunications service providers such as MTN and Safaricom securing pay-TV and IPTV service licenses respectively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother major trend is that providers who have invested significantly in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network roll-out have emerged as triple-play service providers. This has enabled them to offer superior quality IPTV services that rely on fiber technology rather than satellite services. For example, Zuku in Kenya took advantage of its fiber infrastructure to offer innovative triple-play service packages that address multiple needs,\u201d adds Dhinakaran\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Zuku<\/h2>\n<p>Usually, when you think of DTH in Africa, the first company that springs to mind is MultiChoice TV, the most established pay-TV provider in South Africa and other countries in the region. But other DTH alternatives have emerged in recent years. StarTimes, the Chinese company, has also invested heavily in DTH platforms. Another company that has launched satellite-based pay-TV services is The Wananchi Group through its Zuku TV brand. Jay Chudasama, CEO of Zuku TV, still believes the potential market for DTH is \u201cmassive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMillions more households will be created from the population boom, and all of these households will become TV households. The DTH market is still very much in the growth phase, and this growth phase will continue at least for the next 10 years,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6b4ae7d93db;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6b4ae7d93db = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6b4ae7d93dc').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6b4ae7d93dc'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>While OTT and DTT are emerging as serious threats to DTH in the region, Chudasama thinks satellite will remain dominant over the next decade. \u201cSome of the studies that have been done in this part of the world show that more and more households will get connected to the electricity grid. Although the market is competitive, it is not getting saturated. Right now, you have swaths of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania which are still not connected to electricity. When they do get connected up, they are potential customers as they can then have a TV set. Their next option is then a pay-TV connection. The pay-TV market continues to grow,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Chudasama says with alternative energy suppliers growing rapidly across Africa, that Zuku will look to partner with them to provide a pay-TV solution for their customers who are getting solar energy.<\/p>\n<p>Zuku\u2019s product portfolio includes fiber optic home entertainment. It has a triple play of internet, telephony and TV, as well as pay-TV through satellite. Chudasama says both options fit in well with its strategy. \u201cOTT\/streaming technology works perfectly with our fiber triple-play product option. However, the demand for value for money pay-TV content will also continue to grow in this part of the world,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>However, building a pay-TV business is far from easy for a player like Zuku TV, even if the market opportunity is \u201cmassive.\u201d Chudasama believes the biggest challenge is to reduce the initial set up and installation cost to the customer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe initial installation price can sway the customer to decide which provider to connect with. We are also investing in new technology, which will remove the need for [Set Top Boxes] STBs in new TV sets. This technology will also support our partnership to deliver content to the energy (solar) companies,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of satellite capacity, Chudasama admits the operator is \u201cmaxed out\u201d on its transponders. He says that due to consumer demand for more choice and the need for localized content, the operator will acquire at least one more transponder in the next 12 months, and one or two more over the next three years.<\/p>\n<h2>Millennials<\/h2>\n<p>One of the big challenges facing any pay-TV operator is attracting the younger generation of user to pay to access content. In Africa, this is a particularly interesting challenge. Myburgh says with mobile remaining the most popular way of accessing the internet in South Africa, penetration is forecast to rise from 45 percent to 72 percent over the next few years. She says young people are propelling Entertainment and Media (E&amp;M) growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s youth are very comfortable with digital consumption of content and they are also used to staying connected for most of their day. They have the time and resources to consume entertainment and media content. They certainly do consume most of their content via mobile but, increasingly so, the content should be available on any device and format to reach young consumers,\u201d she says. \u201cYounger people consume more media than older people, are more open to adopting digital behaviors, and therefore more open to digital spending. In addition, many of the most youthful markets have rapidly growing middle classes whose discretionary spending power is on the rise \u2014 and E&amp;M spending is usually discretionary. The opportunity for media companies is to understand how the youth spend on digital content and to be able to predict when and how they will pivot from, for instance, paying for downloads to streaming content and paying for a streaming service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe still simulcast the live streams from eight of our SuperSport channels, but we now do additional live-streaming-only feeds as well,\u201d Van Eeden says. \u201cAs an example we had seven additional live court feeds from the Australian Open Tennis, three additional live feeds from the U.S. Masters golf tournament and one additional live feed from the Open Championship Golf. This allowed viewers to select specific matches or feeds on their mobile app or PC that are not available on broadcast.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6b4ae7d9b48;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6b4ae7d9b48 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6b4ae7d9b49').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6b4ae7d9b49'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Dhinakaran says the Millennial generation primarily uses mobile platforms to watch videos. She says it is more common in countries like Nigeria, due to falling handset and mobile data prices. \u201cThey find the mobile platform very convenient to watch content as they can download and view it offline later at any convenient time they want to,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<p>From an operator point of view, Chudasama says the consumer choices of accessing and consuming content continue to increase. \u201cThe advent of 4G technology and smart phones and tablets has further enhanced those options. We have a strong product development function and we continue to invest to delivering options to our subscribers, enabling them to view quality content of their choice, wherever and whenever,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/marquee-test-akiaisur2rgicbmpehea\/k6jdufQhQtyNuHidH1Rh_DS8_4421.jpg\"><figcaption>MultichoiceSuperSport broadcast desk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gerdus van Eeden, group CTO of Naspers Ltd, the parent company of the MultiChoice Group and channels like SuperSport, one of the region\u2019s leading sports channels, says as part of SuperSport\u2019s strategy, it has introduced a number of eSports events which target the younger and mobile audience. The company delivers these events both on mobile apps and the web, as well as on broadcast.<\/p>\n<p>This year SuperSport has had a focus on doing a number of additional live streamings of major sports events where it streams live content that is not broadcast.<\/p>\n<h2>Digital Migration<\/h2>\n<p>With demands for satellite capacity likely on the increase and low pay-TV penetration rates, the market is clearly on the cusp of change. Chudasama believes the key change has been \u201cdigital migration.\u201d He believes this has initiated a different thought process and has allowed people to have a greater variety of channels than what they could access with only analog.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI believe FTA is commanding the most popularity, but if you continue to focus on regional channels and content, you will be successful,\u201d he says. \u201cFor example, Swahili is the most popular local language; it appeals to the masses here. From a regional perspective, it is very sensitive by a country-to-country perspective. What might be popular in Kenya may not be in Tanzania. We need to understand what content these local markets require. I think it will be localized content which will support the growth of businesses like ours.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Myburgh, when looking at the market, points to the latest PwC research, saying that for the first time this year PwC saw a near-perfect correlation between countries whose average population is under the age of 35 years and the projected higher entertainment and media growth for these countries. She says PwC believes this is caused not only by the fact that younger audiences are incredibly comfortable with digital consumption but also by staying connected for most of their day and having the time and resources to consume entertainment and media content.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn average E&amp;M spending in the 10 youngest markets is growing three times as rapidly as in the 10 oldest markets. We see this trend in Africa with more than 60 percent of South-Africa\u2019s population being below the age of 35, in Kenya and Nigeria it is 80 percent and we expect to see some of the fastest growth rates in entertainment and media spend in these countries,\u201d Myburgh says. \u201cThe opportunity for media companies is to understand how the young spend on digital content, and to be able to predict, for example, when they will pivot from paying for music downloads to streaming music services.\u201d <strong>VS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 224:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/N4VHdBzKSxmTvgwGpPuz_MEA_2016_Ft2-300x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/N4VHdBzKSxmTvgwGpPuz_MEA_2016_Ft2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/N4VHdBzKSxmTvgwGpPuz_MEA_2016_Ft2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/N4VHdBzKSxmTvgwGpPuz_MEA_2016_Ft2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/N4VHdBzKSxmTvgwGpPuz_MEA_2016_Ft2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tHTS in Africa: Where will They Make the Difference?<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 227:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/GOoGJuzjSK6Z9xQNiEt7_EdNote_Header_Web-300x167.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/GOoGJuzjSK6Z9xQNiEt7_EdNote_Header_Web-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/GOoGJuzjSK6Z9xQNiEt7_EdNote_Header_Web-800x446.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/GOoGJuzjSK6Z9xQNiEt7_EdNote_Header_Web-640x357.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/GOoGJuzjSK6Z9xQNiEt7_EdNote_Header_Web.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tOperators Jostle for Position in Africa<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 226:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Jg8a93u1RYSmwNwh5fDi_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Jg8a93u1RYSmwNwh5fDi_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Jg8a93u1RYSmwNwh5fDi_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Jg8a93u1RYSmwNwh5fDi_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Jg8a93u1RYSmwNwh5fDi_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Jg8a93u1RYSmwNwh5fDi_Opinion_Bubbles_Web.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tThe Continental Approach to Space Activities: The African Space Policy and Strategy<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 225:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hNdSU844TFiF23M3AbtG_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hNdSU844TFiF23M3AbtG_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-300x300.jpg 300w, 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Bubbling under the surface are some very interesting dynamics as the markets show signs of potential. 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