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Econet brings F1 to African fans for free
26 Aug 2016 at 10:43hrs | Views

Econet Media has added Formula 1® racing to its already impressive portfolio. The African broadcaster has successfully concluded an impressive three and a half year deal with Formula One World Championship Limited which gives its Free-to-Air (FTA) platform Kwesé Free Sports, exclusive free-to-air, English language rights across Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa. The deal means that Kwesé Free Sports will now broadcast same-day delayed coverage of Formula 1® racing to African viewers in a number of countries.
Coverage starts with the broadcast of the 2016 FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX from the world famous Spa-Francorchamps on the 28th August. This will include all the race action from practice and qualifying rounds on the 26-27th August as well as the race itself on the 28 August 2016.
Econet Media CEO Joseph Hundah, said: "Econet Media, through our Kwesé portfolio, remains committed to bringing premium sporting content to viewers by becoming a hub for the very best in global and local sports content. We are thrilled to bring African FTA viewers the latest from the Formula One circuits."
Source - Agencies