State of Broadcasting and Digital Migration in the Region https://zimbabwe.misa.org Table 03: DTT Migration Challenges and interventions employed Challenge Intervention 1. Unavailability of decoders Facilitate the market for generic DVB-T2 decoders 2. Mass communication and national DBM program awareness Establish a concerted drive in collaboration with all key and critical stakeholders. Drive DTV messaging between suppliers, broadcasters, consumers and align communication to the national digital migration rollout plan. 3. Slow uptake of subsidised STBs Expedite subsidised decoder installations to conclude distribution and installation of government subsidy program 4. Broadcast network configuration Sentech the signal carrier to optimise network to cater for all households in an equitable manner. 5. Viewer support Walk in centres being established in localities to directly serve communities. Expanding the local municipality base on registration , installations and first line support 6.6 Key elements causing Digital Broadcasting Migration delay in South Africa • Encryption debate took too long to be resolved and therefore delayed specifications of STBs • The high decoder production costs affected availability and affordability of decoders • Fundamental deficiencies in project management lead to accountability gaps and disjointed implementation 16