The Africa Channel Names Programming, Production EVP

LOS ANGELES, January 31: The Africa Channel has promoted
Shirley Neal to the newly created position of executive VP of programming and
production.

Neal, who has been VP of production and development at the
channel since June 2005, will begin her new role immediately, reporting to Bob
Reid, the channel’s EVP and network general manager.

Neal will play a greater role in the day-to-day management
of the network, manage the on-air schedule, and assume greater responsibility
in the area of program acquisitions and licensing. She will continue to oversee
network operations, including the activities at Andrita Studios (providers of
The Africa Channel’s satellite uplink services).