RecordTV Cabo Verde

RecordTV Cabo Verde, also referred to as Record Cabo Verde, is a television channel serving Cape Verde and operating as a local version of the Brazilian Record network. It was launched on 31 March 2007, making it the first Brazilian-based television channel to establish its own version in Cape Verde. The service emerged from a Cape Verdean government initiative intended to end the country's local terrestrial television monopoly, apart from RTP África, by opening the market to additional national broadcasters. The channel received the highest evaluation among three national bids in the licensing process described in reference material. Its bid reportedly achieved a 70% rating, ahead of TIVER at 57% and RTI at 54%. This positioned Record Cabo Verde as an important entrant during a period of television-market liberalization and gave the Record brand a locally produced presence in the archipelago rather than relying solely on programming imported from Brazil or Europe. The station is based in Cidadela, in the western part of Praia, on the northern side of the city. Its terrestrial network has been designed to reach viewers across multiple islands. Reference material describes coverage of up to approximately 89% of the population and roughly 75% to 80% of the country's territory, although the exact extent has varied by island, transmitter and technology. The signal has historically included analogue transmitters, while digital transmission has been introduced in parts of São Vicente, Sal and Santiago. Analogue terrestrial television in Cape Verde was scheduled to end in 2021, making the channel's digital-distribution plans strategically significant. RecordTV Cabo Verde combines locally produced news, current-affairs, entertainment, music and shopping formats with the broader identity of the Record network. Its principal local news program is Fala Cabo Verde, a Cape Verdean counterpart to Record's Fala Brasil. The program is described as airing on weekday evenings and as being coordinated by Elisabete Dias, with Silvana Gomes among its presenters or reporters. Eco Musical, presented by Edneia Barros, focuses on interviews with Cape Verdean music personalities, entertainment news and music-video programming through the Eco Top segment. Other listed programs include Balanço Geral, CV no Ar, Ponto de Vista, Record Shopping, Tudo a Ver, Contacto Directo and Pikinotes Sabe Tcheu. The channel has also carried locally relevant public-affairs and political coverage. Reference material identifies the 2011 federal, parliamentary and presidential elections as an early or notable period of election broadcasting. It also indicates that the station has expanded or considered expanding sports coverage originating in Cape Verde beyond football. Distribution has historically relied on terrestrial transmission, with the possibility of satellite availability noted in reference material, although a current distribution map and current operating status are not fully documented in the supplied sources. The available evidence supports describing RecordTV Cabo Verde as a Cape Verde-focused television outlet within the Record family, but does not establish its current ownership structure, financial performance or complete present-day schedule.

RecordTV Cabo Verde was established during a major opening of Cape Verde's terrestrial television market. Before the project associated with its launch, the domestic terrestrial sector was described as effectively monopolized, with RTP África treated as an exception. In January 2007, the Cape Verdean government pursued a process to introduce additional national broadcasters. Three bids were evaluated: the Record-backed proposal, TIVER and RTI. The Record proposal received the strongest reported assessment, at 70%, compared with 57% for TIVER and 54% for RTI. The resulting channel began broadcasting on 31 March 2007. It represented the first Brazilian-based channel to create its own Cape Verdean version, combining the reach and programming model of the Record network with local production. Rather than functioning only as a retransmission service, Record Cabo Verde developed Cape Verde-focused news, entertainment and music formats. Its local identity was especially visible in Fala Cabo Verde, a national news program modeled on Record's Brazilian Fala Brasil format, and Eco Musical, an entertainment and music program centered on Cape Verdean performers and popular culture. The station's facilities were established in Cidadela, in western Praia. From there, the channel operated a terrestrial distribution network reaching Praia and other islands of the archipelago. Coverage descriptions in the available reference material place potential reach at up to 89% of the population and approximately 75% to 80% of the national area. Because Cape Verde's geography is dispersed across islands and includes mountainous terrain, coverage has depended on individual transmitters and local topography. Some areas, including parts of Boa Vista, Tarrafal de Monte Trigo and elevated or geographically sheltered locations, were described as lacking a dedicated or reliable local signal. The analogue network included transmitters serving or relaying signals toward islands such as Santo Antão, Sal, São Nicolau, Fogo and Brava. The technical configuration changed over time; examples in the source material include a Santo Antão analogue signal from Mindelo and transmitter changes on Fogo. Digital terrestrial transmission was later introduced in parts of São Vicente, Sal and Santiago on channel 2. This development occurred against the wider transition to digital television in Cape Verde, with analogue terrestrial broadcasting ending in 2021 according to the supplied reference context. The present extent of RecordTV Cabo Verde's digital, satellite or other distribution is not established by the available material. Programming has covered several genres. Fala Cabo Verde served as the main local news program and was described as airing from Monday through Friday at 19:30. Silvana Gomes was associated with its presentation or reporting, while Elisabete Dias was identified as its coordinator. Eco Musical, presented by Edneia Barros, focused on interviews with leading figures in Cape Verdean music and entertainment. Its related Eco Top segment presented music videos. The wider listed schedule included Balanço Geral, CV no Ar, Ponto de Vista, Record Shopping, Tudo a Ver, Contacto Directo and Pikinotes Sabe Tcheu. Record Cabo Verde also developed a role in public and political information. The channel's coverage of the 2011 federal, parliamentary and presidential elections is specifically noted in the reference material. Sports programming from Cape Verde was also reported or contemplated, with an indication that the scope could extend beyond football. These activities broadened the channel's function from a general entertainment broadcaster into a national media platform. The supplied sources do not provide a verified founder, current executive leadership, financial information, detailed ownership filings or a definitive account of the channel's present schedule. Accordingly, the channel's historical launch, local base, programming profile and network relationship can be documented, while its current corporate and distribution details require further verification.

• 2021

  Analogue terrestrial television shutdown

  [1]Record Cabo Verdeen.wikipedia.org

  Cape Verde's analogue terrestrial television era ends, increasing the importance of digital distribution for broadcasters such as Record Cabo Verde.

• 2011

  Election broadcasting

  [1]Record Cabo Verdeen.wikipedia.org

  The channel broadcasts coverage of federal, parliamentary and presidential elections.

• 2007

  Government opens a competitive terrestrial television process

  [1]Record Cabo Verdeen.wikipedia.org

  Cape Verde begins a project intended to end the local terrestrial television monopoly, with bids from Record, TIVER and RTI.

• 2007

  Record Cabo Verde launches

  [1]Record Cabo Verdeen.wikipedia.org

  The local Record network channel starts broadcasting on 31 March.

A locally produced Cape Verdean television service carrying the Record network identity while focusing on national news, entertainment, music, public affairs and island-wide terrestrial access.

• News

  Fala Cabo Verde

  The channel's principal local news program and Cape Verdean counterpart to Record's Fala Brasil. It covers national news and is described as airing on weekday evenings. Silvana Gomes is associated with the program, while Elisabete Dias is identified as its coordinator.

• Music and entertainment

  Eco Musical

  A locally presented entertainment format focused on Cape Verdean music and show business. The program includes interviews with notable music personalities and is associated with Eco Top, a segment featuring selected music videos. Edneia Barros is identified as its presenter.

• News and current affairs

  Balanço Geral

  A listed Record Cabo Verde program associated with the network's news and current-affairs programming. The supplied material does not provide a detailed format description or transmission history for the Cape Verdean version.

• Television shopping

  Record Shopping

  A listed shopping-oriented television program within the channel's schedule. No further information about its products, commercial partners or current availability is provided in the supplied sources.

• Opinion and current affairs

  Ponto de Vista

  A listed opinion or current-affairs program. The available reference does not specify its presenters, format, broadcast period or current status.

• Talk and current affairs

  Contacto Directo

  A listed direct-contact or discussion program in the Record Cabo Verde schedule. The source material does not provide enough detail to establish its precise format or run.

• 2007

  Create a locally adapted Cape Verdean Record channelStrategy

  Background

  The Cape Verdean government was opening terrestrial television to new national operators, and the Record network sought to establish a dedicated local service rather than rely solely on imported programming.

  Action taken

  Record launched Record Cabo Verde on 31 March 2007 with a Praia-based operation and locally oriented news, entertainment and music programming.

  Aftermath

  The move gave the Brazilian Record brand a national television presence in Cape Verde and made the channel one of the new participants in the country's liberalized terrestrial market.

  Source

• Expand digital terrestrial distributionStrategy

  Background

  Cape Verde's television infrastructure was moving from analogue terrestrial broadcasting toward digital transmission, with difficult island geography making network coverage a continuing operational issue.

  Action taken

  Digital signals were introduced on channel 2 in São Vicente, Sal and Santiago, while broader digital coverage was contemplated.

  Aftermath

  The transition created a path for continued terrestrial distribution after the analogue shutdown, but the available sources do not establish the channel's complete current digital footprint.

  Source

1. 1Record Cabo Verdeen.wikipedia.org
2. 2RecordTV Europarecordeuropa.com