Isha Sesay own, brand-new weekday show on CNN International (DStv 401) will be titled CNN NewsCenter and will start this coming Monday, 16 April on the international news channel at 21:30, directly following the new Amanpour with Christiane Amanpour at 21:00 (all South African times)
There's no official announcement from CNN or CNN International yet regarding the show or its name.
CNN NewsCenter with Isha Sesay will give viewers a "global picture of the day's news, taking you beyond the headlines and going to the heart of every story" says the new electronic programme guide (EPG) information on MultiChoice's DStv i-plate.
"We'll take you beyond the headlines and to the heart of every story, with the most compelling video and sound feeding in from around the world. But we'll also shine the spotlight on other stories, some of which are under the radar, but which we believe are just as important."
"In CNN NewsCenter you'll hear from underrepresented voices, and from the people at the center of the story. And we'll only bring in our reporters and analysts when they can provide the very latest new information or can add a frontline perspective that is crucial to understanding the story. Smart, dynamic and passionate, CNN NewsCenter won't just keep you informed, we'll keep you on the edge of your seat.''
Amanpour and CNN NewsCenter kicks in CNN International's brand-new primetime line-up on Monday, which could presumably, possibly, also be the date that CNN International's new World Sport starts which is also getting a make-over sometime this month. CNN International now has a primetime line-up perfect for South African viewers with appointment television.
Quest Means Business with Richard Quest at 20:30 is from Monday the lead-in to the very strong Amanpour at 21:00, followed at 21:30 by CNN NewsCenter with Isha Sesay, Connect the World with Becky Anderson at 22:00 and World Sport at 23:30.
The caustic and opinionated Piers Morgan Tonight gets moved out to midnight. BackStory becomes a weekly show. The new primetime line-up shows a renewed emphasis on news reporting in prime time for CNN International.
