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ITV Choice to launch in Africa on DStv
ITV-owned drama and entertainment channel, ITV Choice, is set to launch across Africa for the first…
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Viacom to launch localised BET channel in South Africa
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa has partnered with African pay TV provider MultiChoice to…
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DStv launch for Eva telenovela channel
Eva, a new telenovela pay TV channel operated by AMC Networks International – Zone, is…
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MultiChoice hires former Viacom exec as content chief
MultiChoice Africa has appointed former Viacom, Virgin Media and Channel 4 executive David Booth as…
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DStv adds three channels to mobile TV service
MultiChoice-owned DStv is adding ShortsTV, Ginx TV and Eurochannel to its mobile TV service DStv…
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Naspers reports ‘solid’ pay TV growth for Multichoice
South African media conglomerate Naspers, the owner of MultiChoice, added 340,000 pay TV customers in the…
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DStv adds internet-powered TV services
Africa’s MultiChoice has unveiled suite of internet-connected services for its pay TV service DStv, including…
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Trace extends Trace Sport Stars deal with MultiChoice
Europe-based channel group Trace said it will “significantly increase” the reach of Trace Sport Stars…
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Nick Jr and Nicktoons debut in Africa
Viacom has launched kids channels Nick Jr and Nicktoons in Africa for the first time…
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MultiChoice taps Net Insight for campus network
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice has chosen Net Insight to provide its Nimbra product…
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MTV extends reach in South Africa
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa plans to move MTV in South Africa to pay…
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Eutelsat signs long-term deal with MultiChoice
Eutelsat Communications has agreed a multi-transponder deal with MultiChoice Africa, designed to secure the “continuing…
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Trace to launch separate Trace Urban feed for South Africa
Trace is planning to launch a separate, dedicated feed of its flagship music channel, Trace…
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Trace launches new music channel in Angola and Mozambique
Europe-based channel group, Trace, has launched a new Portuguese-language music network in Angola and Mozambique….
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A+E’s Lifetime to launch on DStv
A+E Networks is to launch women’s entertainment channel Lifetime on the MultiChoice DStv platform in…
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MultiChoice owner Naspers reports record pay TV additions
South African media conglomerate Naspers, the owner of pay TV service provider MultiChoice, has added…
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MultiChoice signs up for new Intelsat satellite
South Africa-based DTH pay TV provider MultiChoice has signed a new 15-year service agreement with…
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MultiChoice partners with Clearleap in multiscreen deal
African pay TV provider MultiChoice has partnered with multiscreen technology specialist Clearleap, which will offer…
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SuperSport launches seventh HD channel on DStv
South African sports broadcaster SuperSport has added a seventh high definition channel to its line-up…
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Investigation ordered into SABC-Multichoice news channel deal
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has called for the country’s Competition Commission to investigate…
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MultiChoice expands Sub-Sahara Africa DTT with Intelsat deal
African DTT operator MultiChoice is expanding the reach of its TV offering in Sub-Saharan Africa…
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Naspers pay TV chief leaving
Eben Greyling, the CEO of South African conglomerate Naspers’ pay TV arm, owner of MultiChoice,…
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Multichoice clashes with SA government over digital switchover plans
South Africa-based pay TV operator Multichoice has become embroiled in a war of words with…
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M-Net South Africa appoints CEO
MultiChoice-owned M-Net South Africa has upped its director for local interest channels, Yolisa Phahle, to CEO…
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GOtv launches in Rwanda
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice’s digital-terrestrial pay TV service GOtv has launched in Rwanda….
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MultiChoice to launch 24-hour Pistorius trial channel
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice is to launch a 24-hour channel exclusively tasked with…
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MultiChoice adds new features to Explora DVR
South Africa-based MultiChoice has added new features to the DStv Explora DVR it launched in…
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CBS channels debut in Africa
CBS Action and CBS Drama are set to launch in Africa for the first time…
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Multichoice preps premium channel offer
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice is set to offer its customers access to its…
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Cartoon Network to launch in Portuguese-speaking Africa
Turner has struck a deal with South African pay TV operator MultiChoice that will kids…