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South Africa
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AMC Networks shuts streamer Acorn TV in South Africa
In a sudden and unexpected move, AMC Networks-owned stream Acorn TV has told subscribers in…
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South African pubcaster SABC launches dedicated streamer SABC+
Public broadcaster the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has this week launched an OTT platform,…
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MultiChoice posts solid results but takes hit from World Cup investment
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice has posted solid subscriber growth and earnings for its…
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Africa’s Showmax extends streaming partnership with WWE Network
MultiChoice-owned streaming service Showmax has unveiled a deal that will see it become the new…
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Vodacom South Africa first up with Amazon Prime Mobile Edition
Mobile telco Vodacom South Africa is making streaming video service Amazon Prime Video available to…
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MultiChoice becomes Sky Glass syndication partner
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice Group is to be Comcast-owned pay TV giant Sky’s…
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Exclusive: Moonbug to launch pre-school channel with MultiChoice
YouTube-focused pre-school entertainment company Moonbug Entertainment is to launch a dedicated channel on the MultiChoice’s…
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Canal+ ups its stake in MultiChoice
France’s Canal+ has upped its stake in South African pay TV operator MultiChoice from 15%…
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BBC Studios takes BBC Kids to South Africa
BBC Studios, the UK pubcaster’s commercial arm, has partnered with Switch Media and telco MTN…
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Rlaxx TV launches in South Africa and Poland
Germany-based FAST and AVOD offering rlaxx TV has launched in South Africa and Poland. The…
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MultiChoice posts mixed results as economic downturn takes its toll
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice’s linear pay-V subscriber base increased by 0.9 million year-on-year…
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Disney+ teams with MultiChoice for South African debut
Disney has teamed up with pay TV operator MultiChoice for its forthcoming Disney+ South African…
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Disney+ confirms upcoming launch dates
SVOD streamer Disney+ has confirmed launch dates for the 42 countries and 11 new territories…
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MultiChoice adds a million subs as revenues and costs rise
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice Group has posted what it describes as “satisfactory” fiscal…
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Canal+ increases stake in MultiChoice
French pay TV giant Canal+ has increased its stake in South African pay TV operator…
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MultiChoice launches DStv-branded internet offering
South Africa-based pay TV operator MultiChoice has launched a broadband offering. The company says that the…
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DStv Media Sales taps Tata Elxsi for digital ad sales workflow
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice’s ad sales arm, DStv Media Sales, has tapped design…
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MultiChoice taps GeoGuard to block streaming piracy
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice has tapped geolocation and cybersecurity specialist GeoGuard for its…
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MultiChoice delivers robust result in face of pandemic
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice has delivered robust results for the year to March,…
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South Africa begins analogue switch-off
South Africa has started its analogue TV switch-off. Announced by the country’s Telecommunications and Postal…
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MultiChoice showcases new features as Mawela targets 40m across Africa
South Africa-based pay TV operator MultiChoice has showcased a raft of new features and services…
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ESPN extends African reach with MultiChoice deal
South Africa-based pay TV operator MultiChoice and Disney have struck a deal that will see…
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MultiChoice to integrate Netflix and Amazon, launch DStv streaming product
South Africa-based pay TV operator MultiChoice has agreed to add Netflix and Amazon Prime Video…
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SuperSport taps Insight TV to fill coronavirus gap
UHD channel provider and action sports and lifestyle producer Insight TV has struck a programming…
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Production on MultiChoice shows resumes as South Africa lockdown rules are revised
Production on a number of telenovelas aired on the MultiChoice pay TV service has resumed…
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Pay TV providers respond to Coronavirus with new offers
Pay TV providers are continuing to respond to the Coronavirus crisis and the confinement at…
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Kwesé Free TV gets green light from South African regulator
South Africa’s media and communications regulator ICASA has confirmed that it is granting a commercial…
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Kwesé TV shuts down as Econet blames Zimbabwe economic crisis
Econet Media’s pan-African satellite TV service Kwesé TV is shutting down today, with parent company…
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New corporate affairs chief for MultiChoice Africa
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice has named Reatile Tekateka as executive head of corporate…
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MultiChoice to lay off 2,000 in restructuring of customer care
South Africa’s MultiChoice is planning to lay off over 2,000 employees, according to press reports….