German TV channels will continue to be offered by Satelio in Namibia and Deukom in South Africa.
Starzplay expands in MENA via Apple TV
The SVOD service Starzplay in now available in the MENA region Apple TV channels on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs.
DreamWorks expands in Africa
NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN) and the African pay-TV operator StarTimes have launched the 24-hour kids and family entertainment channel DreamWorks on the latter’s platform across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Euronews to keep African service
Euronews has decided to retain rather than sell its Africanews service.
Major expansion for Showmax Pro
The new live streaming service Showmax Pro has expanded to an additional 40 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Discovery expands in Africa
Discovery will launch Investigation Discovery (ID) and Discovery Science in French with the pay-TV provider StarTimes in sub-Saharan Africa.
WarnerMedia and Canal+ strengthen African partnership
WarnerMedia and Canal+ Group have launched TNT and Cartoon Network within Les Bouquet’s Canal+ pay-TV offer in Rwanda.
Timeless Drama Channel and Gametoon go on StarTimes
SPI International and the African digital TV operator StarTimes have expanded their distribution agreement to include Timeless Drama Channel (TDC) and Gametoon.
Thema launches Maghreb VOD
France’s Thema has launched a new offer named Magreb VOD.
John Illingworth joins Bitmovin
John Illingworth has been appointed sales director Middle East at Bitmovin.