Econet Media’s Kwesé has acquired a significant stake in iflix Africa, which will now form part of its diverse broadcast offering.
40% more FTA HD channels at 7/8 degrees West
At this year’s Cabsat Eutelsat Communications has released new data about the TV channels it broadcasts from its 7/8 degrees West video neighbourhood.
Eutelsat expands in MENA region
Satellite TV services now reach 59 million homes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), or 94% of the total in 14 Arabic-speaking countries in the region.
RSCC inks deal with Chronosat
The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has signed an agreement with Germany’s Chronosat to expand cooperation on the use of the Express-AM7 satellite.
Triax appoints new MENA sales director
Triax has appointed Henrik Lindskou-Mouritsen as regional sales director for Triax Middle East and North Africa.
Netflix and Amazon struggle in MENA
Netflix and Amazon struggle in MENA as local brands attempt to break through, IHS Markit says.
TV5Monde expands in sub-Saharan Africa
TV5Monde has signed a long-term distribution contract with SES to broadcast three FTA channels to French-speaking and Francophile viewers in sub-Saharan Africa.
SPI inks key Nigerian deal
SPI International/Filmbox has signed an agreement with Anttention Media.
Trace to launch SVOD in DR Congo
Trace will launch its SVOD service TracePlay in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) at the end of this year.
MENA OTT revenues to quadruple
Middle East & North Africa OTT TV episodes and movies will generate revenues of $1.75 billion by 2022; more than quadruple the $428 million recorded in 2016.