Eurochannel is launching in Nigeria on the new pay-TV provider Montage TV.
Naspers Pay-TV CEO Greyling steps down
Eben Greyling, CEO of the Naspers pay-television operations, has decided to take a break and pursue new interests after more than 18 years with the group.
Discovery sets ID Xtra launch date
Discovery’s latest addition to its family of channels, ID Xtra is set to launch on April 1.
Arqiva inks exclusive Middle East deal
Arqiva has announced it will support Qatar’s first satellite company Es’hailSat to distribute Al Jazeera Media Network channels to the Middle East.
STN brings DTH platform to sub-Saharan Africa
Slovenia’s STN has announced that it has brought the new DTH platform operated by the Chinese company Startimes to sub-Saharan Africa.
Eutelsat-Nilesat tops 50m in MENA
The Eutelsat-Nilesat 7/8 degrees West neighbourhood now has an audience of 51.5 million homes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Africa gains hybrid satellite-cellular solution
Spacecom’s AMOS-5, located at 17 degrees East, is now providing a hybrid satellite-cellular communications solution in Africa.
CET Teleport integrates with Limeline Group
CET Teleport in Germany is integrating with the Limeline Group and all of the companies in the two organisations are to be rebranded under the Onlime Group.
DISCOP finds strategic partners
Basic Lead has entered into strategic alliances in Turkey and South Africa, selling 50% of its content markets DISCOP Istanbul and DISCOP Africa to local partners.
BBC Worldwide appoints VP and general manager for Africa
BBC Worldwide has appointmented Joel Churcher as VP and general manager Africa, starting in April.