Canal+ Afrique has acquired the broadcasting rights for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
My-HD brings One America News Network and AWE to MENA
My-HD and Herring Networks have launched three channels, namely One America News Network, AWE, and AWE 3D on My-HD’s video DTH platform. The Herring Networks channels launched on My-HD across […]
Encryption row over MultiChoice-SABC agreement
The South African media regulator ICASA (The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) has asked the country’s competition commission to investigate last July’s agreement for SABC to provide MultiChoice with […]
Iraq has most terrestrial channels in Arab world
Iraq has the highest number of terrestrial TV channels in the Arab World, accroding to research by the Arab Advisors Group.
Mid East pay-TV subs at 4.35m
At the end of 2013, 4.35 million households in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region subscribed to at least one pay-TV service.
New channel brings telenovelas to Africa
MIPTV 2014 -CANNES. Azteca and Cisneros Media Distribution partner with AfricaXP to launch Romanza+Africa, a telenovela channel.
FilmBox channels launched In Nigeria
MIPTV 2014 – CANNES. FilmBox Arthouse, FightBox, DocuBox and 360 TuneBox from the SPI International portfolio have been launched in Nigeria on Montage Cable Network.
Eurochannel launches in Nigeria
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.