Africa is forecast to have 15.57 million paying SVOD subscriptions by 2028, up from 6.15 million at the end of last year.
German and Arabic setbacks for Russia Today
The German service of RT (Russia Today) is no longer in operation.
MENA to gain 2m pay-TV subscribers
The number of pay-TV subscribers in 20 MENA countries will increase from 17.32 million in 2022 to 19.20 million in 2028.
OSN joins anti-piracy alliance
Dubai-based OSN has issued a statement about its decision to join the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE).
Africa to reach 57m pay-TV subs
The number of pay-TV subscribers in Africa will increase by around 16 million between 2022 and 2028. T
Jakob Mejhede Andersen launches new MENA production company
Jakob Mejlhede Andersen, former Viaplay Group and Shahid chief content officer, has launched new production and development company The Yard Films, based out of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
SPI’s Dizi launches in Mozambique
SPI/FilmBox and Moçambique Telecom SA (Tmcel) have signed a distribution agreement that allows the latter’s subscribers in Mozambique to access Dizi via Yabadoo, one of Africa’s leading live TV streaming […]
MBC Group joins anti-piracy ACE
MBC Group, the largest and leading media company in the MENA region, has joined the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE).
Gametoon expands to Ethiopia
SPI’s gaming and esports channel Gametoon is now available in the Desta package in Ethiopia.
SPI’s Dizi and Gametoon expand in Middle East
SPI/FilmBox and evision, the media & entertainment division of e& life, have extended their distribution agreement to include Gametoon and Dizi channels in MENA.