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.
Discovery and OSN bring TLC HD to MENA
Discovery Networks International is launching TLC HD in the Middle East and North Africa on March 24.
Eurochannel expands to Africa and in Europe
Eurochannel has announced that it will be expanding to Africa in February, and it will also soon be expanding into Europe.
MTG acquires French channels group Trace
Modern Times Group (MTG) has signed an agreement to acquire 75% of Trace Partners, the France based youth media brand and global pay-TV channel operator.