Arabsat and Morgan for Information and Communications Technology (MICT) have signed a contract for satellite communications capacities on 5-C at 20 degrees East.
ViewSat achieves record MENA growth
The increase in the number of private broadcast channels in the Middle East and the industry-wide push towards greater coverage and expansion into new markets have resulted in a year […]
Euronews to launch pan-African channel
Euronews is to launch what will be the first pan-African rolling news channel, in partnership with Télé Congo, the national TV channel of the Republic of Congo.
Pay-TV thrives in the Middle East & North Africa
Pay-TV revenues in the Middle East and North Africa will grow by more than 83% between 2010 and 2020 to $5.60 billion, according to a new report from Digital TV […]
Exterity and Hambisana bring IPTV to Africa
Exterity is launching a joint offering with Hambisana to bring Sub-Saharan companies flexible IPTV systems.
OSN launches Sundance Channel HD
OSN has signed a deal with AMC/Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, to launch Sundance Channel HD in the Middle East and North Africa region.
MTG launches free-TV channel in Tanzania
Modern Times Group (MTG) has launched its first ever advertising funded free-TV channel in Tanzania under the TV1 brand.
Zenterio/Vestel ink African DVB-T2 box deal
Zenterio and Vestel have teamed up to deliver DVB-T2 set-top boxes on a commercial basis in Uganda and Rwanda.
Motive inks South African VOD deal
Motive Television has signed a contract with Johannesburg-based Siyaya Free to Air TV (PTY) Ltd.
Amos-4 reaches orbital position
The Amos-4 communications satellite has successfully arrived at 65 degrees East, its designated permanent service location.