MIPCOM 2017 – CANNES. Vice Media is further expanding into Africa following a joint venture with Econet Media, which owns Kwese TV.
African pay TV market reached 23.7mi subscribers
The total number of pay-tv subscribers in Africa reached approximately 23.7 million at the end of the second quarter, according to Datxis. This represents a quarter on quarter growth of +2%, and a year on year growth of +18%, compared to the second quarter of 2016.
Vivacom makes Eutelsat African choice
Bulgaria’s Vivacom has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat for C-band capacity on the Eutelsat 8 West B satellite in order to expand its video business in Africa.
TV5Monde expands in sub-Saharan Africa
TV5Monde has signed a long-term distribution contract with SES to broadcast three FTA channels to French-speaking and Francophile viewers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Iflix secures additional $133 million funding
The SVOD service for emerging markets Iflix has completed a $133 million funding round.
Viacom secures deals across Europe, Africa
Viacom International Media Networks has announced a string of deals, covering linear, SVOD and multi platform distribution in Europe and Africa.
Mobile distribution essential for African OTT success
Sub-Saharan Africa OTT TV and video will still be a very immature sector by 2022, with movie and TV episode revenues reaching $640 million for 35 countries.
Intelsat and Dalkom Somalia sign agreement
Intelsat and Dalkom Somalia have signed an agreement for satellite services.
iflix extends to 23 territories with iflix Africa
iflix, a SVoD service for emerging markets, has announced the establishment of iflix Africa to bring its service to sub-Saharan Africa.i
New Ethiosat TV platform on Eutelsat
Ethiopia’s Information Network Security Agency (INSA), in charge of the transformation of the country’s high-tech and security industry, officialised the launch of Ethiosat, its new TV platform.
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