Satellite DTH is the main means of receiving linear television in nine metropolitan areas of French-speaking Africa, according to Kantar TNS.
Africa to add 17.4 million pay-TV subs
The number of pay-TV subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa will increase by 74% between 2017 and 2023 to reach 40.89 million.
Vice launches in Africa with Econet Media
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 […]
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.