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Econet pulls the plug out of Kwese DTH platform

November 6, 2018 08.44 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Econet Media has pulled the plug out of its Kwese satellite DTH platform following a review of its business strategy and service offerings.

Filed Under: Newsline, Satellite, TV Tagged With: Africa, Econet, Kwesé Edited: 6 November 2018 08:45

Kwesé and iflix deepen partnership

February 21, 2018 09.03 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

Econet Media’s Kwesé has acquired a significant stake in iflix Africa, which will now form part of its diverse broadcast offering.

Filed Under: Middle East and Africa, Newsline Tagged With: Iflix, Kwesé Edited: 21 February 2018 09:03

ESPN returns to Africa

March 8, 2017 10.34 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

Econet Media’s Kwesé Sports and ESPN have today (March 8) launched the ESPN channel on the Kwesé TV bouquet.

Filed Under: Middle East and Africa, Newsline, TV Tagged With: Econet Media, ESPN, Kwesé Edited: 8 March 2017 10:34

Scripps expands African reach

February 14, 2017 10.44 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

Econet Media’s multimedia platform Kwesé has added Scripps Networks Interactive’s Travel Channel and Fine Living to its pay-TV offer.

Filed Under: Middle East and Africa, Newsline, TV Tagged With: Econet Media, Fine Living, Kwesé, Scripps Networks Interactive, Travel Channel Edited: 14 February 2017 10:44

Kwesé brings ESPN to Sub-Saharan Africa

October 26, 2016 15.32 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Econet Media’s Kwesé and ESPN have signed a deal to launch ESPN in 19 countries in early 2017.

Filed Under: Newsline, TV Tagged With: ESPN, Kwesé, sub-Saharan Africa Edited: 26 October 2016 15:38

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