SABC’s 24-hour news network and re-run channel SABC Encore are to remain on the DStv network.
Sundance TV launches on DStv in South Africa
AMC Networks International UK will launch Sundance TV in South Africa for the first time, on Multichoice’s DStv.
African pay TV revenue to reach $6 billion in 2021
According to the latest data by Dataxis for the year ending 2016, the number of pay-TV subscribers in Africa stood at approximately 18.7 million.
Sub-Saharan Africa pay-TV thrives despite falling prices
Most of the main pay-TV operators in Sub-Saharan Africa lowered their prices during 2016 to ward off competitors. The knock-on effect was that other platforms lowered their fees.
New Eva+ telenovela channel for Africa
AMC Networks International – UK announced will launch telenovela channel Eva+ in Africa, a sister channel to Eva that first aired in spring 2015.
Intelsat 36 enters service with HD for Sub-Saharan Africa
The Intelsat 36 satellite has entered service, providing broadcasting and direct-to-home (DTH) services for Africa’s MultiChoice, a DTH platform in South Africa.
BBC Brit, BBC Earth and BBC First launch in Africa
BBC Brit, BBC Earth and BBC First will launch on MultiChoice’s DStv platform in South Africa.
ITV Choice launches in Africa on DStv
ITV Choice will launch across Africa for the first time following a deal between ITV Studios Global Entertainment and African pay-TV operator MultiChoice.
VIMN Africa launches localised BET
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa has partnered with MultiChoice to launch a new localized BET channel exclusively on DStv in South Africa.
Trace inks Multichoice deal
Trace has secured an agreement with Multichoice that will significantly increase the reach of its proprietary channel Trace Sport Stars across Africa.