Numericable launches new African package, adds new channels

French cable operator Numericable has added two new international  à la carte premium channels to its programming line-up and has launched a new version of its Africain Premium package with new services.

Numericable subscribers can now view Channel One Russia for €2 a month, giving access to a mix of movies, news, general entertainment programming and sport.

The Arabic cultural channel Iqraa TV meanwhile will be available for €1.50 a month.

The existing Africain Premium package has now been renamed  Premium Plus with the addition of two new services: Senegalese general entertainment and cultural channel TFM, backed by singer Youssou Ndour, and film channel Nollywood TV.

Numericable’s Africain Premium Plus package now includes 15 channels for €11.99 a month. The Africain package with nine channels costs €6.99 a month.