Africa
Afrotainment to launch Oui TV on StarTimes platform
New York-based Afrotainment Family of Channels is to launch its Oui TV channel with StarTimes…
East Europe, MENA OTT revenue ‘to reach $2.6bn’
Over-the-top television and video revenues in eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa will reach…
StarTimes to expand African offering with new SES deal
Satellite operator StarTimes has expanded its partnership with SES to offer better picture quality and…
Endemol Shine strikes programming deal with Vubiquity
Endemol Shine International has licensed a package of programming to Vubiquity, the technology company behind…
Lagardère makes African move with DIFFA deal
France-based Lagardère has taken majority control of Africa-focused TV and film distributor DIFFA (International Distribution…
StarTimes taps Conax and ALi for Africa expansion
Digital TV service provider StarTimes has adopted a range of Conax certified set-top boxes based…
ITV Choice to launch in Africa on DStv
ITV-owned drama and entertainment channel, ITV Choice, is set to launch across Africa for the first…
MultiChoice hires former Viacom exec as content chief
MultiChoice Africa has appointed former Viacom, Virgin Media and Channel 4 executive David Booth as…
TF1 reportedly to launch Afrostream pay VoD offering
French commercial broadcaster TF1 is to launch a paid for video-on-demand service dedicated to African…
Euronews extends African reach ahead of new channel debut
News channel Euronews has extended its reach in Lusophone Africa thanks to a new agreement…