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A+E to open South Africa office, hires former DStv exec

A+E Networks is to open a Johannesburg office as part of its expansion strategy across…

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Pay TV revenues in Sub-Saharan Africa to hit US$6.22 billion

Pay TV revenues in Sub-Saharan Africa will more than triple in the decade starting 2010,…

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New African deals for Box TV

UK-based music channel provider Box TV has struck four new distribution deals in Africa. Box…

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DStv adds internet-powered TV services

Africa’s MultiChoice has unveiled suite of internet-connected services for its pay TV service DStv, including…

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Fox hires Wananchi’s Bekker to run African operation

Fox International Channels (FIC) has named former Wananchi Programming managing director Hannelie Bekker as managing…

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Trace extends Trace Sport Stars deal with MultiChoice

Europe-based channel group Trace said it will “significantly increase” the reach of Trace Sport Stars…

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Nick Jr and Nicktoons debut in Africa

Viacom has launched kids channels Nick Jr and Nicktoons in Africa for the first time…

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MultiChoice taps Net Insight for campus network

South African pay TV operator MultiChoice has chosen Net Insight to provide its Nimbra product…

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MTV extends reach in South Africa

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa plans to move MTV in South Africa to pay…

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South African pay TV operator Siyaya secures football deal

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has reportedly sold rights to matches of the country’s…