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South Africa
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…
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,…
New African deals for Box TV
UK-based music channel provider Box TV has struck four new distribution deals in Africa. Box…
DStv adds internet-powered TV services
Africa’s MultiChoice has unveiled suite of internet-connected services for its pay TV service DStv, including…
Fox hires Wananchi’s Bekker to run African operation
Fox International Channels (FIC) has named former Wananchi Programming managing director Hannelie Bekker as managing…
Trace extends Trace Sport Stars deal with MultiChoice
Europe-based channel group Trace said it will “significantly increase” the reach of Trace Sport Stars…
Nick Jr and Nicktoons debut in Africa
Viacom has launched kids channels Nick Jr and Nicktoons in Africa for the first time…
MultiChoice taps Net Insight for campus network
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice has chosen Net Insight to provide its Nimbra product…
MTV extends reach in South Africa
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa plans to move MTV in South Africa to pay…
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…