MTN partners Synamedia to launch African streaming service
The planned service will use Synamedia's cloud-based technologies to provide both linear television and video-on-demand content.
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Showmax expands African footprint with Kiswahili interface
The streaming service has become the first platform to offer an interface in Kiswahili for Tanzanian subscribers.
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Showmax to make African streaming history with Tyla show
Showmax to live stream Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Tyla, from her concert in South Africa's SunBet Arena, to 44 countries in Africa.
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Holland’s Wi-flix expands into Zambia
The video streaming service has expanded its African footprint to a fourth territory, having partnered with MTN to launch in the country.
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MultiChoice picks up R1.3bn stake in Nigeria's BetKing
The company acquires a 20% stake in the Nigerian online sports betting company, with the potential for a further R500 million investment.
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Showmax faces tough competition in Nigeria
Market analysts believe offering needs to focus on content variety, pricing and partnerships.
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Safaricom, Showmax in home fibre partnership
Telco is offering customers one month complimentary unlimited access to the streaming service.
3:10
MultiChoice starts JSE trading at R95.50
The pay-TV operator today entered a new chapter after listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
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Internal memo confirms Showmax to merge with DStv
Deal confirmed in internal company communication.
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Naspers' internet TV service ShowMax launching in Poland
Service expands to Europe, available in Poland and will utilise Polish language apps.
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ShowMax partners with Seacom in East Africa
Seacom have entered into an agreement that will benefit both consumers and ISPs in East Africa.