Executive Editor, World Screen

November 10, 2020 Top Stories

Showmax Introduces Free, Ad-Supported Streamer

November 10, 2020

Showmax has introduced a subscription-free streaming service in South Africa: Showmax Free.

October 5, 2020 Top Stories

Canal+ Takes 6.5 Percent Stake in South Africa’s MultiChoice

October 5, 2020

The French broadcasting giant Canal+ Group has taken a 6.5 percent stake in MultiChoice, Africa's largest pay-TV operator.

October 1, 2020 Analysis, Top Stories

African SVOD Subs to More Than Quadruple

October 1, 2020

According to the latest figures from Digital TV Research, Africa will have 12.96 million SVOD subscriptions by 2025, up from 2.75 million at the end of 2019.

September 30, 2020 Top Stories

DISCOP Africa Transitions to Concierge Matchmaking Service

September 30, 2020

Basic Lead, the organizer of the DISCOP Johannesburg and DISCOP Abidjan markets, has transformed DISCOP Africa into a human-assisted, 24/7, virtual meeting-planning service.

July 7, 2020 Top Stories

Showmax Launches New Live-Streaming Service with Sports

July 7, 2020

Showmax has unveiled Showmax Pro, which bundles the existing Showmax entertainment service with music channels, news and live sport streaming from SuperSport.

April 14, 2020 Top Stories

beIN Launches New Cinema On-Demand Service

April 14, 2020

beIN is bringing the latest movies straight to subscribers before they are available in cinemas with a new on-demand service for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).