Hallmark Continues to Air in Africa

LONDON: NBC Universal Global Networks has renewed its carriage deal with MultiChoice for Hallmark Channel to remain available to more than 2 million subscribers in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Hallmark Channel viewers in Africa will be able to enjoy a range of top U.S. series like NCIS, Numb3rs, Law & Order, the medical drama House, psychological thriller Flashpoint as well as British series Foyles Was, Midsomer Murders and a raft of TV movies.

Roma Khanna, the president of NBCU Global Networks, said: “We are delighted to continue our valued partnership in Africa as part of our global channels strategy. This is an exciting market where we are proud to bring high quality, top-rated programming to discerning Hallmark viewers. We look forward to further launches of our strong channel brands in the near future.”

John Burnett, the managing director for Benelux, nordics and South Africa at Global Networks, added, “We are pleased to renew our well established partnership with MultiChoice, taking advantage of their expertise and local knowledge to strengthen our position in the region.”

Aletta Alberts, MultiChoice’s general manager of content, commented: “NBC Universal is a major media player renowned for their portfolio of quality channels. Hallmark Channel is popular amongst our subscribers, both on the DStv Premium and Compact packages, offering a mix of high-quality movies and TV series.”