DISCOP Abidjan and DISCOP Johannesburg have been postponed to September and October, respectively.

Michael Garin is moving from Image Nation to twofour54 Abu Dhabi, where he has been tapped as CEO.

STARZPLAY has entered into a partnership with Asiacell in Iraq, which has a subscriber base of over 14 million customers.

STARZPLAY has entered into a partnership with Image Nation Abu Dhabi regarding the production of original Arabic content.

MBC Group has appointed Marc Antoine d’Halluin, former chairman of M7, as its new chief executive.

The eighth edition of DISCOP Johannesburg wrapped up with lower attendance than the previous year, leading to some changes in the 2020 edition.

The MENA-focused online content marketplace mena.tv has launched an offer of shares in the business, as it looks to raise in excess of $350,000.

DISCOP Johannesburg, which is taking place November 20 to 22, will feature a strong emphasis on African television projects in development, partnerships with South Africa and the animation sector.

Zimbabwe’s Econet Wireless has shut down its African pay-TV unit, citing market conditions and content price inflation.

France's Canal+ has acquired the Nigerian film and television studio ROK, a leader in Nollywood content.