TVMEA
DISCOP Joburg “Recalibrates” with Event Moving to July
The eighth edition of DISCOP Johannesburg wrapped up with lower attendance than the previous year, leading to some changes in the 2020 edition.
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MENA Online Content Marketplace Mena.tv Offers Shares
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.
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DISCOP Johannesburg Lines Up The Africa Channel Masterclasses
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.
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Econet Shutters Kwesé TV
Zimbabwe’s Econet Wireless has shut down its African pay-TV unit, citing market conditions and content price inflation.
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Canal+ Buys Nigeria’s ROK
France's Canal+ has acquired the Nigerian film and television studio ROK, a leader in Nollywood content.
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TAC Studios to Co-Produce Four New Shows Across Africa
TAC Studios has revealed four new series being co-produced across Africa, including the drama The Yard.
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MBC Group to Launch New Channel for Iraqi Audience
MBC Group is planning to launch a new entertainment channel geared toward Iraqi families next month.
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Africa Set to Reach Nearly 46 Million Pay-TV Subs
Digital TV Research is forecasting that sub-Saharan Africa will add more than 16 million pay-TV subscribers between 2018 and 2024, bringing its total to 45.63 million.
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DISCOP MENA Moves Dates
The next DISCOP MENA market is set to take place from December 15 to 17, having moved from the previously scheduled February 25 to 27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
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Netflix Orders First African Original
Pearl Thusi (Quantico) is set to star in Queen Sono, which marks Netflix’s first African original series.
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