Kristin Brzoznowski

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.

TAC Studios has revealed four new series being co-produced across Africa, including the drama The Yard.

MBC Group is planning to launch a new entertainment channel geared toward Iraqi families next month.

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.