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DISCOP Johannesburg 2019 is set to focus on African television projects in development, partnerships with South Africa, the animation sector and exporting content produced on the continent.

SPI International/FilmBox has expanded its partnership with Discover Digital, bringing seven additional channels from the company's portfolio to sub-Saharan Africa.

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.

Motorsport Network has set up a joint venture with Triangle Media to expand its presence across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Per a new content licensing agreement, a range of programs from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) catalog is set to become available to SPI International/FilmBox subscribers in the Middle East.

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

Israeli pubcaster KAN has commissioned a second season of the scripted comedy Checkout! from July August Productions, a Red Arrow Studios company.

Turner EMEA has promoted Pierre Branco to the role of senior VP and general manager of Northern Europe and MENAT, expanding his remit to include oversight of the company’s business in the Middle East, Northern Africa, Turkey and Cyprus.

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