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DUBAI: OSN has bolstered its lineup with the addition of several new and exclusive television networks, including OSN Kid Zone TV.

JOHANNESBURG: The crime drama Prime Suspect: Tennison will be airing in South Africa on ITV Choice shortly after its U.K. broadcast.

LIVERPOOL: At Showcase 2017, BBC Worldwide has secured sales to several broadcasters and platforms throughout Sub-Saharan Africa covering more than 800 hours of programming.

JERUSALEM: Li Ruigang, founding chairman of China's CMC Capital Partners and CMC Holdings (now collectively known as CMC), is slated to give a keynote address at this year's Innovative TV Conference (INTV), which is taking place from March 6 to 7 in Jerusalem.

KUALA LUMPUR: While it continues its Asian expansion, OTT service iflix is targeting a launch in the Middle East and North Africa this year, entering into a partnership with regional mobile and data services operator Zain.

LONDON: Scripps Networks Interactive has secured carriage for Travel Channel and Fine Living with Africa's Kwesé TV.

WARSAW: SPI International/FilmBox Channels Group is launching its channels in Cameroon for the first time.

DUBAI: OSN and The Walt Disney Company have strengthened their ties, signing a new long-term deal for the MENA region that covers a range of series, movies and channel offerings.

Pay-TV revenues in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are forecast to reach $4 billion in 2021, according to Digital TV Research, which has downgraded its expectations for the region.

WARSAW: SPI International/FilmBox Channels Group is rolling out several of its networks on K3 Telecom in Liberia.