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JOHANNESBURG: The fifth edition of DISCOP Johannesburg came to a close today, with a noted increase in the number of delegates and an ample lineup of sidebar sessions, with the growth of the market serving as “a reflection of the state of the industry in Africa,” according to Patrick Jucaud-Zuchowicki, the CEO of Basic Lead and founder of the DISCOP markets.

JOHANNESBURG: StarSat is bringing the Aforevo channel to its pay-TV platform, delivering movies, comedy shows, gospel music, high-life music and talk shows for African viewers.

JOHANNESBURG: A session this afternoon at DISCOP Johannesburg shed light on the various models that the national public broadcaster, SABC, is using to commission and acquire content, as well as what types of programming are currently in demand for the channels.

JOHANNESBURG: Patrick Jucaud-Zuchowicki, the CEO of Basic Lead and founder of the DISCOP markets, welcomed guests this morning to the fifth edition of DISCOP Johannesburg, which he said is “stronger and bigger” than last year.

JOHANNESBURG: The organizers of DISCOP Johannesburg have reported a 15 percent year-to-year increase in the number of pre-registered delegates at its upcoming event, which kicks off on Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES: The Africa Channel (TAC) will officially launch TAC Studios, a production arm of the cable channel, at DISCOP Johannesburg.

JOHANNESBURG/LONDON: Econet Media’s Kwesé and ESPN have entered into a media partnership in Africa, one that will see the launch of an ESPN channel in 19 countries across the continent.

Basic Lead, the organizer of DISCOP Johannesburg, is gearing up for the 2016 edition of the market and co-production forum, which is taking place November 2 to 4.

LONDON: AMC Networks International – UK (AMCNI UK) is due to launch telenovela channel Eva+ in Africa on MultiChoice’s digital pay-TV satellite platform DStv and on DTT platform GOtv on November 1.

DUBAI: OSN has firmed up a new long-term agreement with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution, giving the channel first and exclusive access to a range of movies and series for the Middle East.