South Africa: Funding Crisis Deepens At SABC As Minister Withdraws Controversial Bill November 14, 2024 The recently withdrawn SABC Bill, which communications minister Solly Malatsi withdrew, fails to remedy the funding crisis facing the South... Read moreDetails
MultiChoice Sees Huge Profit Drop Amid Subscription Decline November 13, 2024 South African pay television company MultiChoice Group reported a 99% fall in half-year profit earlier this week and described the... Read moreDetails
Netflix’s Ad-Supported Tier Reaches 70 Million Monthly Users – Reports November 13, 2024 Netflix has announced that its advertising tier reaches 70 million monthly active users worldwide, a notable increase from 40 million... Read moreDetails
Chad Licenses Starlink Services, Boosting Internet Connectivity In Central Africa November 13, 2024 Chad has officially licensed SpaceX's Starlink services, making it the latest African country to approve Starlink's low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite... Read moreDetails
Prime Video Set To Release New Nigerian Film ‘Suspicion’ November 13, 2024 Nigerian director Tosin Igho's upcoming feature Suspicion will be released worldwide as a Prime Video Original on November 28. Produced... Read moreDetails
MultiChoice’s Exclusive Sports Broadcasting Rights Dilemma: Influence On Accessibility In South Africa – Report November 13, 2024 The sale of exclusive sports broadcasting rights continues to create barriers for many South Africans seeking access to popular matches.... Read moreDetails
South Africa’s Digital Future: The Proposed Merger Of Broadband Infraco And Sentech November 12, 2024 In South Africa, Khusela Diko, chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications, urged the government to consider the potential "de-establishment"... Read moreDetails
Vodacom Abandons Pursuit Of Additional M&A Opportunities Following Maziv Merger Block November 12, 2024 South Africa's biggest telecoms operator, Vodacom, opened a new tab recently and said it would not look into other M&A... Read moreDetails
Egypt: Vodafone Secures 5G Licence And Reports Strong Financial Growth Amid Expanding Market November 12, 2024 Vodafone Egypt has secured a 5G licence for US$150 million, while the Vodacom Group subsidiary also extended its existing spectrum... Read moreDetails
New Arabic Originals Set To Launch On Netflix: Documentaries, Dramas, And Thrillers November 12, 2024 Four new Arabic originals will be released on Netflix in the coming months. The season starts with the release of... Read moreDetails