Tag: OTT

South Africa's Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has launched two market inquiries examining the country's evolving communications landscape: one focused on over-the-top (OTT) services and another on the ...

Vodafone is set to launch Vodafone TV, a new all-in-one entertainment platform designed to bring live television, streaming, gaming and music together in a single connected experience. The service is ...

The growing fragmentation of Africa's television landscape is creating a significant commercial opportunity for broadcasters and content producers that own the rights to their programming, according to new industry intelligence ...

YouTube is expanding its "Stations" feature, a continuous 24/7 streaming format, beyond the limited group of music artists involved in its initial pilot. The expansion will now include selected creators, ...

Netflix's latest South African crime drama, Umthetho, released August 14, 2026, is shaping up to be the kind of series that leaves audiences questioning its characters' choices long after the ...

Netflix has acquired two acclaimed documentary shorts with strong African creative connections, bringing the films to audiences worldwide and highlighting the growing international reach of African filmmakers and co-productions. Among ...

Disney+ has secured the global streaming rights to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, positioning the platform as the primary streaming home of the all-electric racing series across more ...

AfroCinema, a dedicated African movie channel, has launched on Channelbox, giving UK audiences access to a 24-hour lineup of films from across Africa and its diaspora. The channel is available ...

As Africa's television industry becomes increasingly fragmented across linear TV, streaming platforms and FAST channels, owning content is emerging as one of the most important commercial advantages for broadcasters and ...

African broadcasters are embracing a new era of television where success will depend not on choosing between traditional broadcasting and digital streaming, but on combining both into a single, sustainable ...