Tag: OTT

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 ...

Africa's over-the-top (OTT) video streaming market is entering a critical phase of development, with strong growth potential tempered by persistent challenges in connectivity, monetisation, infrastructure reliability and digital payments. These ...

NBCUniversal and YouTube have signed a multiyear agreement that will make Peacock's content available directly through YouTube Premium for U.S. subscribers, beginning in early 2027. The deal will integrate Peacock's ...

Ethio Telecom reports that ongoing talks are underway with global streaming service Netflix to iron out challenges to the commercial and operational aspects of the service's rollout in the country. ...

Broadcast Media Africa (BMA) has officially launched a groundbreaking research survey titled "Creating and Producing Quality Local Content in Africa – Status, Challenges and Outlook." The pan-African initiative aims to ...

FAST channel operator wedotv has expanded its international footprint with the launch of its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels in India through a strategic partnership with Samsung TV Plus. ...