BEIJING – Chinese pay TV operator StarTimes has expanded its presence in Africa with the launch of a Ghanaian-focused network. Adepa TV offers drama series, films and musical shows from Ghanaian producers as well as sports content. The country-specific channel, which launched on September 1, is looking to acquire further local content for the network and is considering commissioning shows, according to local reports. StarTimes, which operates pay services across Africa, … [Read more...] about StarTimes launches Adepa TV in Ghana
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Scripps Networks’ channel available on Kwese TV
London – Kwesé, Econet Media’s multimedia platform announced the addition of Travel Channel and Fine Living to its already extensive pay-TV channel offering. Both channels made their network debut on 30 January as part of Kwesé’s staggered launch across Africa. Travel Channel is the world’s leading travel broadcaster, and Fine Living showcases innovative home and design experts, lifestyle gurus and chefs from around the world. Both channels are now available in Ghana, Zambia and … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks’ channel available on Kwese TV
Digital broadcasting service across Africa
Paris– StarTimes and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) have concluded new multi-year agreements that set the stage for accelerated roll-out of digital broadcasting services across Africa. StarTimes uses satellites to deliver its multi-channel TV platform to over seven million homes in 13 Sub-Saharan African countries and is gearing up to expand into DRC Congo and Zambia in August. The platform transmits over 200 channels, including international channels, regional and … [Read more...] about Digital broadcasting service across Africa
Z Living gets in shape with new series
Z Living has acquired the long running and successful series Fitness First Class (63x60') in HD from Prime Entertainment Group. The show will be broadcasted in both English and Latin Spanish. In other news, Prime too announced recently other deals with channels such as Claro Sports for the whole of Latin America in Latin Spanish, LiTV in Asia and also very recently with Startimes for Africa. … [Read more...] about Z Living gets in shape with new series
SES and StarTimes expand partnership
Singapore – SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced that StarTimes has extended its partnership with SES on the SES-5 satellite. StarTimes has contracted additional capacity to provide an enhanced TV viewing experience for its subscribers in Africa by providing better picture quality content and more TV channels on its DTH package. StarTimes currently provides English-language direct-to-home (DTH) content to viewers across the region, via the SES-5 … [Read more...] about SES and StarTimes expand partnership
Glory signs deals
New York, NY – GLORY Sports International (GSI) announced deals with three new broadcast partners, expanding the organisation's global television reach further in 2015. Brokered by Total Sports Asia (TSA), the deals with KBS N (South Korea), Digi Sport (Hungary & Romania), and StarTimes (Africa) will deliver live GLORY, GLORY SuperFight Series and GLORY Rewind content to over 23 million households. A subsidiary of Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), KBS N is South Korea's number one … [Read more...] about Glory signs deals