DStv
DStv launches two new channels on Access package
MultiChoice-owned South African-based DTH pay TV service DStv has added entertainment channel Mzansi Wethu and movies service M-Net Movies Zone to its Access package. DStv’s… Read more
MultiChoice launches new DStv Family pack
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice has introduced a new DStv Family pack, to launch on April 9, priced at ZAR175 (€14.50) a month. The… Read more
MultiChoice Africa takes additional capacity
MultiChoice Africa has signed up for new capacity with satellite operator Eutelsat to expand its DStv pay TV platform. MultiChoice Africa is activating one additional… Read more
Naspers increases pay TV base
African pay TV operator Naspers ended September with 4.3 million DStv subscribers in South Africa, up from 3.7 million a year earlier. Revenue from pay… Read more
Out of Africa – new developments in pay TV
With some pay TV markets in a period of growth, and others almost non-existent, Africa is a continent of contrasting fortunes. Graham Pomphrey reports. Africa is far… Read more
Universal Networks goes HD in Africa
Universal Networks International has launched HD versions of its Universal Channel and Studio Universal channels on Multichoice’s DStv platform in Africa. Universal Networks launched a standard definition version of Studio Universal on DStv last October.… Read more
DStv preparing to launch raft of channels
South African pay TV service DStv is to launch a raft of new channels and reorder its existing services at the beginning of October. The MultiChoice-owned pay TV service will also migrate its services to… Read more
Trace Sports reaches Africa with DStv
Sports celebrity channel Trace Sports will launch in 47 African countries via DStv’s platform. The HD channel will be offered in DStv’s Premium Bouquet package. Laurent Dumeau, CEO of Trace Sports, said: “After successful launches… Read more
DStv SuperSports TV app on Samsung TVs
South African pay TV broadcasters DStv has launched a SuperSports TV app on Samsung’s Smart TVs. The app resizes internet content for Samusng flatscreen TVs, enabling the delivery of live sports updates including pictures and… Read more
DStv launches mobile TV in Nigeria
African pay TV operator DStv has launched a mobile TV service in Nigeria. The company has launched Walka, which allows subscribers to watch 15 channels via DVB-H. The service will initially be available in 10… Read more





