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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com > 03/04/2026 > the-african-ott-landscape-in-2026-a-market-launched-but-not-yet-landed

The African OTT Landscape In 2026: A Market Launched, But Not Yet Landed

2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (448+ words) The African OTT Landscape In 2026: A Market Launched, But Not Yet Landed'Broadcast Media Africa The 2026 African OTT Content Streaming Survey Report, released by Broadcast Media Africa (BMA), reveals an industry at a critical crossroads, where the initial deployment hurdle has…...

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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com > 03/04/2026 > broadcasters-convention-east-africa-2026-to-spotlight-next-generation-satellite-distribution-models-for-africa

Broadcasters Convention – East Africa 2026 To Spotlight Next-Generation Satellite Distribution Models For Africa

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (367+ words) Broadcasters Convention " East Africa 2026 To Spotlight Next-Generation Satellite Distribution Models For Africa'Broadcast Media Africa Broadcasters Convention " East Africa 2026 To Spotlight Next-Generation Satellite Distribution Models For Africa As Africa's media ecosystem rapidly expands across broadcast, broadband, and mobile platforms, satellite distribution…...

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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com > 03/03/2026 > kenya-ericsson-and-safaricom-strengthen-collaboration-with-multi-year-microwave-agreement-to-enhance-5g

Kenya: Ericsson And Safaricom Strengthen Collaboration With Multi-Year Microwave Agreement To Enhance 5G

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (374+ words) Kenya: Ericsson And Safaricom Strengthen Collaboration With Multi-Year Microwave Agreement To Enhance 5G'Broadcast Media Africa In a bid to close the digital divide, Safaricom has successfully achieved connectivity speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) in the remote areas…...

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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com > 02/18/2026 > south-africa-icasa-prepares-for-upcoming-spectrum-auction-amidst-regulatory-developments-and-industry-challenges

South Africa: Icasa Prepares For Upcoming Spectrum Auction Amidst Regulatory Developments And Industry Challenges

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (270+ words) Despite this, Icasa has yet to finalise a date for the auction, which had previously been pushed to 2024 at the request of bidders needing additional preparation time. The regulator aims to conduct the auction for new high-demand radio frequencies during…...

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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com > 02/18/2026 > lesotho-and-vodacom-forge-partnership-to-propel-digital-transformation

Lesotho And Vodacom Forge Partnership To Propel Digital Transformation

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (170+ words) This initiative comes on the heels of a visit by a Vodacom Group delegation to the Mountain Kingdom, representing a significant step forward in a public-private partnership aimed at accelerating the government's ambitious digitisation plan. Led by ICT Minister Nthati…...

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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com > 02/17/2026 > affordable-access-must-be-built-on-relevance-simplicity-and-sustainability-says-mtns-general-manager-for-vertical-and-markets-minnie-harris

“Content Streaming: Affordable Access Is Built On Relevancy, Simplicity And Sustainability” - Minnie Harris, GM Vertical Market - MTN

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (313+ words) As Africa's digital content economy continues to evolve, Minnie Harris, General Manager for Vertical and Markets at MTN Group Digital, is calling on industry leaders to rethink access models and design digital solutions rooted in the everyday realities of African…...

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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com > 02/12/2026 > amazon-secures-us-regulators-approval-for-expansion-of-satellite-network-to-over-7700-units

Amazon Secures US Regulator's Approval For Expansion Of Satellite Network To Over 7,700 Units

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (312+ words) The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially authorised Amazon to significantly enhance its planned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, expanding it to over 7,700 satellites. This recent FCC approval includes the deployment of two new systems, known as Gen2 and…...

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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com > 02/11/2026 > malawi-regulator-urges-multichoice-to-lower-subscription-costs-again

Malawi: Regulator Urges MultiChoice To Lower Subscription Costs (Again)!

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (166+ words) Malawi: Regulator Urges MultiChoice To Lower Subscription Costs (Again)!Broadcast Media Africa The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is urging MultiChoice Malawi to reconsider its subscription pricing to enhance affordability and accessibility for a broader range of Malawians. This appeal…...

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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com > 02/10/2026 > egypt-achieves-landmark-spectrum-agreement-with-largest-contract-with-mnos

Egypt Signs Largest Spectrum Contract Yet With Mobile Network Operators

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (606+ words) Egypt Signs Largest Spectrum Contract Yet With Mobile Network Operators'Broadcast Media Africa Egypt has reached a significant milestone in its telecommunications sector with the recent signing of the largest spectrum deal ever with local mobile network operators (MNOs). This historic…...

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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com > 02/10/2026 > eshailsat-forms-strategic-alliance-with-telesat-for-next-gen-leo-connectivity

Es'hailSat Forms Strategic Alliance With Telesat For Next-Gen LEO Connectivity

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (313+ words) Es'hailSat Forms Strategic Alliance With Telesat For Next-Gen LEO Connectivity'Broadcast Media Africa Es'hailSat, Qatar's satellite communications provider, announced on Monday that it has established a strategic partnership with Telesat, a prominent global satellite operator based in Canada. This collaboration focuses…...