Africa

SuperSport, the pay-television broadcaster that operates in sub-Saharan Africa, has extended a rights deal with the Football Association of Zambia.

Another public-service broadcasting union lost its grip on Olympic Games rights following deals signed by the International Olympic Committee late last month.

Football rights fees across sub-Saharan Africa continued their rapid growth this month, with big increases paid for three of Europe’s major football leagues.

Interview with Timo Lumme, the International Olympic Committee’s director of television and marketing, on Olympics rights deals signed in Asia, Mena and sub-Saharan Africa.

The Zimbabwe Cricket governing body has said that its partnership with Indian subcontinent pay-television broadcaster Taj Television remains intact following reports to the contrary yesterday (Wednesday).

South African public-service broadcaster the SABC is set to launch a sixth television channel, with reports stating that it is likely to be a dedicated sports platform.

Video-on-demand digital platform Vuclip has teamed up with the WWE wrestling entertainment organisation to offer clips of events.

SuperSport, the pay-television broadcaster which operates in sub-Saharan Africa, has retained its rights to football’s English Premier League after agreeing a new three-year deal.

The beIN Media Group has confirmed a wide-ranging rights deal with the German Football League (DFL) taking in the Middle East and North Africa region, along with France and Australia.

The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has agreed terms with public-service broadcaster Télévision Tunisienne on a deal that will allow the B4 Capital agency to market its global rights for the 2015-16 season.

Tunisian public-service broadcaster Télévision Tunisienne has objected to the B4 Capital agency’s deal with the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) for overseas rights to Ligue 1 Pro, the top division of club football in the country, claiming it was not consulted on the contract.

SuperSport, the pay-television broadcaster which operates in sub-Saharan Africa, has secured rights to the 2015 Netball World Cup.

Pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus has launched four dedicated sports channels in the African market.

Tanzania-based pay-television operator Azam Media has acquired exclusive broadcast rights to the 2016 Olympic Games in its home country.

Ethiopian public-service broadcaster EBC has acquired rights for Serie A, the top division of football in Italy.

The MP & Silva agency has announced the opening of new offices in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.