Sub-Saharan Africa
MLS scores Fox Sports Africa platform
Pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports Africa has acquired rights for North America’s Major League Soccer in sub-Saharan Africa.
UFC opens up Africa by agreeing landmark Fox deal
The Ultimate Fighting Championship last month signed off its first English-language broadcast deal in sub-Saharan Africa, plugging a large gap in its global footprint.
Sky converts Sanzar rights extension
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky has agreed a five-year extension to its rights contract with Sanzar, the umbrella body for the Australian, New Zealand and South African rugby unions.
Federation woes continue as deals look set to sink
The Football Kenya Federation has threatened to cancel its advisory deal with MP & Silva, the latest event in the ongoing dispute between the two parties.
SuperSport extends Zambia deal
Sanzar rights deal set to be announced
Sanzar, which operates the Super Rugby franchise-based rugby union competition in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, has finalised a new rights deal, according to the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper.
Ligue 1 secures growth from key African market
France’s Ligue 1 has earned an increase of 20 to 25 per cent in the value of its media rights in sub-Saharan Africa following deals agreed in recent weeks.
Local leagues drive Azam expansion into East Africa
Despite launching only 20 months ago, Tanzanian pay-television provider Azam TV has already become a serious player in the East African pay-television market.
Rhys Torrington, chief executive, Azam TV
Interview with Rhys Torrington, chief executive of Azam TV, on Azam’s origins, acquisitions and expansion plans.
SuperSport seals Zambian football rights extension
SuperSport, the pay-television broadcaster that operates in sub-Saharan Africa, has extended a rights deal with the Football Association of Zambia.
SuperSport pays top dollar to retain African crown
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.
Zimbabwe Cricket seeks to clarify Taj relationship
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).
SABC set to create sports channel – report
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.
Premier League follows NBC Sports deal with SuperSport extension
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.
SuperSport to air Netball World Cup
SuperSport, the pay-television broadcaster which operates in sub-Saharan Africa, has secured rights to the 2015 Netball World Cup.
Azam-Infront deal set to provide record Olympic coverage in Tanzania
Tanzania-based pay-television operator Azam Media has acquired exclusive broadcast rights to the 2016 Olympic Games in its home country.
EBC secures Serie A rights in Ethiopia
Ethiopian public-service broadcaster EBC has acquired rights for Serie A, the top division of football in Italy.
MP & Silva opens new offices in Kenya, Malaysia
The MP & Silva agency has announced the opening of new offices in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.