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DStv, Nando’s, and Cape Aqua Are Among the Winners of the 2023 - 2024 World Branding Awards

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

The 17th edition of the World Branding Awards honoured the success and achievements of some of the World’s Best Brands as National, Regional, and Global Winners.

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  • The 17th edition of the World Branding Awards honoured the success and achievements of some of the World’s Best Brands as National, Regional, and Global Winners.
  • The 2023 - 2024 World Branding Awards saw over 1,500 brands from more than 40 countries nominated as “Brand of the Year”.
  • On average, there are only 5 winning brands in each country, proving that winning a World Branding Award is a remarkable accomplishment.
  • The World Branding Awards is the premier awards of the World Branding Forum, a registered non-profit organisation.

SHAKA ILEMBE IS READY TO HIT GLOBAL SCREENS!

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Friday, June 2, 2023

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed MultiChoice Group is about to debut it’s biggest ever prime-time drama series, Shaka Ilembe, an epic 12-part tale that follows the origins story of the legendary African monarch and military strategist, King Shaka.

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  • The Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed MultiChoice Group is about to debut it’s biggest ever prime-time drama series, Shaka Ilembe, an epic 12-part tale that follows the origins story of the legendary African monarch and military strategist, King Shaka.
  • With the epic series launching across sub-Saharan Africa on MultiChoice’s video entertainment service DStv this June, Shaka Ilembe is already attracting significant interest outside of the continent.
  • For Nomsa Philiso, CEO of MultiChoice General Entertainment, Shaka Ilembe offers audiences worldwide the opportunity to immerse into a rich dynastic African story, set in the 1700’s.
  • For Mauro Black, MultiChoice Studios Content, Sales, and Distributions Director, it is this credibility of intention and execution that makes SHAKA ILEMBE a powerful cultural export.

Africa Pay TV Forecasts Report 2023: 16 Million Pay TV Subscribers will be Added in 2022-2028, Taking the Total to 57 Million - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 20, 2023

The "Africa Pay TV Forecasts 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Africa Pay TV Forecasts 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • About 16 million pay TV subscribers will be added in Africa between 2022 and 2028 to take the total to 57 million.
  • Subscriber numbers will climb by 38% over this period, but pay TV revenues will rise by only 29% - indicating that subscribers will pay less.
  • Excel workbook covering each year from 2015 to 2028 for 35 countries by household penetration, by pay TV subscribers, by pay TV revenues and by the major operator.

IP Telephony & Digital TV via 3air: A Guide

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

According to 3air s research, over 99% of Africas population lacks access to broadband internet connection or stable TV and IP telephony signals.

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  • According to 3air s research, over 99% of Africas population lacks access to broadband internet connection or stable TV and IP telephony signals.
  • The hardware setup includes a base station that can provide IP telephony, digital TV, and internet within a 50KM radius with the capacity to host 50,000 users with network speeds of up to 1000Mbps/ User.
  • K3s vision aligns with 3airsto bring equal opportunities to Africas cities by providing stable, secure, affordable broadband, TV, and telephony .
  • 3airs market analysis reflects the current status of broadband data, IP telephony, and digital TV in Africa.

Africa Pay TV Market Forecast Report 2022: Africa will Add 18 Million Pay TV Subscribers Between 2021-2027, Totaling 57 Million - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Africa will add 18 million pay TV subscribers between 2021 and 2027 to take the total to 57 million.

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  • Africa will add 18 million pay TV subscribers between 2021 and 2027 to take the total to 57 million.
  • Subscriber numbers will climb by 46% over this period, but pay TV revenues will rise by only 35% - indicating that subscribers will pay less.
  • Pay TV revenues will reach $6.46 billion by 2027, up from $4.78 billion on 2021.
  • Three groups account for 90% of Africa's pay TV subscribers.

MULTICHOICE DELIVERS STEADY MARGINS DESPITE CONTENT COST NORMALISATION

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Johannesburg, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johannesburg South Africa, 9 June 2022: MultiChoice Group (MCG, or the group), Africas leading entertainment company, delivered steady margins for the year ended 31 March 2022 (FY22).

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  • Johannesburg, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johannesburg South Africa, 9 June 2022: MultiChoice Group (MCG, or the group), Africas leading entertainment company, delivered steady margins for the year ended 31 March 2022 (FY22).
  • Local content accounted for 47% of total general entertainment content spend and the group remains on track to achieve a target of 50% by 2024.
  • In addition, local content was stronger than ever with titles like DevilsDorp, the Real Housewives franchise and The Wife.
  • MCG aims to secure content rights in a manner that is cost-effective and reflective of the diversity of its audiences.

Broadcasting Industry and Manufacture of Decoders in South Africa 2022: Commercial Radio Services are Diversifying Content through Sponsored Podcasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The "Broadcasting Industry and Manufacture of Decoders in South Africa 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Broadcasting Industry and Manufacture of Decoders in South Africa 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • TV and radio broadcasting is now made up of many subscription/pay TV, free-to-air, satellite, commercial, and community broadcasters, over the top providers and subscription on demand players.
  • Commercial radio services are diversifying their content through podcasts, some of which are sponsored.
  • The report focuses on the television and radio broadcasting industry and the manufacture of decoders in South Africa.

South Africa Loyalty Programs Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook 2022: 50+ KPIs on End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics, 2017-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

The "South Africa Loyalty Programs Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 50+ KPIs on Loyalty Programs Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics - Q1 2022 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "South Africa Loyalty Programs Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 50+ KPIs on Loyalty Programs Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics - Q1 2022 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In value terms, the Loyalty Programs Market in South Africa has recorded a CAGR of 13.9% during 2017-2021.
  • According to the Q1 2022 Global Loyalty and Rewards Market Survey, nearly 75% of the consumers used loyalty programs in 2021.
  • South Africa Loyalty Spend Market Size and Future Growth Dynamics by Key Performance Indicators, 2017-2026
    South Africa Loyalty Spend Market Size and Future Growth Dynamics by Functional Domains, 2017-2026
    South Africa Loyalty Spend Market Size and Future Growth Dynamics by Loyalty Program Type, 2017-2026

MultiChoice Studios: Taking premium African content to the world in 2022

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Friday, March 4, 2022

Johannesburg, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOHANNESBURG,1 MARCH 2022:MultiChoice Studios, the content sales and distribution arm of the MultiChoice Group, will be takinga new selection of premium African contentto the world in 2022.

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  • Johannesburg, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOHANNESBURG,1 MARCH 2022:MultiChoice Studios, the content sales and distribution arm of the MultiChoice Group, will be takinga new selection of premium African contentto the world in 2022.
  • Established in 2013,MultiChoice Studios offers over 65000 hours of contentin a range of different formats and genres, showcasing African stories to the world.
  • MultiChoice Studios offers access to this vast treasure trove of storytelling and is the destination of choice for content buyers from around the world.
  • It is the best place for the international film and television industry to find quality, award-winning African content.

South African Film, Barakat, to be submitted for 94th Academy Awards® by The National Film and Video Foundation

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Johannesburg, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has selected the multi-award-winning MultiChoice film Barakat as South Africas official submission for Best International Feature at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.

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  • Johannesburg, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has selected the multi-award-winning MultiChoice film Barakat as South Africas official submission for Best International Feature at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.
  • This makes Amy Jephta the fourth female director to be submitted to the Oscars by South Africa, and the first woman of colour.
  • To be recognised by South Africa in this way is incredibly special after an extremely challenging year for our film industry.
  • Nominations for the 94th Academy Awards will be announced on 8 February 2022, with the Oscars ceremony taking place on Sunday 27 March 2022.