South African people will be able to enjoy a new free-to-air terrestrial television service offering five free channels to viewers, comprising of a dedicated 24-hour sports channel. Kwesé Free TV, which is 20% own by Econet Group (the parent of Liquid Telecom), is the first free-to-air terrestrial broadcaster to be licensed since e.tv received its [...]
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest mobile operator, its internet services had been cut off following an order from the government amid deadly protests in the country. “We are obliged to act when directed to do so and the matter is beyond our control,” Econet said in a text message to customers, adding that all [...]
Africa’s digital pay TV platform Kwesé Iflix has acquired rights to the NBA Africa Game 2018, the US pro basketball league NBA’s third game to be played in Africa. The platform, a partnership between African media group Econet Media and Asian SVOD provider Iflix, will broadcast the game live from the Sun Arena at Time [...]
