13+ hour, 42+ min ago  (287+ words) The FIFA World Cup Final on July 19th, which saw Spain crowned world champions after beating Argentina, attracted a peak audience of 15.8 million million across BBC One and BBC iPlayer, giving the BBC 64 per cent share of all TV viewing. An…...

16+ hour, 43+ min ago  (163+ words) From David Del Valle in Madrid Spain’s 2026 World Cup final victory over Argentina on July 19th delivered the biggest television audience ever recorded for a World Cup match in Spain, attracting an average of 15.7 million viewers and an 87.1 per cent audience…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (163+ words) London-based satellite operator Avanti Communications says it is seeing growing demand for its enterprise, cellular backhaul and rural connectivity in South Africa. While Starlink is stymied and seemingly unable to launch services in the country, Avanti is enjoying growth given…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (442+ words) Advanced Television wedotv FAST channels launch on TiVo OS in Europe wedotv, the streaming channel provider and distributor, has struck its first distribution agreement with TiVo to be part of TiVo Channels, the free, ad-supported streaming content network integrated directly…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (175+ words) South Africa’s communications regulator Icasa continues to defy the nation’s Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s demand that permission be given for SpaceX’s Starlink to operate in the country. In a statement on May 13th, Icasa said that to grant such permission would…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (262+ words) AudioUK has announced a landmark development for the UK podcast and audio industry, as the UK Government has confirmed that Podcast and other audio publishing activities will be formally recognised within the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 2026 framework. This update marks…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (342+ words) Group revenue excluding MultiChoice increased by 1.8 per cent to €1.5 billion, mainly driven by the strong performances of pay-TV in French speaking Africa and growth in the Content Production, Distribution and Other segment. Africa and Asia revenue increased by 242.6 per cent…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (193+ words) ICASA, South Africa’s Communications regulator, is working on a new licensing framework for satellite Internet operators, and specifically mentioned Elon Musk’s SpaceX. “The goal is to create a transparent, efficient, and sustainable regulatory environment that fosters investment, competition, and the…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (509+ words) Elon Musk, despite being born and raised in South Africa, is still stymied in the country as far as his Starlink broadband service is concerned. SpaceX first applied for permission many years ago. Indeed, it was considered such a routine…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (139+ words) Canal+ has announced the forthcoming discontinuation of the Showmax service, following a comprehensive review of its streaming activities. The Showmax Board of Directors said the decision “reflects... Canal+ shutters Showmax streamer Canal+ has announced the forthcoming discontinuation of the Showmax…...