eMedia CEO Khalik Sherrif says South Africa’s high data costs make it hostile territory for free streaming TV.
Browsing: eMedia
Openview Stream, a free ad-supported service, debuts in seven African countries – with South Africa conspicuously absent.
eMedia’s landmark deal with Netflix puts its flagship new drama on the streaming giant’s platform a day after broadcast.
Broadcaster-only election rules leave South Africa exposed to the AI-driven disinformation already shaping votes elsewhere.
The move comes amid a feud between Sentech and the SABC over the former’s fees for signal distribution.
Many of South Africa’s listed tech companies performed well in 2025, with some growing their share prices by over 70%.
Despite plunging TV ad spend, eMedia boosts headline earnings 20.9% thanks to tight cost control and digital momentum.
eMedia has told investors it plans to boost the production quality of its eVOD and e.tv products using visual effects.
eMedia is moving to capture a great slice of the market with the launch of eVOD on Android TVs.
Streaming platform eVOD is growing strongly, parent eMedia said, even as Openview continues to attract new viewers.