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Streaming

Netflix’s epic African journey
Friday
/ 19 December 2024

Netflix’s epic African journey

The global streaming giant’s strategy has been to offer a blend of local and global entertainment

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Canal+ central to Multichoice’s strategy against streaming giants, says CEO
Business
/ 24 November 2024

Canal+ central to Multichoice’s strategy against streaming giants, says CEO

Africa’s biggest pay-TV operator is battling subscriber loss, inflation in key markets, and competition from online entertainment leaders

By Anathi Madubela
A feast of festive TV
Friday
/ 23 December 2023

A feast of festive TV

We take a look at some of the local offerings on the small screen as you prepare for a holiday binge

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Showmax can now compete with Netflix thanks to new deal
Business
/ 9 March 2023

Showmax can now compete with Netflix thanks to new deal

MultiChoice’s Showmax has been struggling to compete with Netflix because of its technology interface, but a new deal is set to change that

By Anathi Madubela
One Film, Two Takes: Sidney
Friday
/ 22 October 2022

One Film, Two Takes: Sidney

This documentary tracks the life of an actor who walked a tightrope in white Hollywood

By Tseliso Monaheng and Lumumba Mthembu
The evolution of amapiano
Friday
/ 19 September 2022

The evolution of amapiano

Sound that has taken the world by storm is in danger of dying out in
a lacklustre industry

By Oupa Nkosi
Streaming wars come to Africa
Africa
/ 31 May 2022

Streaming wars come to Africa

Competition in Africa’s subscription video-on-demand services is set to intensify, as new local and international players enter

By Conrad Onyango
Bored in the house streaming list
Friday
/ 14 May 2020

Bored in the house streaming list

Bored in the house? Here’s a list of shows and talks to binge on while you wait to go outside

By Zaza Hlalethwa
The parallel yet familiar world of Tjovitjo
Article
/ 23 April 2020

The parallel yet familiar world of Tjovitjo

With season two set to debut on Netflix at the end of the month, filmmaker Vincent Moloi opens up on his artistic choices and inspirations.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Chill your Netflix habit, climate experts say
Article
/ 28 October 2019

Chill your Netflix habit, climate experts say

Experts say the ease of streaming services comes with a hefty environmental price tag

By Liz Donovan
A guide to couch potatoing
Article
/ 15 December 2017

A guide to couch potatoing

There is plenty out there to binge watch to escape any obligatory merriment this festive season

By Zaza Hlalethwa and Kwanele Sosibo
Competition Tribunal approves merger of struggling DVD/CD providers
Article
/ 23 March 2016

Competition Tribunal approves merger of struggling DVD/CD providers

Mass storage devices, downloads and streaming services have killed the market for DVD and CD providers, making a potential "monopoly" irrelevant.

By Thalia Holmes
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Article
/ 27 April 2011

YouTube to launch movie rental service

Under the premium movie-on-demand service, film lovers will be able to stream new releases for as little as $2.

By Josh Halliday
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Article
/ 9 December 2009

Streaming will never stop downloading

Far from being a cure for the industry’s woes, streaming wastes bandwidth, reduces privacy and slows innovation

By Cory Doctorow

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