Live sports kicks streaming in Africa into new territory
Showmax has a clear run at winning over viewers looking for an alternative to high-priced satellite TV
12 July 2020 - 00:00
The streaming wars have entered new territory in Africa as satellite TV gives up its monopoly on live sports in the subscription market.
This week's announcement that Showmax will include live news and sports broadcasts in a new Pro version launching in Kenya and Nigeria also means that the homegrown streaming service has a new differentiator over its rivals...
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