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Travel Channel 

Naked and Afraid S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

One man and one woman, who meet for the first time in the nude, are paired and tasked with surviving in some of the world's most extreme environments for 21 days with no food, water or clothing.

First TX: 9 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 14:20

Last TX: 26 February

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives S1 & S2

NEW TO CHANNEL

Guy Fieri road trips across America to check out classic greasy spoons. With a new generation of owners and delicious homemade food, these are the kind of places that make America special.

First TX: 9 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 13:30

Last TX: 24 February

Returning shows include House Hunters International S134, S133, S135 on 4 February at 06:00 (ends 27 February).

Discovery Family 

Expedition X S1

New to Channel

Josh Gates and his team investigate the realms beyond the "unknown ."

First TX: 20 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 21:05

Last TX: 3 March

Into the Jungle with Ed Stafford S1

New to Channel

Ed Stafford sets up an extreme survival school that will put struggling modern dads and their children through the toughest challenges.

First TX: 2 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 20:10

Last TX: 9 February

Wild & Weird America  S1

New to channel

Watch uproarious, real-life moments: backyard mishaps, car chaos, avalanche disasters, stunts, spills and thrills, all unforgettably caught on camer.

First TX: 20 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 20:10

Last TX: 27 February

World’s Greatest Cars S1

New to channel

In the ultimate treat for petrolheads, top motoring experts count down the best vehicles ever made in this turbo-charged series.

First TX: 12 February

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 18:25

Last TX: 19 March

Returning shows include Salvage Hunters: The Restorers S4 on 23 February at 15:00 (ends 20 March) and Wheelers Dealers S14 on 10 February at 15:50 (ends 20 February).

Real Time

Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House? S1

New to Channel

Historic house experts Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein help homebuyers find cheap, old properties and restore these architectural gems to new glory.

First TX: 2 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 14:35

Last TX: 11 February

The Mountain Kitchen S1

New to Channel

For Annie Starke, it's all about great eats and good times as she prepares delicious meals indoors and over the fire at her family’s mountain ranch in Montana.

First TX: 11 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 13:45

Last TX: 16 February

Selena + Restaurant S1

New to Channel

After working with the world's top chefs, Selena Gomez is raising the stakes! She heads out to work in Los Angeles' hottest restaurants, where she'll be put through her paces and have to learn fast to create a dish good enough for the restaurant's menu!

First TX: 16 February

TX Day: Mon-Wed

TX Time: 11:15

Last TX: 18 February

Returning shows include Lone Star Law S6 on 1 February at 23:20 (ends 24 February) and House Hunters International S197 & 198 on 9 February at 15:50 (ends 25 February).

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Discovery Channel 

Brand New

Ed Stafford's Rite of Passage S1

From 24 hours of agony in Brazil to jumping over bulls in Ethiopia, adventurer Ed Stafford courses the world to experience how indigenous peoples turn boys into men.

First TX: 4 February

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 20:05

Last TX: 11 March

Brand New

Inside the Arrest S1

British police make 2,000 arrests a day, but one bad move can endanger themselves and jeopardize a whole investigation. Frontline experts analyze footage of the most dramatic arrest footage, revealing the detailed planning that goes into each operation.

First TX: 10 February

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 31 March

Returning shows include Filthy Fortunes S2A on 26 February at 20:05 (ends 16 April), Mud Madness S2 on 8 February at 21:55 (ends 5 April) and Gold Divers S13A on 23 February at 21:00 (ends 15 June).

TLC

* For the rest of Africa

Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin & Influence S1

New To Channel 

Mom vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt preach discipline — and yet behind closed doors, their teachings fuel a cult-like system of control, isolation and abuse . When a child escapes, the truth unravels and echoes beyond prison walls

First TX: 1 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 22 February

Toxic S1

New to Channel

Elizabeth Chambers had to unravel the lies and red flags of her own marriage . Now, she meets with victims to investigate how love turns toxic

First TX: 10 February

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 17 March

*Amazing Water Homes S1

New To Channel 

Follow individuals, couples and families as

they search for the amazing waterfront

home of their dreams .

First TX: 1 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 22 February

Returning shows include 1000-lb Sisters S6B on 20 February at 21:00 (ends 17 April) and 90 Day: The Single Life S5 on 25 February at 20:00 (ends 10 June).

HGTV

Cheap A$$ Beach Houses S1

Brand New

Big beach dreams meet small budgets as buyers search for affordable homes in the sand, chasing their slice of seaside paradise where the views are priceless without wiping out their wallets .

First TX: 23 February

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 13 April

Returning shows include Fixer to Fabulous S7 on 10 February at 22:00 (ends 7 April) and House Hunters: Amazing Water Homes S4 on 1 February at 21:00 (ends 1 March).

Food Network

Baking Championship: Next Gen S1

Brand New

For the first time ever, 12 teams of young siblings between the ages of 8 - 14 compete to win $25,000 and become the next generation of Baking Champions!

First TX: 27 February

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 16:05

Last TX: 24 April

Returning shows include Bobby's Triple Threat S4 on 16 February at 17:00 (ends 20 April) and Guy's Grocery Games S39 on 15 February at 17:00 (ends 3 May).

Investigation Discovery

Louvre Heist: Minute by Minute

New to channel

Dive into a real-time investigation of the shocking daylight robbery at Paris' Louvre Museum. Former thieves, security staff, eyewitnesses and investigators piece together the crime and ongoing chase to recover France's crown jewels before it's too late.

First TX: 1 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX:1 February

Inside the Heist S1

New to channel

Experts go behind daring robberies to reveal how the criminal elite use their ingenuity to plan the world's most iconic heists.

First TX: 1 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00 & 21:55

Last TX: 22 February

Returning shows include The Curious Case of…S2A on 9 February at 21:55 (ends 30 March) and Body Cam S6A on 18 February at 21:55 (ends 22 April).

New Dragonball Super Anime Has Been Announced

An extensively remastered version of the popular anime series “Dragon Ball Super” will premiere in fall 2026 under the new title “Dragon Ball Super: Beerus,” the franchise announced at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event in Japan.

The enhanced edition features comprehensive visual upgrades including new animation cuts, revised sequences, complete re-rendering of all footage, freshly recorded voice acting, and an overhauled musical score and sound design. The project, which commenced several years ago, aims to deliver a more faithful adaptation of creator Akira Toriyama’s original work through cutting-edge visual techniques.

The announcement was made during a live stage presentation at Makuhari Messe, with voice actors Masako Nozawa (Son Goku) and Koichi Yamadera (God of Destruction Beerus) appearing alongside executive producer Akio Iyoku.

A launch trailer and key visual were unveiled at the event, showcasing the enhanced production values. The narrative follows the God of Destruction Beerus awakening from a prolonged sleep and targeting Earth after hearing about a Saiyan who defeated Frieza, setting up a confrontation with Goku and his allies.

The enhanced series represents a complete reconstruction of the original “Dragon Ball Super” television anime, which featured Toriyama’s original work, story concepts and character designs. The production promises heightened visual immersion, particularly in battle sequences.

The same event also revealed “Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol,” a separate new anime series that continues the storyline following the “Universe Survival Arc” from the 2015-2018 broadcast run.

More Mergers And Acquisitions On The Horizon

Since last year, MultiChoice now forms part of the Canal+ ecosystem after the French company managed to acquire full ownership of the brand. This has led to various enhancements like NBA on SuperSport and the expansion of Zacu TV to DStv.

Now, all eyes are on Warner Bros. Discovery whose entangled themselves in a feud with Paramount as Netflix serves as frontrunner for its streaming and studios company. 

Paramount wants to acquire the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery who plan to form Discovery Global which houses all the cable networks. At the moment, we're just standing in the sidelines waiting to see how this matters continues escalating.

Below is other deals I believe consumers should be on the lookout for some could be speculated 

Warner Bros. Discovery

During the bidding process, Warner Bros. Discovery had stated they've got several solicited offers from potential buyers some like Netflix are in it for the studios. Then Paramount wants to buy the whole enchilada which would risk over $50 billion in debt.

Would you believe me if I said that shareholders at Warner Bros. Discovery can do without Paramount's offer?

Even if the Netflix deal fails, Warner Bros. Discovery can continue to split the company and look to sell the split parts and still make as much as Paramount's current offer which is $108 billion.

According to some insiders, Starz Entertainment and Standard General have both been eyeing Warner's cable networks. It should be noted that there's barely any overlap in assets making approval chances a lot higher.

It's clear here that both companies similar to Canal+ are trying to increase scale in a landscape ruled by social media and YouTube. They both lack broad appeal and Discovery Global gives them that advantage.

At the time news of their bids were made transparent it was stated that it was not applicable. That doesn't mean they're not interested, they're probably focused on the Netflix deal and will explore this at a later stage.

Paramount/NBCUniversal 

If Paramount is able to own CNN and Cartoon Network expect massive cost synergies amounting to possibly $5 billion. They'll be wasting over $100 billion to get what they want and in most M&As the acquiring company tries to recover those funds.

Some sources have indicated or speculated that if their bid fails to garner traction. The other option would be a possible buyout or merger with either Lionsgate and NBCUniversal.

NBCUniversal's owners Comcast served as another bidder for Warner Bros. Discovery whose plans included merging it with NBCUniversal. This was the only way they could get clearance for the deal as Trump dislikes the company's CEO and CNBC.

Since then, various media outlets long predicted that Comcast could explore a potential sale or partnership for the brand and who better than Paramount.

Before Skydance acquired Paramount, they were talks of the two potentially merging and in Europe the two are basically partners with the rollout of SkyShowtime.

A+E Global Media

Starz Entertainment which had already made a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's cable networks had also explored acquiring A+E Global Media. They'll probably be more updates on this during the year as of right now it's kind of quo.

A+E Global Media is responsible for the distribution of Lifetime and History channels in the US while in Europe those rights are held by Sky Studios.

Canal+

MultiChoice isn't the final pitstop in buyouts for the French broadcaster as they acquired majority stake in a MC Vision. A Mauritius based broadcaster operating in French speaking Africa.

They also have stakes in VIU which is based in Southeast Asia and Viaplay in the Nordic regions. All of these the French broadcaster could look to gobble within the year as they aim to reach 50 million to 100 million subscribers by 2028.

Another buyout that wouldn't surprise me for the year would be for Senegalese based production company, Marodi TV.

ITV

A few years ago, ITV Choice was yanked from DStv consumers and since then the channel's owner ITV plc had been undergoing restructure. This included and was not limited to a sale of their company.

CVC Capital Partners, TF1 Group, RedBird Capital Partners, All3Media, Mediawan and KKR had been linked to as potential buyers. Even Comcast's Sky had entered talks to acquire only the linear networks and ITVx.

February 2026 On TNT Across Africa | Love Beyond Romance Stunt With Channel Premiere: Bridesmaid | TNT Hit Stunt With Channel Premiere: Warcraft | More

*premieres in bold

Love Beyond Romance

Stunt

This Valentine’s Day, TNT Africa is flipping the script on love! From quirky crushes to laughout-loud breakups, and friendships that steal the spotlight, we’re serving up a marathon of feel-good hits that prove love isn’t just about roses and candlelight.

Saturday, 14 February

11:40 Happy Feet (2006)

13:29 Shrek The Third (2007)

15:05 We Broke Up (2020)

16:28 The Nutty Professor (1996)

18:05 Pitch Perfect (2012)

20:00 Bridesmaids (2011)

Mind Games

Stunt

Step into the shadows this February with a thrilling lineup where nothing is what it seems. Every Sunday, brace yourself for psychological warfare, shocking revelations, and mindbending twists that will leave you questioning everything.

Sunday, 1 February

17:35 The Negotiator (1998)

20:00 Split (2017)

22:00 Fight Club (1999

Sunday, 8 February

17:50 Inside Man (2006)

20:00 Ex Machina (2015)

21:55 Get Out (2017)

Sunday, 15 February

18:10 Paper Spiders (2020)

20:00 The Purge (2013)

21:35 The Devil’s Advocate (1997)

Sunday, 22 February

18:15 Emily the Criminal (2022)

20:00 The Game (1997)

22:10 Us (2019)

Heatwave Action

Stunt

Every Friday, dive headfirst into epic battles from scorching deserts to untamed jungles. These stories are packed with adrenaline-fueled thrills that will leave you breathless!

Friday, 6 February

18:25 The Mummy (1999)

20:30 Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

Friday, 13 February

18:50 Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

20:30 Gladiator (2000)

Friday, 20 February

18:10 Apocalypto (2006)

20:30 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

Friday, 27 February

18:25 Point Break (1991)

20:30 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

TNT Hit

Stunt

Synopsis: A few human survivors must team up with a group of dissenting Orcs to stop an Orc horde from invading their planet through a magic portal.

Saturday, 7 February

20:00 Warcraft (2016)

M-Net Acquires Rights To Historical Drama King & Conqueror, Canal+ Will Launch It Simultaneously In Over 40 Countries

CANAL+ announces the exclusive launch-window premiere of the historical epic series KING & CONQUEROR starting February 12 in over 40 countries across Europe and Africa where the group operates. This large-scale, simultaneous multi-territory launch is a first for a series licensed by CANAL+ and illustrates the group’s global strategy in licensing and launching content.

Following Canal+'s takeover of MultiChoice in late 2025, this deal has been extended to include M-Net. This serves as one of the various enhancements the French company told regulators to expect on DStv.

The inclusion of King & Conqueror comes after the company announced it no longer has rights to premium TV series from HBO and Warner Bros. content. With HBO Max, that might be gearing up to rollout in Africa sometime in the year.

KING & CONQUEROR is the story of the clash for the English throne between Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy (who would become William the Conqueror), portrayed respectively by James Norton (HAPPY VALLEY, PLAYING NICE) and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (GAME OF THRONES). The cast also includes Emily Beecham, Clémence Poésy, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan, and Jean-Marc Barr.

KING & CONQUEROR

British series – 8 episodes of 52 minutes

Created by Michael Robert Johnson

Executive produced by Michael Robert Johnson as well as James Norton and Kitty Kaletsky for Rabbit Track Pictures, Baltasar Kormákur and Magnus Vioar for RVK Studios, Robert Taylor for The Development Partnership, Dave Clarke and Richard Halliwell for Shepherd Content, Ed Clarke, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and CBS Studios’ Lindsey Martin.

Directed by Baltasar Kormàkur, Balint Szentgyorgyi, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Erik Leijonborg

Written by Michael Robert Johnson, David Mar Stefansson, Sam Hoare and Rachel Kilfeather

Produced by The Development Partnership, Rabbit Track Pictures, Shepherd Content, RVK Studios and CBS Studios in association with the BBC.

International distribution: Paramount Global Content Distribution

Starring James Norton, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Emily Beecham, Clémence Poésy, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan and Jean-Marc Barr.

When King Edward dies in 1066 without an heir, Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy engage in a fierce struggle to seize the English crown, culminating in the Battle of Hastings. A clash between two dynasties that defined a country – and a continent – for centuries.