| Date | Title | Description |
| 04.08.2026 | Why Canal+ is betting DStv’s future on live sport | Canal+ has secured exclusive rights, in all languages, to every Uefa men’s club competition in sub-Saharan Africa for four seasons from mid-2027 until 2031, covering the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League in more than 40 ... |
| 03.08.2026 | SABC+ scales up | The SABC’s streaming platform has passed three million registered users, roughly doubling its sign-up rate over the four months that included South Africa’s first Fifa World Cup appearance since 2010.
The broadcaster announced the milestone... |
| 28.07.2026 | Canal+ says fourth 'Paddington' movie is in works | Previous
Maxime Saada, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Canal+ Group, reacts before a hearing by the Commission of Inquiry on the neutrality, operation and financing of French public broadcasting, at the National Assembly in Pari... |
| 28.07.2026 | Canal+ Pledges $1.1B for French Cinema, Locking In Film Window Netflix Still Cannot Match | By John Bright
Published: Jul 28 2026, 2:02 PM EDT
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| 08.07.2026 | Netflix, e.tv look to fill the gap Showmax left behind | The cast of The Four of Us
eMedia has struck a content licensing deal with Netflix that will put e.tv programming on the global streaming platform across Africa – a first for the free-to-air broadcaster, and a move that plants Netflix squar... |
| 29.06.2026 | Massive restructuring at former Showmax shareholder | Comcast will split into two publicly traded companies through a spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky, separating its cash-generating broadband arm from a media and entertainment business under pressure from streaming rivals and industry consolid... |
| 22.06.2026 | DStv Stream to come pre-installed on Samsung TVs across Africa | Canal+ is moving to embed MultiChoice’s streaming service directly into the living room, in the clearest sign yet that the enlarged group is rebuilding its distribution around connected televisions rather than satellite decoders.
From 1 Jun... |
| 03.06.2026 | Amazon ups the ante in SA video streaming | Robert Koen, Amazon’s MD for sub-Saharan Africa
South Africans who subscribe to Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service will be automatically moved onto the company’s new and cheaper Amazon Prime membership, Amazon has confirmed.
Prime Video... |
| 03.06.2026 | Canal+ doubles down on sport to defend DStv | Newly listed on the JSE, Canal+ has made it clear where it intends to spend to keep DStv subscribers paying: live sport.
The French group, which took control of MultiChoice last year, on Wednesday confirmed a clutch of premium rights deals ... |
| 03.06.2026 | Canal+ lists on the JSE in first for a French company | Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada
Canal+, the French media group that now owns MultiChoice, has listed on the JSE – barely six months after taking full control of MultiChoice and delisting it from the same exchange.
The secondary inward listing on th... |
| 13.05.2026 | Canal+ firms up 3 June JSE listing | French media and entertainment group Canal+ has formally confirmed it will conduct a secondary listing on the main board of the JSE on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, becoming the first French company to list on the Johannesburg bourse.
The pre-lis... |
| 10.05.2026 | South Africa cuts red tape for dealmakers | Trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau has substantially raised the monetary thresholds at which mergers must be notified to the Competition Commission, in a move that a senior competition lawyer has said will accelerate many ... |
| 08.05.2026 | A 12-year-old competition case lands on Canal+’s desk | The Competition Commission has signalled it is open to settlement talks with MultiChoice over its allegation that the pay-TV operator entered into a 2014 market-division pact with set-top box manufacturer Altech UEC.
The regulator’s head of... |
| 28.04.2026 | New DStv owner Canal+ confirms JSE listing date | Canal+, the global media and entertainment group that took control of MultiChoice last year, has confirmed it will conduct a secondary listing on the JSE on 3 June, becoming the first French company to do so.
The inward listing remains subj... |
| 01.04.2026 | Copyright Industry Continues Its Efforts To Ban VPNs | Last month Walled Culture wrote about an important case at the Court of Justice of the European Union, (CJEU), the EU’s top court, that could determine how VPNs can be used in that region. Clarification in this area is particularly importan... |
| 27.03.2026 | Europe's Tech Clash: Who Rules Your Smart TV? | Broadcasters challenge tech giants over smart TV control. Disney, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros Discovery push EU regulators for stricter rules. They target platforms like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Samsung. The core conflict: who dictates ... |
| 23.03.2026 | Exclusive-Broadcasters urge EU to tighten rules for Big Tech in smart TV standoff | BRUSSELS, March 23 : Google, Amazon, Apple and Samsung's smart TVs and virtual assistants should fall under the EU’s toughest tech rules because of their growing market power, the world's largest broadcasters told EU antitrust chief Teresa ... |
| 20.03.2026 | MTN and Vodacom dwarf South Africa’s listed tech sector | MTN Group and Vodacom Group, the two giants of South Africa’s telecommunications sector, each clock up more than R1-billion in revenue in just two and three days, respectively.
TechCentral analysed companies listed in the technology section... |
| 19.03.2026 | Showmax kill date confirmed | Showmax has begun communicating specific shutdown dates to subscribers across Africa, telling them that the streaming service will stop accepting new subscriptions and renewals from the end of March and will shut down entirely a month later... |
| 18.03.2026 | Commission to probe Showmax closure | The Competition Commission will investigate whether merger conditions between Canal+ and MultiChoice are being adhered to.
The Competition Commission will probe decisions taken by Canal+ following its takeover of MultiChoice Group, includin... |
| 13.03.2026 | Canal+ Unleashes AI Power for Production, Streaming Future | Canal+ is forging strategic alliances with Google Cloud and OpenAI. This partnership integrates cutting-edge generative AI across its content production and streaming platforms. The media powerhouse aims to aggressively rival Netflix's adva... |
| 12.03.2026 | Illegal streaming crackdown nets arrests, convictions in Cape Town | MultiChoice Group and its cybersecurity subsidiary Irdeto have led a series of enforcement actions against illegal streaming operations in the Western Cape, resulting in arrests, device seizures and multiple court convictions under South Af... |
| 11.03.2026 | Canal+ brands Showmax an ‘expensive failure’ | The decision by MultiChoice Group parent company Canal+ to pull the plug on failed streaming service Showmax is expected to help boost cost savings to €250-million in 2026, up from the €150-million Canal+ had guided in January.
This is acco... |
| 11.03.2026 | DStv owner pivots to AI for content production | French media group Canal+ on Wednesday unveiled multi-year agreements with Google Cloud and OpenAI to integrate generative AI into its production workflows and streaming service.
The company, which last year acquired South Africa’s MultiCho... |
| 11.03.2026 | Canal+ unveils big plan to stem DStv’s decline | Canal+ will pump €100-million (R1.9-billion) into a “boost plan” to restart subscriber growth at MultiChoice, even as Africa’s largest pay-TV operator continues to bleed customers and revenue under its new French parent.
The investment, ann... |
| 11.03.2026 | Canal+ taps Google and OpenAI for AI-driven video production, content recommendation | March 11 - French media group Canal+ on Wednesday unveiled multi-year agreements with Alphabet's Google Cloud and OpenAI to integrate generative artificial intelligence into its production workflows and streaming service.
The company is see... |
| 11.03.2026 | Canal+ shares crash on weak MultiChoice outlook | Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters
French media group Canal+’s warning on Wednesday that subsidiary MultiChoice Group had lost subscribers and would see further revenue erosion, resulted in its shares cratering 23.5% in their worst one-day performan... |
| 11.03.2026 | Canal+ targets JSE listing as it doubles down on Africa | Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada
Canal+ has confirmed it will complete a secondary listing on the JSE in the first half of 2026 – within the next four months – giving South African investors direct access to shares in the French media group that now... |
| 09.03.2026 | DStv’s new owner to reveal its game plan | French media group Canal+ will on Wednesday publish its full-year 2025 financial results – the first annual numbers to include subsidiary MultiChoice Group since the London-listed company completed its acquisition of Africa’s largest pay-te... |
| 05.03.2026 | Africa: Multichoice to Shut Down Showmax Streaming Service After 11 Years | MultiChoice Group said it will shut down its streaming platform Showmax after 11 years of operation as the company reviews its digital strategy.
The decision was communicated to subscribers in an email on Thursday. The company said the move... |
| 20.02.2026 | MultiChoice scraps annual DStv price hike | MultiChoice Group CEO David Mignot. Image: (c) Aurelien Pierron
For the first time in many years, DStv subscribers will not face a price increase in April – a significant strategic shift under new owner Groupe Canal+ as the pay-television o... |
| 05.02.2026 | South Africa is losing its film industry – one delay at a time | Just a few years ago, the local film industry was booming. South African production was at record levels and getting global recognition. We were one of the world’s darling destinations for shooting foreign productions. Billions of rand came... |
| 29.01.2026 | Canal+ eyes billions of rand in cost savings from MultiChoice deal | Canal+ expects to generate more than €400-million (R7.5-billion) in annual earnings “synergies” from its acquisition of MultiChoice Group, underlining the strategic importance of Africa to the French media group’s long-term growth ambitions... |
| 29.01.2026 | Canal+ concedes Showmax ‘not a commercial success’ | Groupe Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada on Thursday acknowledged that Showmax, the streaming platform owned by MultiChoice Group, has failed to achieve commercial success and has been a significant drag on the group’s financial performance.
Speaking... |
| 27.01.2026 | DStv cuts decoder prices and adds cost-sharing feature | DStv has lowered the upfront cost of its decoders, added channels to its entry-level package and introduced a new payment-splitting feature as it looks to retain price-sensitive customers in a fiercely competitive market.
The changes, annou... |
| 06.01.2026 | Television at 50 | A timeline of events that shaped an industry | For 50 years, television in South Africa has been shaped as much by technology as by culture. From the country’s late but ambitious leap straight into colour broadcasting in 1976, to the arrival of satellite TV, high-definition production, ... |
| 31.12.2025 | DStv dodges channel blackout in last-minute deal with Warner Bros | DStv parent Groupe Canal+ and Warner Bros Discovery have reached a last-minute agreement that will see 12 channels, including CNN International and Cartoon Network, stay on the DStv bouquet following the warning earlier this month that they... |
| 18.12.2025 | TechCentral’s South African Newsmakers of 2025 | It’s been a banner year for South Africa’s technology industry, one that was defined by major acquisitions, costly legal battles and intense competition.
From telecommunications and broadcasting to intellectual property and platform power, ... |
| 16.12.2025 | Netflix’s $83 Billion Warner Bros. Acquisition Faces Regulatory Hurdles | Netflix’s monumental $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is poised to reshape the entertainment industry. The deal, encompassing HBO and iconic franchises like Harry Potter and DC Comics, faces intense antitrust scrutiny. Netf... |
| 12.12.2025 | Netflix Takes Over Warner Bros. in Historic $83 Billion Industry Shake-Up | Netflix has agreed to acquire the film and television studios and streaming assets of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in a blockbuster transaction valued at approximately $82.7 billion in enterprise value, reshaping the global entertainment la... |
| 05.12.2025 | Netflix, Warner Bros deal raises fresh headaches for MultiChoice | The acquisition by Netflix of big chunks of Warner Bros Discovery in a US$72-billion megadeal could hardly have come at a worse time for MultiChoice Group.
Reuters reported that Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s TV and film ... |
| 03.12.2025 | Canal+ plays hardball – and DStv viewers feel the pain | MultiChoice Group’s deadlock with Warner Bros Discovery – and the real possibility that a dozen channels, many of them household names, will vanish from DStv’s line-up on 1 January – is more than another content dispute.
It is a moment that... |
| 01.12.2025 | Canal+ moves to stem slide in DStv subscribers | French pay-television giant and new MultiChoice Group owner, Groupe Canal+, plans to focus aggressively on subscriber growth to take advantage of what it has described as the “underpenetrated African pay-TV market”.
The move, outlined in an... |
| 24.10.2025 | 12th Singapore Media Festival Returns with a Celebration of Asian Creativity, Connection, and Impact | 55,000+ industry leaders, creator-preneurs, and fans gather in Singapore for 12 days, championing innovation and collaboration
Over 120 films from 45+ countries, with Singapore stories taking centre stage
Catch the largest-ever tabletop gam... |
| 26.09.2025 | The people who will lead Africa’s new pay-TV giant | French pay-TV giant Canal+ has announced sweeping changes to the leadership structure of its African operations, just days after finalising its takeover of South Africa’s MultiChoice Group.
Already announced is that the combined business – ... |
| 26.08.2025 | A $3 billion deal in Africa? Canal+ and MultiChoice for international observers | An insider’s view on Africa’s mega entertainment deal
By Samuel Onyemelukwe
It’s the biggest entertainment deal Africa has ever seen, and unsurprisingly, it hasn’t sparked much global conversation.
In a move valued at around $3 billion, Fra... |
| 14.07.2025 | Netflix Expanding Partnerships in Its Quest for Dominance | Netflix Expanding Partnerships in Its Quest for Dominance
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Netflix may have been the pioneer behind the streaming boom, but it’s now facing stiff competition on all sides from other major playe... |
| 23.06.2025 | Rwanda: Can Pay-TV Survive the Streaming Onslaught | Television consumption has transformed dramatically over the past few decades, reaching unprecedented levels. With the rise of streaming services, it's as if the industry has been supercharged, accelerating viewing habits and redefining how... |
| 23.06.2025 | Majestic IPTV France: A Revolution in the World of IPTV in 2025. | Share
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IPTV has become a must-have alternative to traditional television, offering the freedom of unmatched flexibility, picture value, and content choice. In IPTV France, Majestic IPTV stands as the uncontested leade... |
| 15.06.2025 | Why IPTV is Revolutionizing Television in France | Share
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The way we watch television has changed dramatically, and in France, French IPTV français is at the forefront of this transformation. Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) has become the preferred method for acce... |
| 11.06.2025 | MultiChoice is bleeding subscribers | MultiChoice Group is in trouble. The pay-television broadcaster on Wednesday reported a big loss for the year ended 31 March 2025 and reported a decline of 1.2 million linear broadcasting subscribers, or 8% year on year.
The group now has 1... |
| 07.06.2025 | MultiChoice's Struggles: A Battle Against the Waves of Change | MultiChoice Group is riding a turbulent wave. The South African media giant faces a storm of challenges that threaten its profitability and market position. As the company braces for a significant drop in trading profit, the reasons behind ... |
| 06.06.2025 | Forex woes and Showmax costs – MultiChoice under big pressure | MultiChoice Group expects a sharp decline in reported trading profit for the year ended 31 March as the JSE-listed broadcaster again blames a range of factors, including piracy and intense competition from streaming content platforms, for t... |
| 01.06.2025 | Two deaths, 559 arrests mar French celebrations after PSG's Champions League win | PARIS: Two people died, hundreds were arrested and cars set ablaze in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris Saint-Germain's stunning Champions League final victory, the interior ministry said on Sunday (Jun 1).
The epicentre of... |
| 22.05.2025 | MultiChoice's New Chapter: Mergers, Counterfeits, and Commitment to South Africa | The winds of change are blowing through the South African broadcasting landscape. MultiChoice Group, a titan in the industry, is navigating a crucial merger with Canal+. This deal is not just about numbers; it’s about the future of broadcas... |
| 21.05.2025 | MultiChoice sale to Canal+ clears major hurdle | Groupe Canal+’s planned acquisition of MultiChoice Group just cleared a major hurdle: the Competition Commission on Wednesday recommended the deal be allowed to proceed – with conditions.
The commission said in a statement that it has recom... |
| 14.05.2025 | Zerve Launches the First Multi-Agent System for Data and AI Development in the Enterprise | Zerve today unveiled the industry’s first multi-agent system engineered specifically for enterprise-grade data and AI development. Unlike lightweight code assistants or hobbyist tools, Zerve’s Agent is a full participant in the development ... |
| 08.04.2025 | Viaplay Group’s Nomination Committee presents proposals for Board of Directors | Viaplay Group’s Nomination Committee presents proposals for Board of Directors
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Ahead of Viaplay Group AB (publ) (“Viaplay Group”) Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 13 May, the Viaplay Group No... |
| 31.03.2025 | Liquidation and Economic Struggles: A Tale of Two Giants | In the world of finance, two stories unfold: the liquidation of Heritage Bank and the struggles of MultiChoice Group. Both narratives reflect the harsh realities of economic turbulence, regulatory frameworks, and the relentless pursuit of s... |
| 29.03.2025 | Dark days at MultiChoice | MultiChoice Group warned on Friday that shareholders in its Phuthuma Nathi black economic empowerment scheme should expect a big cut t0 their dividend as the broadcaster struggles to retain customers in a difficult economy.
In a voluntary o... |
| 04.03.2025 | MultiChoice and Canal+ agree to more time to get deal done | Groupe Canal+’s planned acquisition of South Africa’s MultiChoice Group has been hit by a delay as the companies work to overcome the regulatory hurdles.
The companies have extended the so-called “long stop date” for the transaction by five... |
| 04.02.2025 | Canal+ buyout: Sipho Maseko to invest in MultiChoice entity | Sipho Maseko
In an effort to get the acquisition by France’s Groupe Canal+ of MultiChoice Group over the line, the South African broadcaster and parent of DStv and Showmax has announced a plan to carve out its South African licensee into a ... |
| 15.01.2025 | DStv’s future: unbundled sports and a-la-carte content, or more of the same? | Groupe Canal+, which is in the throes of attempting to acquire DStv owner, South Africa’s MultiChoice Group, has similar content offerings to DStv in France, its home market – but with one major difference: the way it bundles sport.
An anal... |
| 25.12.2024 | The Battle for Screens: Sonic Outpaces Mufasa in Holiday Box Office Showdown | The holiday season is a battleground for family films. This year, the clash between Paramount Pictures’ "Sonic The Hedgehog 3" and Disney’s "Mufasa: The Lion King" has captured the spotlight. The stakes are high, and the... |
| 21.12.2024 | South Africa's Tech Landscape: A Year of Change and Challenge | 2024 has been a watershed year for South Africa. The political landscape shifted dramatically, shaking the foundations of the African National Congress (ANC). For the first time since the dawn of democracy, the ANC lost a general election. ... |
| 20.12.2024 | ACE Shutters One of the Largest Live Sports Piracy Rings in the World | Vietnam-based Markkystreams[dot]com and 137 Associated Domains Comprise Largest Live Sports Piracy Operation Takedown to Date
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world's leadin... |
| 20.12.2024 | TechCentral’s South African Newsmakers of 2024 | It’s been one of the busiest news years in South Africa in a long time, particularly on the political front.
The ANC lost a general election for the first time in the democratic era, forcing it to govern in a coalition with other parties, f... |
| 16.12.2024 | Canal+ IPO offers hope for troubled London Stock Exchange | - |
| 16.12.2024 | Canal+ float fails to make a splash as shares fall more than 23 per cent | - |
| 05.12.2024 | 9mobile: A Telecom Phoenix Struggling to Rise from the Ashes | In the bustling world of telecommunications, 9mobile stands as a testament to both ambition and adversity. Once a beacon of hope in Nigeria's telecom landscape, the company has faced tumultuous times since its inception as Etisalat in 2008.... |
| 04.12.2024 | HAVAS MEDIA NETWORK LAUNCHES GLOBAL E-COMMERCE OFFERING IN AFRICA | Havas Africa furthers commitment to creating more meaningful shopping experiences for consumers and driving meaningful growth for brands in commerce.
Africa announces today the launch of Havas Market, Havas’ strategic full-service e-commerc... |
| 22.11.2024 | MultiChoice South Africa CEO Marc Jury resigns | Marc Jury
Marc Jury, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa and Showmax, has resigned. He will leave the group, for which he has worked for the past 10 years, at end-March 2025.
In a letter to staff on Friday, MultiChoice Group CEO Calvo Mawela sa... |
| 19.11.2024 | MultiChoice suitor’s plan to build a global content platform | Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada
French broadcaster Groupe Canal+ has highlighted its intention to become a global content platform, seeing Asia and Africa as high-growth markets during its Capital Markets Day on Monday, ahead of its prospective lis... |
| 14.11.2024 | MultiChoice CEO says Canal+ deal will help it take on Netflix | Calvo Mawela
MultiChoice Group CEO Calvo Mawela is preparing to take on US streaming giants as the African TV company works to get its approximately R55-billion deal with Vivendi’s Canal+ over the line with regulators.
“A combination gives ... |
| 08.11.2024 | MultiChoice warns of ‘most challenging’ period in group’s history | MultiChoice Group has warned it will deliver another set of financial results stained in red ink when it reports its half-year numbers next week.
In a trading statement on Thursday, the broadcaster — which owns DStv, SuperSport and Showmax,... |
| 31.10.2024 | Paddington producer Canal+ confirms London IPO plans for December | - |
| 02.10.2024 | The Tug of War in South Africa's Telecom and Broadcasting Landscape | In the heart of South Africa's vibrant telecom and broadcasting sector, two significant stories unfold. One involves a potential merger that could reshape the broadcasting landscape, while the other highlights the struggles of a smaller pla... |
| 01.10.2024 | Bookmarks | For the first time since 1882, UK will have no coal-fired power plants | These are the articles, videos and more that caught the attention of TechCentral’s editorial team in the past 24 hours. For the first time since 1882, UK will have no coal-fired power plants: The UK is closing its last coal-fired power plan... |
| 30.09.2024 | Canal+, MultiChoice approach regulators over deal | MultiChoice Group and its French suitor, Groupe Canal+, have approached South African regulators, including the communications regulator, Icasa, seeking to have their proposed merger consummated.
Canal+ has offered to pay MultiChoice shareh... |
| 17.09.2024 | INSIDE THE DREAM: MUGLER, THE NEW DOCUMENTARY | PARIS, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mugler announces the release of a documentary directed by Matthieu Menu and produced by Terminal 9 that takes the audience behind-the-scenes of key moments in the lead up to the French house's 50th anni... |
| 27.08.2024 | Jim Volkwyn to step down at MultiChoice amid AGM drama | Jim Volkwyn. Image: MultiChoice Group
Long-serving MultiChoice Group director Jim Volkwyn will step down from the board of the JSE-listed broadcaster at its AGM this week.
The decision, disclosed to investors via the JSE on Tuesday, comes t... |
| 17.08.2024 | The Changing Landscape of South African Broadcasting and Streaming | The South African media landscape is evolving. Traditional broadcasters and streaming platforms are in a fierce dance, each vying for viewer attention. The SABC is stepping up its game, while Viu is quietly carving out its niche. Both are r... |
| 15.08.2024 | The dark horse in SA streaming – and Canal+ is a big investor | Elouise Kelly
Viu, the streaming video entertainment platform launched in South Africa in 2019 and owned by Hong Kong-based PCCW Media, has 6.1 million monthly active users on its platform locally.
This is according to the company’s country... |
| 12.08.2024 | Canal+ buys control of another African pay-TV operator | Vivendi’s Canal+ plans to double its stake in MC Vision to become the majority shareholder of the Mauritian-based digital pay-TV company, as the French firm seeks to boost its presence on the continent.
Canal+ will increase its stake to 75%... |
| 30.07.2024 | Shareholder changes on the cards at Primedia | Private equity shareholders of Primedia are considering strategic options for their stakes in the South African broadcasting group, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The company, owned by EPE Capital Partners, FirstRand, Old... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Rise of Beanless Coffee: A Sustainable Shift in the Beverage Industry**
** | ** The coffee industry is facing a storm. Climate change is threatening the very existence of coffee as we know it. With rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns, the future of arabica coffee is uncertain. Enter Voyage Foods, ... |
| 22.07.2024 | MultiChoice suitor Canal+ to pursue London listing | Vivendi Group will seek a listing for its pay-television business, Canal+, in London, the French media conglomerate said on Monday.
Canal+ is currently engaged in a bid to acquire JSE-listed MultiChoice Group in a R125/share all-cash deal, ... |
| 30.06.2024 | DA communications minister to bring policy shake-up | Newly appointed communications minister Solly Malatsi
South Africa has its first minister of communications in the democratic era who isn’t a member of the ANC – and significant policy changes could be on the cards.
President Cyril Ramaphos... |
| 12.06.2024 | MultiChoice bleeds subscribers as 400 000 more say goodbye | MultiChoice DStv subscribers. Image via Multichoice
MultiChoice Group has recorded a 9% year-on-year slump in active subscribers as the JSE-listed broadcaster battles difficult trading conditions in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
This... |
| 12.06.2024 | MultiChoice sheds 9% of its subscriber base in 12 months | MultiChoice Group has recorded a 9% year-on-year slump in active subscribers – 5% in South Africa – as the JSE-listed broadcaster battles difficult trading conditions at home and in other parts of Africa.
The group, which is in the throes o... |
| 07.06.2024 | Netflix's Strategic Expansion into Live Sports and Events Attracts Investor Confidence | Netflix, the renowned video-streaming giant, is making bold moves to expand its offerings by venturing into live events and sports, a decision that has caught the attention of bullish investors who are optimistic about the potential for dri... |
| 06.06.2024 | Investors bullish on Netflix push into live sports | After Netflix’s success with advertising-supported subscriptions, bulls are wagering the video-streaming giant’s efforts to foray into live events and sports will drive the next leg of stock price gains.
It would be another example of how a... |
| 06.06.2024 | Grim full-year results expected from MultiChoice | MultiChoice Group on Thursday warned of deepening full-year losses as it battles an increasingly difficult trading environment.
In a trading statement, the JSE-listed broadcaster – which is in the throes of being acquired (pending regulator... |
| 04.06.2024 | Canal+, MultiChoice hint at way around ownership rules | France’s Groupe Canal+ and its acquisition target, JSE-listed MultiChoice Group, have hinted at how they will seek to get around strict foreign ownership restrictions of broadcasters in South Africa if their deal is given the go-ahead by sh... |
| 27.05.2024 | SeedBlink Invites to Investors’ Insights Hour May 2024: Extended Startup Pitches + Q&As | Another edition of SeedBlink’s Startup Insights Hour will take place on May 30th As usual, the pitching event will take place online via Zoom This session’s pitching startups are Mindgram and Fleming
On May 30th, the famous Romanian crowd e... |
| 14.05.2024 | Canal+ now owns more than 45% of MultiChoice | France’s Groupe Canal+ has continued snapping up shares of MultiChoice Group as a 4 June deadline nears to publish a joint circular about the former’s mandatory offer to acquire the JSE-listed parent of DStv and Showmax.
Canal+ said on Tues... |
| 25.04.2024 | Эксперт сообщил об обнаружении уязвимости в технологии защиты контента PlayReady от Microsoft | Основатель и глава исследовательской компании AG Security Research Адам Говдяк сообщил, что обнаружил уязвимость в технологии защиты контента PlayReady от Microsoft. По его словам, благодаря этому эксплойту пользователи могут незаконно скач... |
| 23.04.2024 | Boardroom drama at MultiChoice | Imtiaz Patel
Talk about corporate intrigue: just weeks after announcing that its chairman, Imtiaz Patel, would stay on to oversee a possible deal with Groupe Canal+, MultiChoice Group on Tuesday announced Patel’s exit from the role with imm... |
| 12.04.2024 | Canal+ takes MultiChoice stake to beyond 40% | French broadcasting group Canal+ has bought up another big chunk of shares in acquisition target MultiChoice Group, taking its shareholding beyond 40% for the first time.
Groupe Canal+’s stake in MultiChoice has risen to 40.01% of the JSE-l... |
| 08.04.2024 | MultiChoice, Canal+ deal will help fend off Netflix threat | MultiChoice Group has agreed to work closely with Canal+ to facilitate a mandatory offer that, if successful, will see the French broadcasting giant buying out the South African broadcaster.
According to a joint statement released by the tw... |
