Articles about MultiChoice

MultiChoice-backed Wetility secures R500m funding

The capital will be utilised to fund solar and battery systems, enabling the start-up to add over 16MW of solar capacity.

Canal+ merger could be lifeline for under-pressure MultiChoice

Amid declining revenues and subscribers, the deal brings scale, tech synergies and long-term sustainability, says CFO Tim Jacobs.

MultiChoice loses 2.8m subscribers in two years

For the year ended 31 March, the DStv parent company’s linear subscribers were down 1.2 million, or 8% year-on-year, to 14.5 million active subscribers.

MultiChoice, Canal+ merger deal passes CompCom hurdle

The proposed transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in any market, says the Competition Commission.

MultiChoice pumps R407m into local tech start-ups

To date, 77 black-owned small businesses, with at least 50% female ownership, have benefited from the fund, creating over 1 400 jobs.

MultiChoice destroys fake DStv goods intercepted in Durban

The items bore the counterfeit mark “Dtv”, a brand deceptively similar to the registered DStv trademarks, posing a significant threat to consumers, says the firm.

DStv pirate sentenced to 12 months or R10 000 fine

The Germiston Regional Court finds Vuyisile Victor Selem guilty on all charges, including contravention of the Cyber Crime Act and fraud.

MultiChoice hikes prices for DStv, Showmax

The video entertainment company announces its annual price and product adjustments for DStv and Showmax.

DStv relaxes stance on concurrent streaming

From today, all DStv Premium, Compact Plus and Compact customers will have access to two concurrent streams as part of their subscription.

MultiChoice’s piracy fight yields gains

A collaborative effort between MultiChoice’s Irdeto and Western Cape law enforcement leads to multiple arrests and legal proceedings.

Leave us out of satellite talks, MultiChoice tells ICASA

The DStv operator tells the regulator it is not clear how the proposed framework will impact satellites that are already in orbit.

MultiChoice to restructure after Canal+ takeover deal

The companies conclude discussions regarding the intended post-transaction structure of MultiChoice.