Articles about DSTV

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 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.

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.

Showmax taps Tyla concert for live-streaming debut

The video streaming platform is breaking new ground as Africa’s first streaming service to live-stream a homegrown concert.

MultiChoice SA CEO Marc Jury resigns

Group CEO Calvo Mawelo tells staff that Marc Jury will leave the group on 31 March 2025, to pursue opportunities in the sport business.

MultiChoice engages ICASA on R30bn Canal+ takeover

The firm ensures the telecoms regulator is kept abreast of the progress of the multibillion-rand transaction.

MultiChoice stakes its future on Showmax

The video entertainment group invested R1.6 billion in its streaming platform in the past six months.