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MultiChoice, NBCUniversal pump R2.8bn into Showmax

Since 1 April, MultiChoice and NBCUniversal have provided $164 million in equity funding to the Showmax video streaming platform.

New Showmax to become Africa’s second-biggest VOD platform

Netflix will remain the market leader, with 6.9 million subscribers by 2029, while Showmax will garner 3.7 million, says Digital TV Research.

MultiChoice turns down R105 per share offer from Canal+

The board concludes that the proposed offer price of R105 in cash significantly undervalues the group and its future prospects.

French-based Canal+ offers to buy MultiChoice

Canal+ anticipates its offer for MultiChoice, which is seeing dwindling revenue, to be a cash consideration of R105 per ordinary share.

Showmax to migrate viewers to Peacock’s tech

The streaming service slates timeline to move viewers over to new streaming platform powered by Peacock’s technology, as it readies February relaunch.

February launch for ‘new’ Showmax

MultiChoice's streaming service will relaunch with a new app and new product suite slated.

Streaming wars loom as Showmax readies for Netflix battle

The local video streaming service hopes its partnership with Peacock will allow it to attract more subscribers.

MultiChoice sees boom in DStv app, Showmax users

The group’s overall online user base increased by 12% year-on-year, with the growth rate for paying Showmax subscribers at 26%.

MultiChoice, NBCUniversal, Sky to launch streaming giant

The deal combines MultiChoice’s local content with that of NBCUniversal, HBO, Sky and live English Premier League football.

KNBC gets new president-GM

Steve Carlston takes up his new position in October, succeeding Craig Robinson.