Articles about ShowMax

MultiChoice to discontinue Showmax

The substantial annual losses experienced by the Showmax business have proved unsustainable, says the video entertainment firm.

SABC sees streaming subscriptions, gamification, gaming in its future

The South African Broadcasting Corporation sets its sights on R200 million per annum commercial success for its video streaming platform SABC+, reveals COO Lungile Binza.

Streaming platform eVOD reports 70% YoY growth

The local streaming platform has reported a 70% year-on-year growth in registered users, says brand manager, Thapelo Ramatsui.

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 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.

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 eyes Sanlam deal to exit technical insolvency

The company believes the deal to sell 60% of its insurance business to Sanlam will see it emerge from technical insolvency.

MultiChoice stakes its future on Showmax

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

MultiChoice loses 800K subscribers amid rapid profit decline

The pay-TV operator faces “the most challenging operating conditions in almost 40 years to generate desired returns”.