MultiChoice Group has appointed two heavy hitters from the UK’s Sky Group to its board of directors.
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Canal+ has increased its stake in MultiChoice to 31.7%, taking it closer to a potential mandatory offer to other shareholders.
MultiChoice Group will launch an overhauled version of its streaming platform, Showmax, before the end of the year.
MultiChoice Group is launching a new fintech joint venture aimed at developing an “integrated payment platform for Africa”.
MultiChoice Group has created a new technology division, which will be led by Nyiko Shiburi. Other key appointments have been made at SuperSport and elsewhere.
MultiChoice Group has announced it is acquiring Namola, the popular emergency response app, as it eyes new areas for expansion, including fintech.
MultiChoice on Thursday announced plans to launch its own smart TV. Called DStv Glass, the 4K flat-screen TV will be launched in 2023.
Multichoice Group is looking to spend half its content investment on African shows with local actors and producers within the next two years.
MultiChoice Group will be ready to showcase the 2022 Fifa World Cup in 4K ultra-high-definition resolution, its CEO, Calvo Mawela, said.
MultiChoice Group does not plan an aggressive launch of its digital terrestrial television offering in South Africa due to its limited access to spectrum.