Netflix and other international streaming video providers may in future require operating licences in South Africa.
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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.
DStv viewership declines by about 12% on average when South Africa enters stage-6 load shedding.
MultiChoice Group said strong subscriber growth and profit elsewhere in Africa offset poor market conditions in South Africa.
MultiChoice has warned of a significant deterioration in the operating environment in South Africa.
NBCUniversal is acquiring a 30% stake in Showmax as part of a plan to build the leading streaming platform in Africa.
MultiChoice Group plans to offer the Rugby World Cup to subscribers in up to 4K resolution following its successful broadcast and streaming of the soccer World Cup in 4K.
MultiChoice Group will again hike prices at below the rate of consumer inflation for its satellite subscription services this year, while keeping the price of its streaming packages unchanged.
Most South Africans know about the major streaming providers, but there are plenty of others – at least 18 in total, by TechCentral’s count.