South African media conglomerate Multichoice has announced updated cybersecurity protocols aimed at protecting subscriber data on its streaming platform Showmax. The move addresses growing consumer concerns regarding digital privacy and account safety.

Canal+ Group reported a 40% increase in first-half revenue, attributed to its acquisition of MultiChoice, with the CEO expressing satisfaction over the significant growth.

Canal+ has finalized its acquisition of MultiChoice, fully integrating the South African pay-TV company into its Global Media Group. This move marks a significant consolidation in the African media landscape.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a firm in court for the illegal rebroadcast of MultiChoice's copyrighted content. The firm faces charges related to intellectual property infringement.

Christophe Pinard-Legry has been named CEO of Canal+ Europe, a role he will hold in addition to his current position as CEO of Canal+ France, and will also join the Canal+ board alongside MultiChoice chief David Mignot.

MultiChoice announced that all Showmax subscriptions will end on March 31 as the company prepares to move its content to a new platform.

The acquisition of MultiChoice by Canal+ and the discontinuation of the Showmax streaming service have sparked fears that South African storytelling is becoming overly reliant on foreign media companies.

MultiChoice has announced the shutdown of its streaming service Showmax after 11 years of operation, with further details on timelines and future steps to be shared.

MultiChoice has announced the discontinuation of its Showmax streaming platform after a strategic review found its losses unsustainable in the competitive global market, though jobs are safe.

The decision reflects a focus on "financial discipline and investment optimization in an increasingly competitive and capital-intensive global streaming environment."

MultiChoice Nigeria CEO Kemi Omotosho discussed the company's ownership, local decision-making, investment in Nigerian talent and content, and efforts to combat piracy in an interview.

Canal+ announced significant half-year revenue and earnings growth, largely attributed to its $2 billion acquisition of Africa's MultiChoice. Total group revenues increased by 40% to €4.29 billion ($4.88 billion).

Nigerians are increasingly abandoning traditional pay-TV services, such as MultiChoice, due to escalating costs and the growing availability of internet-based alternatives, leading to a significant subscriber exodus.

Filmmaker Mildred Okwo has expressed concerns that the 2026 AMVCA awards could be the final edition, raising questions about the future of the event under new MultiChoice ownership.

An analysis delves into the strategic implications and dynamics of the proposed merger or partnership between Canal+ and Multichoice, highlighting Canal+'s strong position.

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the fourth season of its hit drama series 'Wura' will now be available to a wider audience across all packages, aiming to make premium content more accessible.

Canal+ reported full-year 2025 results that topped its own guidance on profitability and cash flow, even as MultiChoice, the African pay-TV giant it acquired last September, posted a 6% revenue…

MultiChoice's streaming platform, Showmax, which launched in 2015 and is available in 44 African countries, is set to be discontinued.

MultiChoice has announced its decision to discontinue the Showmax streaming service, impacting its subscribers and the competitive streaming market.

MultiChoice Nigeria has clarified its ownership structure under CANAL+, stating that its pricing, content strategy, and distribution decisions remain locally driven despite global integration.

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 11th season of the Big Brother Naija reality television show will premiere on Sunday, July 26, 2026, offering a grand prize of N160 million.

Canal+ has begun trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), marking a historic moment for the bourse. This listing fulfills a regulatory commitment related to its acquisition of MultiChoice.

French media giant Canal+ announced its plan to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the coming weeks, following its acquisition of African broadcaster MultiChoice. The move was revealed alongside the company's Q1 results and a trading update.

The business relationship between Canal+ and Multichoice is being analyzed, with commentary on Canal+'s strategic position.

Canal+ is reportedly making significant decisions to revamp the MultiChoice business, indicating potential strategic changes in the subscription television sector.

Showmax has announced the discontinuation of its service, a decision made seven months after French media giant Canal+ acquired MultiChoice Group, the platform’s parent company.

Canal+ has confirmed the shutdown of the streaming service Showmax after its takeover of MultiChoice, a strategic move aimed at cost reduction and investment optimization in a competitive market.

Canal+, busy with aggressive cost-cutting since it recently acquired Africa’s MultiChoice pay-TV group, is shuttering its loss-making and money-guzzling video streaming service Showmax that…