Multi-Choice Africa
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MultiChoice Slashes Decoder Prices for Festive Season, But Is It Missing the Point?
MultiChoice's festive decoder price cut is criticized for ignoring the real issues: high subscription costs and the need for streaming.
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MultiChoice delivers first DStv price cut under Canal+ with up to KES 9,000 discount
MultiChoice is finally slashing DStv decoder prices in Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria by as much as 40% online and…
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WAKA TV underground network exposed in Eldoret as DCI raid cuts off 64 subscribers, starts court prosecutions
Authorities have tightened the noose on illegal Internet TV streaming in Kenya after a sting operation in Eldoret led to…
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DStv lost 84.2% of active subscribers in Kenya between June 2024 and June 2025
The latest sector stats from the Communications Authority are brutal for MultiChoice. By the end of June 2025, DStv’s active…
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The DStv you know is gone: Canal+ completes its $2 billion takeover of MultiChoice
French giant Canal+ acquired MultiChoice for ~$2 billion, creating a pan-African media powerhouse to challenge global streaming services.
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DStv, Showmax, GOtv to Air All Premier League Matches: Rights Secured, Real Access Still the Contest
Rights secured for 2025, 2026, but Kenya still faces price hikes, mobile-only PL and device limits
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From AI Booms to Matatu Zooms: Your Week in Tech
AI boom hits Africa, Kenya's tech milestones, electric transport pilots, global rocket launches, and telecom wars shake the industry
- Opinion
MultiChoice is Prioritizing Short-Term Profits Over Long-Term Loyalty
“Fewer subscribers? No problem. We’ll just charge more.” That might as well be MultiChoice’s new business mantra, because despite bleeding…
- Opinion
MultiChoice’s “We’ve Got You” Promotion Is a Band-Aid on a Bleeding Business Model
MultiChoice's latest promotion masks deeper problems with pricing strategy and streaming execution while subscribers flee to competitors
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DStv Piloting Weekly Subscription Model in Uganda to Match Customer Cash Flow Patterns
Insights At a Glance: DStv is testing a weekly subscription model in Uganda to match customer cash flow patterns. If…
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MultiChoice Might Finally Offer a SuperSport-Only Package Sports Fans Have Been Asking for Years
Insights At a Glance: MultiChoice is actively considering unbundling SuperSport into a separate subscription package to cater to sports-only viewers.…
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The Real Impact of Local Content on African Identity and Industry
Local African content is reshaping culture, boosting creative industries, and gaining global recognition by authentically telling African stories.
- Opinion
OPINION: The Global War on Content Piracy and Why It Matters for Creators and Consumers
A global coalition is intensifying efforts against digital piracy, employing technology and enforcement to safeguard creative industries, rightsholders, and consumers…
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WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025 to Air Live on DStv and GOtv: Here’s What You Need to Know
MultiChoice will broadcast WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025 live on DStv, GOtv, and streaming, ensuring broad access to the event.
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MultiChoice Talent Factory Graduates Bring Fresh Stories to Maisha Magic
MultiChoice Talent Factory East Africa graduates debut Deadbeat and The Immersive Alarm on Maisha Magic, showcasing emerging filmmaking talent and…
