Multi-Choice Africa
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News
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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EXTENDED | Newsletter
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
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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…
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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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News
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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News
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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Opinion
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.
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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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News
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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Announcements
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…
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News
MultiChoice is Bleeding Subscribers: Kenya, Zambia, Nigeria Lead the Decline
MultiChoice faces a 19% subscriber decline in Kenya due to price hikes, outdated practices, and rising competition.
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News
Safaricom Offers Discounted EPL Access on Showmax and DStv in New Partnership
Safaricom partners with MultiChoice, offering Showmax and DStv Stream content to customers, including EPL access, discounts, and flexible subscription options.
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Announcements
DStv Hikes Prices for the Third Time in a Year – Here’s What You’ll Pay from November 2024
DStv's price hikes effective from **November 1, 2024**, coupled with internet limitations and exclusive football rights, retain many customers despite…