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MultiChoice chief executive Calvo Mawela spoke to the Mail & Guardian about the company’s future as it prepares to take on US streaming giants. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
AFRICAN CONTENT INNOVATION

Canal+ central to Multichoice’s strategy against streaming giants, says CEO

Africa’s biggest pay-TV operator is battling subscriber loss, inflation in key markets, and competition from online entertainment leaders

  • Anathi Madubela
5 min read
The MultiChoice Group’s active customers for all its regions, including South Africa, dropped from 17.3 million to 15.7 million over the year.
BUSINESS

Can Canal+ turn the tide on MultiChoice subscriber exodus?

The payTV giant is facing a steep decline in subscribers, falling by nearly half a million

  • Anathi Madubela
4 min read