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MultiChoice Group

Tracked across 6 events · 40 articles · First seen Jan 13, 2026 · Last active May 28, 2026

Sentiment
-17
Attention
6
Events
6
Relationships
2
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Events (6)
4 -30
Business
Canal+ Discontinues Showmax Streaming Service
Impact: MultiChoice Group, now owned by Canal+, is discontinuing its MultiChoice — Showmax streaming service due to unsustainable financial losses and a highly competitive market, despite significant past investments.
Mar 05, 2026 · 7 articles
6 -50
International
Nigeria Senator Calls for MTN, DStv License Revocation
Senator Adams Oshiomhole of Nigeria has called for the revocation of operating licenses for South African companies, including MTN Group and MultiChoice Group (owners of DStv), in Nigeria. This call comes in response to renewed…
Impact: MultiChoice Group, a South African entertainment company and owner of DStv, is targeted for license revocation in Nigeria as part of proposed economic retaliation.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
4 -30
International
Nigeria Responds to South Africa Xenophobia
The Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) has initiated a diplomatic response to intensifying xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. A joint ad hoc committee of the Nigeria — Senate of Nigeria and the Nigeria…
Impact: MultiChoice Group, a South African company, faces potential license revocation in Nigeria as a retaliatory measure for xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
2 10
Domestic
South African Rand Declines Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Impact: MultiChoice Group is undergoing restructuring and receiving investment from Canal+ to recover and achieve sustainable growth.
Apr 03, 2026 · 6 articles
2 0
Business
FirstBank Appoints Olayinka Ijabiyi
FirstBank of Nigeria has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as the substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, effective immediately. This appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen corporate governance and advance…
Impact: Olayinka Ijabiyi's career includes experience at MultiChoice Group, which adds to his qualifications for his new role at FirstBank of Nigeria.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
3 0
Business
MultiChoice Nigeria Appoints Kemi Omotosho CEO
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
Key Actions (1)
70 Adams Oshiomhole suggested revoking licenses MultiChoice GroupNigeria Responds to South...
Relationships (2)
MTN Group unrelated ↔ MultiChoice Group MultiChoice Group has no direct corporate relationship with MTN Group, though bo
MTN Group unrelated ↔ MultiChoice Group MTN Group has no direct business relationship with MultiChoice Group, though bot
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