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MTN partners Synamedia to launch African streaming service

The planned service will use Synamedia's cloud-based technologies to provide both linear television and video-on-demand content.
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1:20
Feb 19, 2025

Showmax expands African footprint with Kiswahili interface

The streaming service has become the first platform to offer an interface in Kiswahili for Tanzanian subscribers.
1:20
Jan 10, 2025

Showmax to make African streaming history with Tyla show

Showmax to live stream Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Tyla, from her concert in South Africa's SunBet Arena, to 44 countries in Africa.
1:40
May 3, 2023

Holland’s Wi-flix expands into Zambia

The video streaming service has expanded its African footprint to a fourth territory, having partnered with MTN to launch in the country.
3:20
Nov 13, 2020

MultiChoice picks up R1.3bn stake in Nigeria's BetKing

The company acquires a 20% stake in the Nigerian online sports betting company, with the potential for a further R500 million investment.
2:00
Jul 25, 2019

Showmax faces tough competition in Nigeria

Market analysts believe offering needs to focus on content variety, pricing and partnerships.
1:50
Apr 8, 2019

Safaricom, Showmax in home fibre partnership

Telco is offering customers one month complimentary unlimited access to the streaming service.
3:10
Feb 27, 2019

MultiChoice starts JSE trading at R95.50

The pay-TV operator today entered a new chapter after listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
2:30
Sep 4, 2017

Internal memo confirms Showmax to merge with DStv

Deal confirmed in internal company communication.
2:00
Mar 6, 2017

ShowMax recruiting in Nairobi

 Internet TV firm sets up East Africa headquarters in Kenya.
1:50
Feb 15, 2017

Naspers' internet TV service ShowMax launching in Poland

Service expands to Europe, available in Poland and will utilise Polish language apps.
1:30
Jan 23, 2017

ShowMax partners with Seacom in East Africa

Seacom have entered into an agreement that will benefit both consumers and ISPs in East Africa.