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19 Feb 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.
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10 Jan 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.
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3 May 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.
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13 Nov 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.
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25 Jul 2019

Showmax faces tough competition in Nigeria

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

Safaricom, Showmax in home fibre partnership

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

MultiChoice starts JSE trading at R95.50

The pay-TV operator today entered a new chapter after listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
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4 Sept 2017

Internal memo confirms Showmax to merge with DStv

Deal confirmed in internal company communication.
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6 Mar 2017

ShowMax recruiting in Nairobi

 Internet TV firm sets up East Africa headquarters in Kenya.
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15 Feb 2017

Naspers' internet TV service ShowMax launching in Poland

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

ShowMax partners with Seacom in East Africa

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