MultiChoice Group

MultiChoice announces it will shut down streaming service Showmax after a review of its streaming operations; the annual losses are no longer sustainable. The company does not expect any job cuts and will discuss transition options with employees. Instead, MultiChoice plans to build its own streaming platform for African and international customers and will continue to invest in premium content, technology and partnerships. CANAL+ took effective control of the MultiChoice Group on 22 September 2025. » Altro su de.investing.com

CANAL+ completed the compulsory acquisition of the remaining MultiChoice shares on 5 December and paid the consideration to MultiChoice in accordance with the South African Companies Act. The delisting of MultiChoice shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and A2X will take effect at the start of trading on 10 December, after all required regulatory approvals were granted. CANAL+ plans to seek a secondary domestic listing on the JSE within nine months of the delisting taking effect. » Altro su de.investing.com

The fiber operator M‑net is opening its product range to routers from the manufacturer TP‑Link. TP‑Link is under investigation in the US amid suspicions that the routers transfer data from US customers to China. M‑net’s decision puts the Bavarian company in the spotlight of potential security debates. » Altro su welt.de