MultiChoice ramps up streaming ambition with NBCUniversal-Sky deal
MultiChoice says the new Showmax Group will be exceptionally well placed to scale rapidly and become the leading platform in Africa
02 March 2023 - 12:53
UPDATED 02 March 2023 - 22:40
MultiChoice is pushing for streaming dominance in Africa, announcing on Thursday it had entered into an agreement with media giants NBCUniversal from the US and the UK’s Sky, to create a new Showmax service.
The former Naspers-owned group appears to be feeling the pressure from lower-priced streaming products being offered in SA by Amazon, Netflix and Disney...
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