MultiChoice has officially become a full subsidiary of French media giant Canal+, marking a major milestone in the evolution of one of Africa’s largest pay television companies.
The announcement was made on Thursday by David Mignot, Chief Executive Officer of Canal+ Africa, who said the integration ushers MultiChoice into a new chapter as part of a global media group.
“MultiChoice is now a full subsidiary of a truly international media group operating in 70 countries,” Mignot said.
He noted that Canal+, founded in France and listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges, has a strong presence across Africa with operations in more than 45 countries.
According to Mignot, joining the Canal+ group will strengthen MultiChoice’s position in Africa’s media and entertainment industry by giving it access to global resources, industry expertise and international capabilities, while reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the continent.
MultiChoice, which operates DStv and GOtv across sub-Saharan Africa, serves millions of subscribers with entertainment, sports and news content.
The integration follows Canal+’s successful acquisition of MultiChoice after a lengthy takeover process. The deal combines Canal+’s international television business with MultiChoice’s extensive operations across more than 50 African markets.
The combined group is expected to strengthen its position in Africa’s rapidly evolving media sector as competition intensifies in the pay-TV and streaming markets, with operators investing heavily in local content, digital platforms and premium sports rights.
