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MultiChoice to move Showmax content to DStv Stream by April 1

ABI Analysis · South Africa tech Sentiment: -0.35 (negative) · 18/03/2026
The email sent to users on Wednesday provides the first concrete dates for a restructuring first reported by TechCabal on March 5, months after the $3 billion takeover of MultiChoice by the French broadcaster. All Shomax subscriptions will end on March 31, and users will be required to subscribe afresh for DStv Stream.

Sources: TechCabal

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