Showmax has released a teaser for the South African adaptation of “The Office,” titled “Die Kantoor,” which premieres on 20 January 2026, with kykNET previewing episode one on 18 January. The series is set in an Afrikaans-speaking polony factory called Deluxe Processed Meats and is the 14th international version of the BBC Studios format. Written […]
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The Netflix–Warner Deal and Africa’s Position
Across conversations in my travels between Marrakech and Jeddah — and I am still en route to Jeddah after multiple flight delays and an unplanned hotel stay that will have me landing much later than my original itinerary — the Netflix–Warner announcement is a dominant topic. For those who may have missed it, Netflix has signed a definitive […]
The Canal+ / MultiChoice Baseline: Content Direction, Production Hubs, and Market Structure After the Takeover
Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice has created the largest media group operating in Africa — more than 40 million subscribers, nearly 70 countries, and a unified structure linking DStv, Showmax, Canal+ Afrique, myCanal, and GVA’s fibre network. Most early updates focused on ownership, leadership, and infrastructure. What had been missing was a content-level explanation of how […]
Showmax Continues Strategic Push: Partnership with QVWi to Transform TVs into Smart Hubs
African streaming service Showmax announced a partnership with QVWi, a South African electronics manufacturer, to launch a range of affordable streaming devices.
Amazon Withdraws, Showmax Advances: Plans to License More Originals Globally, Including US and UK
Showmax addresses plans for US and UK availability of its original shows and movies.
Race to Lead Africa’s Streaming Market: Multichoice Partners With NBCUniversal, Sky to Contend with Netflix, Amazon
MultiChoice to relaunch Showmax, powered by NBCUniversal’s Peacock technology platform, along with content from NBCUniversal and Sky.