22 September 2025 marked a historic moment for Africa’s broadcasting industry. French entertainment giant CANAL+ announced that its mandatory takeover offer for the shares of MultiChoice Group it did not already own has become unconditional, with all regulatory approvals secured. The deal gives CANAL+ effective control of MultiChoice, Africa’s largest pay-TV operator, and sets the stage for the integration of the two companies. Together, they will serve more than 40 million subscribers across nearly 70 countries, creating one of the world’s largest media and entertainment groups. The Road to Effective Control CANAL+ has steadily built its stake in MultiChoice, the…
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