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Canal+’s $3 Billion Takeover of MultiChoice Faces Regulatory Review in Uganda

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StorySeptember 9, 2025September 16, 2025

Ugandans will determine whether French media giant Groupe Canal+ effectively completes the takeover of South Africa’s MultiChoice and GOTV in Uganda. The move is part of a larger acquisition in more than 50 countries. In a notice on Tuesday, broadcast regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), noted that Groupe Canal+ had applied for the transfer of shares for the control of MultiChoice subsidiaries in Uganda. This followed the completion of a $3 billion deal in July to acquire 100% of MultiChoice Group, the parent company of DStv and GOtv in Uganda. The move marks the latest step in a transaction that…

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Old Mutual Investment Group Appoints Former NSSF MD Richard Byarugaba as Board Chairman; names Charles Ernest Hamya to its Board

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryAugust 13, 2025August 14, 2025

Old Mutual Investment Group has unveiled a strengthened governance bench with two strategic appointments: veteran financial services executive Richard Patrick Byarugaba as Board Chairman, and seasoned corporate leader Charles Ernest…

GOtv channels to be re-numbered for an improved viewing experience

CEO ReporterCompany News News & AnalysisApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

To make your viewing experience as smooth and trouble-free as possible and to make it easy to find the newest content on GOtv channels, GOtv’s channel numbering system will change from Wednesday, 19 April. “Flagship channels, popular local channels, movies, and telenovelas now all have their own clearly marked blocks. With this new and improved way of numbering, we can keep up with changes and add new channels without causing too much trouble,” GOtv said in a media statement. The company said that the changes have been done “to ensure that you can keep up with all the twists and…

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