Canal+ Completes $3.17 Billion Acquisition of MultiChoice, Forging a Global Media Powerhouse

The African media landscape experience transaction that redefines it, French broadcasting giant Canal+ has officially completed its $3.17 billion acquisition of MultiChoice Group. As of today, July 10, 2026, the parent company of prominent platforms like DStv, GOtv, and Showmax has formally become a wholly owned subsidiary of Canal+, marking the conclusion of a highly anticipated corporate consolidation. The acquisition brings one of Africa’s largest pay-television operators under the umbrella o