Despite the major infrastructural challenges that Africa faces – such as low connectivity and the high cost of data, the number of video streaming platforms active in Africa has exploded over the past few years as the continent responded to the global...
Showmax has launched a deal with Vodacom featuring three months of free access to the Showmax video on demand service and three months of free Showmax data. Showmax has launched a new deal with Vodacom featuring free access to the Showmax service and free...
Some 20% of South Africans who sign up for a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service such as Netflix or Showmax do so with the intention of cancelling their pay television subscription. That’s according to GfK’s international ViewScape survey*, which...
After having announced in 2017 that all DStv Premium subscribers will receive access to streaming service, Showmax, for free, MultiChoice has now revealed that its Compact and Compact Plus subscribers will now be able to get Showmax with a 50% discount. The...
Internet TV service, Showmax, announced on Wednesday 1 November 2017 that the company has launched an app for Sony’s PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro. The addition of this new app means that PS4 and PS4 Pro owners who have connected their consoles to the...
IT News Africa recently spoke to Stephen Watson, MD of Discover Digital, in an interview which looked to reveal his perspective, as a small role player in the video on demand scene, on the recent announcement from Multichoice that Showmax will be available...
Who remembers TopTV? The brand’s reputation was eviscerated a few years ago when they launched adult channels, suffered severe customer service complaints and promised a PVR decoder which never saw the light of day. Adding to that, customers experienced...
DSTV and Showmax announced on Monday 11 September 2017 that the companies will be advancing their merger, which will now see DSTV premium subscribers receive the Showmax offerings for free in South Africa. Previously priced at R99 a month, premium subscribers...
Showmax, an Internet TV service, revealed on Tuesday 29 August 2017 that customers will now be able to enjoy their favourite TV shows and movies on demand with no contract and no ads via the Showmax app on Xbox One consoles. The app, which is available on the...
South African Telecommunications company, Vodacom, has announced the launch of Video Data Bundles that will be available to Pre-paid, Top-Up and Post-paid customers. The announcement, made on the 28th of August, came just days after competitor Telkom launched...
In the early hours of Sunday the 27th of August 2017, the world will come to a stand still as Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Conor “The Notorious” McGregor clash in Las Vegas in a boxing match which has captivated the globe. Where can I...
Showmax and VAST Networks (VAST) announced on the 21st of August 2017 that the two companies would be partnering to bring zero-rate Wi-Fi data for streaming and downloading TV shows and movies on Showmax. The two companies are offering a three-month trial...
Showmax, a South African digital entertainment service, has began the production of it’s first original series. The mockumentary called Tali’s Wedding Diary will star Julia Anastasopoulos. The show looks to building on the phenomenal success of...
After launching their Internet TV service in Poland in February 2017, Showmax has followed their local strategy by agreeing a deal with the Polish mobile network operator Play to supply the Showmax service to Play’s entire contract customer base, totalling...
Following a review of its digital strategy, MTN SA has taken a decision to decommission its video on demand service known as MTN VU. The service will be discontinued effective 03 May 2017. In line with the ongoing review of its operations, MTN is also...
Showmax, in conjunction with Vodacom, announces a major addition to the Showmax service. As of today, 27 March, Showmax will supply three months of data, adding up to 3GB in total, at no extra charge to new customers who sign up for Showmax through Vodacom...
