Showmax mobile subscribers across Africa will pay on average 20% less for access to the full Showmax catalogue on a single mobile device since April 19. MultiChoice Group CEO for Connected Video, Yolisa Phahle, said, “We know that consumers are under pressure at the moment and we believe this change will be appreciated by our [...]
Showmax has licensed its first international reality TV series format, Temptation Island. The ultimate relationship test, Temptation Island follows four couples at a pivotal time in their relationship, where they must mutually decide if they are ready to commit to one another for the rest of their lives — or go their separate ways. Together, [...]
MultiChoice Namibia has introduced its brand new Showmax Add to Bill offering to allow DStv Premium subscribers the opportunity to enjoy the best streaming international series and movies on Showmax at no extra cost. The Managing Director at MultiChoice Namibia, Roger Gertze, said, Showmax Add to Bill was introduced in response to their subscribers’ changing [...]
The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) is set to launch at the end of January with new episodes following every Friday. RHOD is the 24th International instalment of the Real Housewives franchise which is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group. The new show is set to build popularity with, of [...]
South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is working to enforce 30% local content on video-on-demand services including Netflix and Showmax to promote local content and languages. As part of the department’s propositions in a recently drafted white paper presented to parliament, streaming platforms will be mandated to offer at least 30% South African [...]
Showmax has announced a 5-year sponsorship contract with the South African Football Association (SAFA) with the purpose of generating a more professional image around officiating in the country. This patronage aims at revamping refereeing in South Africa. SAFA stated, “The partnership supports more than 40,000 referees officiating in all matches played under the auspices of [...]
Telkom Kenya and Showmax Pro are partnering to offer Telkom mobile subscribers interesting data bundles. The data deals include 30GB and 45 GB as well as a one-month subscription to stream Showmax Pro. The partnering deal will be available to both new and existing showmax subscribers with the regular entertainment from showmax as well as [...]
In March, Showmax introduced live news services in Kenya. The service included international channels such as CNN International, BBC World News, Al Jazeera, Sky News, Euronews and Newszroom Africa, all accessible via the different platforms where Showmax is available. However, Showmax has recently announced the withdrawal of live news from its platform effective immediately. In [...]
Adult Swim on Showmax has added new seasons of ‘Robot Chicken’ and ‘Mr Pickles’ to its entertainment portfolio. Season 9 and 10 of ‘Robot Chicken’ will be available exclusively to Adult Swim, along with season 3 of ‘Mr Pickles’. The hit show, ‘Robot Chicken’ will kick off with a special holiday edition, targeting at more [...]
Comedy Central in partnership with Showmax is excited to announce the upcoming Comedy Central Roast of Somizi, coming to Comedy Central (DStv channel 122) on Monday, 7 May 2018 at 21h00 CAT, and available as an extended uncensored version to Showmax subscribers from Tuesday, 8 May 2018. The popular format sees an illustrious panel assemble to [...]
