MultiChoice Group has announced it will discontinue its streaming platform Showmax following what it described as a \u201ccomprehensive review\u201d of its streaming operations.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the company said it was \u201ctoday announc[ing] the forthcoming discontinuation of the Showmax service, following a comprehensive review of its streaming activities.\u201d<\/p>\n
MultiChoice, which is now part of CANAL+, said the move reflects a broader strategic shift.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis decision was made by the Showmax Board of Directors and reflects the continued focus of MultiChoice, a CANAL+ Company, on financial discipline and investment optimisation, in an increasingly competitive and capital-intensive global streaming environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
The group also made clear that continued annual losses had factored into the decision to discontinue the service.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe substantial annual losses experienced by the Showmax business have proved unsustainable. The decision to phase out Showmax reflects our focus on building a sustainable, competitive business for the long term in an increasingly demanding global streaming environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Preempting any questions about their employees\u2019 welfare, MultiChoice clarified that it intended to support them through the transition.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe decision to discontinue Showmax services will not involve any retrenchments. The Group will be engaging and supporting employees through various transition options.\u201d<\/p>\n
Addressing concerns about its digital strategy, the company said: \u201cThis evolution is also consistent with the ambition of MultiChoice, a CANAL+ Company, to deploy its in-house large-scale streaming platform capable of meeting the expectations of African and international consumers.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, the company added that CANAL+ will continue to provide for its customers through premium content.<\/p>\n
\u201cCANAL+ will continue to invest in premium content for MultiChoice subscribers, technological innovation and strategic partnerships to consolidate its leadership in the African entertainment market.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over the years, Showmax built a strong slate of local Kenyan originals, including \u201cThe Real Housewives of Nairobi\u201d, \u201cKyallo Kulture\u201d, \u201cCrime and Justice\u201d, \u201cThe Second Family\u201d and more.<\/p>\n
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