Canal+ CEO says MultiChoice now fully integrated into Global Media Group

MultiChoice has formally become a full subsidiary of Canal+, marking a new phase in the evolution of one of Africa’s leading pay television operators.

In a statement issued on Thursday, David Mignot, Chief Executive Officer of Canal+ Africa and MultiChoice, said the integration positions MultiChoice within a global media organisation with an extensive international footprint.

“MultiChoice is now a full subsidiary of a truly international media group operating in 70 countries. The group was founded in France, is listed in London and Johannesburg, and has a strong African presence with operations in more than 45 countries,” Mignot said.

The statement underscores the scale of the combined business, highlighting Canal+’s global reach alongside its significant investments across Africa.

The completion of the transaction is expected to strengthen MultiChoice’s…