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Topic: Showmax

Showmax Originals to move to DStv Stream as service closes

By Boniface Mithika   2026-04-01 14:14:49

Showmax Originals will move to DStv Stream as the platform shuts on April 30, with subscribers offered trials and discounted plans to continue accessing local content and live TV.

Netflix snub, Showmax exit stun players in Kenya's film industry

By Boniface Mithika   2026-04-01 13:16:26

Stakeholders are pointing to structural gaps, shifting global dynamics and a changing streaming landscape that is increasingly difficult to penetrate.

End of an era: Curtains fall on Showmax after a decade

By Stevens Muendo and Raymond Muthee   2026-03-05 19:43:04

MultiChoice has announced it will discontinue its flagship streaming service, Showmax, following a comprehensive review of its digital operations.

MultiChoice shuts down Showmax after 11 years

By Fred Kagonye   2026-03-05 14:13:25

MultiChoice to discontinue Showmax after 11 years in African market, cites review of streaming services; says current service will not be interrupted.

MultiChoice shuts down Showmax after multiple annual losses

By Raymond Muthee   2026-03-05 13:58:26

MultiChoice has announced it will discontinue Showmax after losses surged despite subscriber growth, as the company shifts focus to strengthening its core streaming platform.