Hotels, for one, would have loved some French flair at DStv
Just about the only reason for those in the hospitality industry to pay their MultiChoice fees is the live sport — 99% of guests prefer to stream their entertainment
25 February 2024 - 00:00
When reports emerged in early February that French group Canal+, MultiChoice’s largest shareholder, had offered to buy the group outright in a deal that valued the company at R46bn, I was excited. As someone with a long career in the hospitality sector, I’ve had a front-row seat to the declining relevance of DStv, MultiChoice’s satellite and internet TV offering. ..
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