Canal+ finalises MultiChoice takeover, plans unified ‘Super App’

Canal+ finalises MultiChoice takeover, plans unified ‘Super App’

French media giant Canal+ has successfully taken control of MultiChoice, clearing the necessary regulatory hurdles to complete a complex and long-anticipated acquisition. The company’s initial offer of R125 per share was accepted by over 90% of MultiChoice’s non-Canal+ shareholders, increasing its stake to 94.36%. Canal+ will now invoke a “squeeze out” provision under Section 124(1)…

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SITA trials ‘citizen super app’ for ID verification

SITA trials ‘citizen super app’ for ID verification

GovTech, the public sector ICT conference, takes place at the Durban International Convention Centre until 10 September. (Photograph by DCDT) A citizen-focused super app is among the solutions and proof of concepts (POCs) being put to the test by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). This was spotlighted by SITA acting managing director Gopal Reddy,…

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Africa: FIFA Rankings – Super Eagles Slip to Sixth in Africa

Africa: World Cup Qualifier – Rwanda Not South Africa Is More Important for Super Eagles Now – Ndidi

Speaking from the Super Eagles camp, Ndidi, now at Turkish giants Besiktas after his summer move from Leicester City, gave insight into the team’s mindset. With Nigeria’s World Cup dream hanging by a thread, Super Eagles vice-captain Wilfred Ndidi has set the tone ahead of this weekend’s crucial qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, insisting…

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