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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