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South Africa: MultiChoice locks in Africa top spot with NBCUniversal deal – media analyst Goldstuck

By Xolisa Phillip, in Johannesburg

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Posted on March 27, 2023 14:57

multichoice © MultiChoice offices (photo: supplied)
MultiChoice offices (photo: supplied)

MultiChoice’s partnership with NBCUniversal and Sky cements the South African pay-TV operator’s status as a global player operating in Africa, media analyst Arthur Goldstuck tells The Africa Report.

“It also significantly increases the barrier to entry for any competitors in the streaming space in terms of Africa-specific content,” he says.

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