DStv kuja na vifurushi maalum vyenye chaneli za mpira tu
DStv kuja na vifurushi maalum vyenye chaneli za mpira tu
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JOHANNESBURG, June 12 (Reuters) - South Africa's pay television group MultiChoice may unbundle its sports channels into a separate subscription package, its CEO said on Thursday, a move that might help it retain subscribers.
Presenting the group's results a day after reporting a headline loss of 800 million rand ($45 million), CEO Calvo Mawela was asked whether the company was considering separating its sport channels into a separate package.
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"As part of our product offering, we have always had this project that we ran every year where we look at our packaging structures, similar to what Sky did some years back where they had a basic package, they had a sports package on the side (and) they had a general entertainment package on the side," Mawela said.
Through its pay TV, Dstv, MultiChoice offers bundled packages from entry level to premium, which has all the sport channels under its SuperSport brand. But some customers subscribe to the premium package only for sports, often making it expensive to maintain off season, leading to cancellations.
"We've accelerated that project in terms of getting us to finalise which direction we're going to take in this financial year. But yes, we are considering all options as part of a broader product offering going forward," Mawela said.
The decision to unbundle the sports channels comes as MultiChoice, which is a takeover target of France's Canal+ (CAN.L), opens new tab, lost 1.2 million broadcast subscribers over the year ended March 31, to 14.5 million.
It blamed the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, which "has meant that households are struggling to make ends meet and many had no choice but to give up their DStv subscription for the time being."
At the same time, the South African market has been affected by the ongoing global shift in video consumption towards cheaper streaming services, social media video and free or pirated video services.
Source :Reuters
Presenting the group's results a day after reporting a headline loss of 800 million rand ($45 million), CEO Calvo Mawela was asked whether the company was considering separating its sport channels into a separate package.
The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here.
"As part of our product offering, we have always had this project that we ran every year where we look at our packaging structures, similar to what Sky did some years back where they had a basic package, they had a sports package on the side (and) they had a general entertainment package on the side," Mawela said.
Through its pay TV, Dstv, MultiChoice offers bundled packages from entry level to premium, which has all the sport channels under its SuperSport brand. But some customers subscribe to the premium package only for sports, often making it expensive to maintain off season, leading to cancellations.
"We've accelerated that project in terms of getting us to finalise which direction we're going to take in this financial year. But yes, we are considering all options as part of a broader product offering going forward," Mawela said.
The decision to unbundle the sports channels comes as MultiChoice, which is a takeover target of France's Canal+ (CAN.L), opens new tab, lost 1.2 million broadcast subscribers over the year ended March 31, to 14.5 million.
It blamed the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, which "has meant that households are struggling to make ends meet and many had no choice but to give up their DStv subscription for the time being."
At the same time, the South African market has been affected by the ongoing global shift in video consumption towards cheaper streaming services, social media video and free or pirated video services.
Source :Reuters
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DStv is reportedly working on a new sports-focused subscription package amid a significant decline in its subscriber base. Over the past two years, the pay-TV provider has lost approximately 2.8 million subscribers, with its latest financial results showing a continued drop.
MultiChoice, DStv’s parent company, has also suffered a R1.7 billion loss in subscription revenue during this period.
In South Africa, MultiChoice’s premium offering which includes channels like M-Net and kykNET now has only about one million remaining subscribers. CEO Calvo Mawela attributed the decline partly to economic challenges but also acknowledged the shift toward online streaming platforms.
By Gamuchirai Mapako
The company is considering introducing a standalone SuperSport package, which would also lead to price reductions for existing DStv packages that include sports channels. A final decision is expected before the end of the year.
In Nigeria, DStv lost 1.4 million subscribers over the same period, with Mawela citing high inflation and increased energy costs as key factors affecting consumers’ ability to pay for services.
Mawela explained that MultiChoice has been evaluating its packaging options, inspired by models like Sky’s tiered offerings, which separate basic, sports, and general entertainment packages. He noted that many customers subscribe to premium plans solely for sports content and cancel during off-seasons.
The company plans to finalise its decision on the sports-only package in the 2025 fiscal year, exploring various options as part of a broader strategy. The shift in consumer preferences toward more affordable streaming services like Netflix, Showmax, Amazon Prime, and YouTube has also influenced these considerations.
Source : TechnoMag
MultiChoice, DStv’s parent company, has also suffered a R1.7 billion loss in subscription revenue during this period.
In South Africa, MultiChoice’s premium offering which includes channels like M-Net and kykNET now has only about one million remaining subscribers. CEO Calvo Mawela attributed the decline partly to economic challenges but also acknowledged the shift toward online streaming platforms.
By Gamuchirai Mapako
The company is considering introducing a standalone SuperSport package, which would also lead to price reductions for existing DStv packages that include sports channels. A final decision is expected before the end of the year.
In Nigeria, DStv lost 1.4 million subscribers over the same period, with Mawela citing high inflation and increased energy costs as key factors affecting consumers’ ability to pay for services.
Mawela explained that MultiChoice has been evaluating its packaging options, inspired by models like Sky’s tiered offerings, which separate basic, sports, and general entertainment packages. He noted that many customers subscribe to premium plans solely for sports content and cancel during off-seasons.
The company plans to finalise its decision on the sports-only package in the 2025 fiscal year, exploring various options as part of a broader strategy. The shift in consumer preferences toward more affordable streaming services like Netflix, Showmax, Amazon Prime, and YouTube has also influenced these considerations.
Source : TechnoMag
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Kufuli ni kali sana
Hawa DSTV si walikuwa wanauza ving'amuzi vyao bei ya maandazi pale mlimani city kati ya June na September hii 2026. Lakini ukiwauliza hao wauzaji bei za vifurushi hata hawajui. Mlionunua hebu tujulisheni bei zao zipo poa au vipi.
Hao DSTV wamelala ni kama ilivyokuwa tu ITV. ITV enzi hizo walikosa ubunifu kwani wao ndio walionza kuonyesha mpira na tamthiliya lakini mwisho wa siku AZAM akaja kumpita kama kasimama na hasa alipocheza na bei. Kwa hiyo hata huyo DSTV akichanganya tu ipo siku atakuwa historia.
Hao DSTV wamelala ni kama ilivyokuwa tu ITV. ITV enzi hizo walikosa ubunifu kwani wao ndio walionza kuonyesha mpira na tamthiliya lakini mwisho wa siku AZAM akaja kumpita kama kasimama na hasa alipocheza na bei. Kwa hiyo hata huyo DSTV akichanganya tu ipo siku atakuwa historia.