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Africa NewsJuly 24, 2025 Canal+ Secures $3B MultiChoice Takeover, Creating Africa’s Largest Pay-TV Powerhouse. French media giant gains full control of DStv parent company after South African byBolu Babalola
News Nigeria StartupJune 4, 2025 Kenya Approves Moniepoint’s Acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank, Boosting Fintech Expansion in East Africa. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has officially approved Moniepoint byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMarch 5, 2025 Canal+ Extends Deadline for MultiChoice Acquisition Due to Regulatory Hurdles. Canal+ and MultiChoice Group (MCG) have announced an extension of the Long Stop byFatima Oladunni
