By Alec Slovenec
Background
In 1995, South African tech conglomerate Naspers (NPSNY) formed Multichoice Group (MCHOY), a section of Naspers dedicated to providing satellite television service throughout Africa. Since then, MultiChoice Group proceeded to dominate the African television entertainment market, providing service to over 14 million households throughout Africa.
The company website boasts of its content production: “Importantly, MCG is differentiated by its production of over 4,500 hours of local content in 10 studios across Africa. Showmax alone has 17,500 hours of content with half being local content. Furthermore, MCG offers