DStv is set to implement its most significant restructuring in 15 years on 17 September, according to TechCentral. The changes will see M-Net and KykNet made available beyond the Premium package, while a cricket-focused offering will be priced at R399. The Compact Plus bouquet is being discontinued entirely. The shake-up marks a major overhaul of the South African pay-TV operator's package structure, aimed at reshaping how subscribers access premium content across its channel lineup.

Kenya's pay TV market experienced a decline of 85,177 subscribers from January to March 2026, with GOtv losing the most subscribers. In contrast, StarTimes and Azam reported growth during the same period, according to Tech-ish.

MultiChoice has overhauled its DStv packages, introducing standalone sport and movies subscriptions alongside expanded access to premium channels and live football. According to TimesLIVE, the changes are part of the pay-TV operator's efforts to adapt to intensifying competition from streaming services. The revamp gives subscribers more flexibility in selecting content, allowing customers to pay for sport or movie offerings separately rather than relying solely on bundled packages.

Savanna Fibre's recent announcement of home internet packages in Kenya, featuring 100Mbps for KES 2,000 and 1Gbps for KES 10,000, has raised eyebrows among consumers accustomed to higher prices for lower speeds. The pricing has sparked discussions about the value and competitiveness of internet services in the region, particularly in comparison to offerings in Uganda and Tanzania.

Starting June 2026, new Samsung Smart TVs sold in Uganda will feature the DStv Stream app pre-installed, as part of an expanded partnership between Samsung Electronics and Canal+, the parent company of MultiChoice Group. This initiative also applies to 18 other African countries where MultiChoice operates, enhancing access to streaming services for users in the region.

Canal+ has announced that MultiChoice's DStv streaming app will be pre-installed on the home screen of new Samsung TVs sold across Africa. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility to DStv's streaming services for users in the region.