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ShowMax expands service to Europe

Feb 15 2017

In a move set to expand its global footprint and build on its successes to date, Naspers’ internet TV service ShowMax is launching in Poland. The service will be branded ShowMax and utilise the current ShowMax platform and Polish language apps. The content on the service has been tailored... Read more

ShowMax launches kid-friendly profiles feature

Aug 04 2016

ShowMax has added a new feature to its Android, Apple TV, iOS and web apps that supports multiple user profiles on a single account. This feature makes it possible to customise the experience of individual users and also to limit the access of children to age-suitable material. Launched in... Read more

ShowMax clocks up 10 million views 

Jul 19 2016

Launched in August 2015, the internet TV service ShowMax has the largest subscription video catalogue in Africa. Earlier this month, the cumulative number of TV shows and movies watched by ShowMax customers exceeded 10 million. In total, more than five million hours of content have been viewed... Read more

Internet TV usage gaining momentum as ShowMax adds new viewing option

Jun 13 2016

ShowMax, the internet TV service launched in August 2015, will now be available on connected DStv Explora decoders. This is the fourth new viewing option introduced over the past four months and extends access to subscription video services to an even wider audience. In particular, these new... Read more

ShowMax expands internet TV service to sub-Saharan Africa

May 13 2016

ShowMax, the internet TV service launched in August 2015, has expanded its footprint to 36 additional countries across sub-Saharan Africa. In total, ShowMax now supplies subscription video on demand services to 65 countries worldwide. 13 May 2016 - ShowMax has officially launched internet TV... Read more

Larry Illg, CEO Ventures talks global opportunities and lining up for success in foreign markets

May 02 2016

Outside of the U.S. and China, 70% of the world’s internet and ecommerce business is happening. Going global sooner can be the difference between an opportunity seized or lost. And sometimes this can be the difference between a business succeeding or ultimately failing. Many companies with... Read more

Change in leadership for Video Entertainment

Sep 11 2015

South Africa, Cape Town 11 September 2015: Naspers Limited (JSE: NPN, LSE: NPSN) announced today that Imtiaz Patel takes over from Jim Volkwyn as CEO of its Video Entertainment group. Imtiaz has been with the group since 1999 and has held various management roles including CEO, SuperSport and... Read more