Canal+ Has Begun Developing Its Showmax Replacement Service In MultiChoice Markets

MultiChoice had closed down the Showmax streaming service as part of Canal+'s cost cutting endeavours at the company. After accumulating multiple losses, Canal+ had consolidated the rest of its content under DStv Stream.

Canal+ as anticipated will be phasing out it's DStv Stream and GOtv Stream services for its own streaming app. This is because a DStv consumer had spotted various regional domains although the logo is the only thing spotted for now.

They are aiming to get this Canal+ service up and running as soon as possible from what I heard. They are looking to get Netflix and a couple of services likely from the Explora Ultra such as Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Disney+.

MultiChoice had also provided a website for M-Net, DStv and GOtv, and I can only guess those will be getting phased out soon. As a user of the Canal+ service, they do have a section for the packages and content in question.

With a Canal+ buyout, I doubt MultiChoice will have that many websites under their wing soon my guess is that they only the corporate one and that of Irdeto and SuperSport.

Not long ago, MultiChoice had also begun tests on Sporty TV for its consumers across Africa. Kind of curious on whether this had anything to do with the rollout of the Canal+ app I mean MultiChoice had also offered YouTube through its Explora Ultra.

Some people don't even realise this thing about Canal+ but they serve as aggregators bundling services from rival broadcasters as seen in France with Bein Sport, DAZN and Apple TV.

June 2026 On National Geographic And National Geographic Wild Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Hidden Beneath The Cities | Returning Shows: Heartland Docs | More

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 

CAR SOS S14 (10 x 60)

Tuesdays, at 18:50 from 2 June (ends 4 August)

Car SOS returns with ten more undercover restorations, heartwarming stories, mechanical magic & star-studded reveals. Travelling all over the UK, Tim and Fuzz take on everything from a 1950’s Austin-Healey buried in a garage for over 50 years, to a life-saving 4x4 and, in a Car SOS first, the boys go from four wheels to two with a Triumph motorbike.

ANCIENT STRUCTURES: SECRETS REVEALED S1 (6 x 60)

Fridays, at 18:50 from 5 June (ends 10 July)

Throughout history, ancient civilizations erected structures that continue to inspire awe and wonder, but how did they do it? And what secrets lie hidden within the walls of these incredible monuments? Archaeological finds and new technologies reveal clues to these long-enduring mysteries.

HIDDEN BENEATH THE CITIES S1 (10 x 60)

Wednesdays, at 20:30 from 24 June (ends 26 August)

“Hidden Beneath the Cities” uncovers the extraordinary worlds lying just below modern urban centers. Beneath the streets of stone, soil and concrete exist hidden realms shaped by survival, ritual and imagination. Each story reveals ingenuity, resilience and mystery, proving every city conceals a hidden world waiting to be discovered.

MEGA MARINE MACHINES S3 (6 x 60)

Tuesdays, at 19:40 from 30 June (ends 4 August)

This series explores the world's largest ships, focusing on advanced technologies used in exploration, scientific research, and tourism. The series showcases incredible marine engineering, including massive industrial ships, specialized vessels for challenging ocean environments, and advanced maritime technology

CONTINUING SHOWS

AMSTERDAM CENTRAL 24/7 S2 (6 x 60)

Mondays, at 18:50 from 25 May (ends 29 June) 

The gateway to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Central Station. Every day, more than 200,000 travellers flow through the gates; from tourists from around the world to commuters. Behind the constant flow of passengers is an army of invisible heroes who work day and night to keep the station safe, clean, and on time.

ENGINEERING BY CATASTROPHE S1 (6 x 60)

Thursdays, at 19:40 from 21 May (ends 25 June) 

Engineering by Catastrophe explores how some of the world’s most advanced structures and technologies have been shaped by failure. From collapsing bridges and burning spacecraft to tunnel disasters and structural breakdowns, each episode revisits major engineering catastrophes to uncover what went wrong. Through expert analysis, archival footage and advanced simulations, the series reveals how these failures exposed critical flaws and ultimately led to safer, smarter and more resilient designs. It is a story of innovation driven by disaster, showing how lessons learned from the past continue to influence the future of engineering.

TO CATCH A SMUGGLER S10 (8 x 60)

Thursdays, at 18:50 from 7 May (ends 25 June) 

CBP and HSI respond to a surge in cocaine trafficking across U.S. land borders and at sea, which leads to boat chases, arrests and record-setting seizures worth millions of dollars

INSIDE THE CIA: SECRETS AND SPIES S1 (8 x 60)

Wednesdays, at 20:30 from 29 April (ends 17 June)

“Inside the CIA: Secrets and Spies” reveals real-life missions of elite intelligence officers, taking viewers deep into the world of espionage. From covert ops behind enemy lines to the hunt for bin Laden, uncover the untold, high-stakes stories that show what it truly takes to be a spy beyond the red line of danger.

TUCCI IN ITALY S2 (5 x 60)

Wednesdays, at 18:50 from 13 May (ends 10 June) 

Stanley Tucci believes that the best way to understand a country is through its food. Nowhere is this truer than in Italy, where the shape of your pasta and the sauce you serve it with speak directly to identity - and differentiate each region from the next.

How to tune in to National Geographic:

DSTV: Channel 181

StarTimes: 220 on DTH, 220 on DTT (249 on DTT in Uganda)

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WILD 

BENEATH THE WAVES

Sundays at 18:00, from 7 June (ends 28 June)

Join Nat Geo Wild for a special programming event dedicated to exploring the wonders of the ocean. Through breathtaking documentaries and expert insights, we’ll dive deep into the mysteries of the deep sea, uncover the impact of human activity, and highlight the urgent need for conservation. Together, we can inspire change and protect the blue heart of our planet. Don’t miss this immersive journey beneath the waves.

Programming includes:

Sunday 7 June at 18:00 – Nature’s Glow

Witness a thrilling dive into the world of bioluminescent life and discovery.

Sunday 14 June at 18:00 - Red Sea: Evolution's Magic Garden

Discover natural history’s largest and most biodiverse coral reefs on Earth.

Sunday 21 June at 18:00 - Shells: Shaped by Nature

Discover the splendor of the shells that grace Africa’s marine realms.

Sunday 28 June at 18:00 – Deep Sea Titans

From sunlit shallows to crushing depths, ocean giants battle to survive.

INCREDIBLE DR. POL: ICONIC CASES

Saturdays at 18:00, from 6 June (ends 27 June)

Set in Central Michigan's farm country, Dr. Pol, along with his wife Diane, own and operate a veterinary clinic that services over 18,000 clients. From sick goats to sick pet pigs, Dr. Pol and his colleagues have their hands full with a variety of cases and several animal emergencies.

HEARTLAND DOCS S5 (10 x 60)

Wednesdays at 18:00, from 1 June (ends 17 August)

Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder devote their lives to their family-run vet clinic and all of the creatures great and small that call rural Nebraska home. From stable to exam table, there’s no shortage of bones to be healed, babies to be saved, or baffling ailments to be diagnosed in this tight-knit heartland community.

How to tune in to National Geographic Wild:

DSTV: Channel 182

StarTimes: 221 on DTH, 210 on DTT (250 on DTT in Uganda)

Paramount May Look To Axe (Paramount+ With) Showtime Once Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Closes

Paramount which houses brands such as CBS, Showtime and MTV is looking to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery that offers HBO, TLC and TNT. They are looking to get approval for this deal within the third quarter of the year.

While this merger isn't expected to monopolize the media landscape with Paramount's current market share. There is concerns from various outlets about the future of some of these assets from both companies or in this case, Showtime.

Showtime is a premium entertainment channel that offers original drama series and films. For those who aren't familiar with the brand would know it for shows like Billions, Dexter: Resurrection, Ray Donovan, Shameless and City On A Hill.

Since 2023, the remainder of Showtime's offering had been consolidated under the entity, Paramount+ With Showtime. With the Showtime trademark retained for Paramount's cable networks.

With the Warner Bros. Discovery tie-up underway, Paramount could look to retire (Paramount+ With) Showtime and consolidated it's remaining endeavours under HBO and CBS. This merger is intended to make them competitive in the long term.

Compared to HBO, Showtime and CBS, the brand that lacks in scale and familiarity in this scenario would be Showtime. Sure it has a couple of good shows but HBO and CBS had built franchises and you don't see their operations winding down.

Besides, a majority of HBO and CBS programming get licensed to various international broadcasters if not take up a large chunk of these broadcaster's schedule. In this scenario, Showtime would be left with the bits or serve as a plot filler.