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  1. October 2026
  2. Daily News Botswana

    … The fund could support film crews, help filmmakers showcase their work internationally and enable producers who secure contracts, including with MultiChoice, to commence production. …

    NAC plans to establish creative industry fund
  3. Weekend Post

    … Partners Against Piracy and the MultiChoice Talent Factory recently put this human cost at the centre of a campaign produced by 14 young South African filmmakers, highlighting the people working behind the screen whose livelihoods depend on a sustainable creative industry. …

    7 Ways Content Piracy is Reshaping Africa’s Entertainment Industry
  4. September 2026
  5. Weekend Post

    … ge outline • 3-act-structure overview • Detailed World of the story and character bios. • Proposals should be no longer than 5 pages. • Ensure the proposal speaks to the visual look and feel as well as the tone. • Proposals must be submitted to BotswanaSubmissions2026@multichoice …

    Multichoice Made for TV Call
  6. August 2026
  7. Mmegi

    … gust, when they host newly promoted Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena at 15:00 on SS PSL(DStv Ch. 202 in SA).PSL chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza, expressed his delight that the league and its partners, SuperSport, the official broadcaster and its parent companies, the MultiChoice Group …

    Premier Soccer League’s 30th Season Kicks Off, DStv Opens Access to More Fans to Enjoy on SuperSport
  8. May 2026
  9. Weekend Post

    … At the centre of this shift is the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), MultiChoice’s pan-African training initiative designed to equip emerging filmmakers with the technical expertise, industry access and creative confidence to participate meaningfully in Africa’s growing film and …

    Africa’s next storytelling revolution is already here
  10. Mmegi

    … The Betway Premiership is currently experiencing its closest title race in years, with Orlando Pirates looking to dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns, much to the thrill of football fans.The PSL’s partnership with the MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, stretches back to 2007, with the b …

    CANAL+ Group Meets Premier Soccer League to Strengthen Relations with Local Football League
  11. Mmegi

    … istory unfold as Arsenal lifts the trophy, legendary icons bid emotional farewells, and Tottenham Hotspur fights a desperate, unthinkable battle for top-flight survival. 22 May 2026 - The stage is set for a breathtaking finale to the 2025/26 Premier League season, and MultiChoice …

    The Ultimate Dramatic Climax: DStv Opens Access to the Historic Final Day of the Premier League for All Subscribers
  12. Weekend Post

    The campaign marks the first collaboration between CANAL+’s agency partner BETC and a MultiChoice Group brand, SuperSport. …

    Canal+ unveils new SuperSport “sleep can wait” campaign in more than 20 African countries to launch the FIFA world cup 2026™
  13. April 2026
  14. Mmegi

    The film’s budget is roughly ZAR 300 million Production to commence in Cape Town on June 29th, employing over 300 local film crew and up to 3,500 extras Underscores commitments made by CANAL+ during the acquisition of MultiChoice GroupSTUDIOCANAL, the in-house studio of CANAL+, i …

    STUDIOCANAL announces The Road Home, a distinctly South African story, to be filmed in Cape Town
Culture

NAC to establish creative industry fund and investment arm

The News

The National Arts Council of Botswana plans to establish a creative industry fund working with a continental bank and a real estate investment arm to develop entertainment centres and performance venues across the country. The initiatives aim to address funding gaps, support filmmakers and producers, and ensure resources benefit future generations.

22 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 22 October

  1. NAC to establish creative industry fund and investment arm

    The National Arts Council of Botswana plans to establish a creative industry fund working with a continental bank and a real estate investment arm to develop entertainment centres and performance venues across the country. The initiatives aim to address funding gaps, support filmmakers and producers, and ensure resources benefit future generations.

    22 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Content piracy reshaping Africa's entertainment industry economics

    Piracy has evolved from copyright enforcement issue into a structural force changing how African audiences consume content, how creators are funded, and how platforms operate, with illegal digital streams now competing on convenience against legitimate services.

    8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Multichoice seeks two locally rooted Botswana made-for-TV movie proposals

    Multichoice is calling for two original proposals from independent Batswana filmmakers for made-for-TV movies featuring authentic, locally rooted stories with universal themes. Proposals must be submitted by October 2, 2026, and should include a one-page outline, 3-act structure overview, and detailed character bios, with a maximum of 5 pages.

    16 September 2026 · Weekend Post →

Monday 3 August

  1. PSL begins 30th season with expanded SuperSport access

    The Premier Soccer League's 30th season kicks off with defending champions Orlando Pirates hosting newly promoted Milford FC on Saturday, 1 August. DStv Access customers will have full access to all Betway Premiership matches on 1 and 2 August as a celebration gift to fans.

    3 August 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. African filmmakers reshape continent's media narrative globally

    A new generation of African filmmakers is transforming the industry by creating authentic, locally-driven stories that counter external stereotypes, with initiatives like MultiChoice's pan-African Talent Factory equipping emerging creators with technical skills and industry access as streaming platforms invest heavily in local content.

    26 May 2026 · Weekend Post →

Monday 25 May

  1. CANAL+ Group meets PSL to strengthen broadcast partnership

    CANAL+ Group executives met with Premier Soccer League Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza to strengthen relations and local content offering. The PSL's partnership with MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, dates back to 2007 and includes broadcast improvements and adjacent content.

    25 May 2026 · Mmegi →

  2. DStv expands Premier League final-day access to lower-tier packages

    MultiChoice is broadcasting majority of final-day Premier League matches to DStv Access and lower-tier packages on 24 May 2026, including Arsenal's title celebration and Tottenham's battle for survival.

    25 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. SuperSport launches "sleep can wait" FIFA 2026 campaign

    SuperSport's new advertising campaign will launch on 11 May across more than 20 English- and Portuguese-speaking African countries to coincide with the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the first collaboration between CANAL+'s agency partner BETC and MultiChoice Group's SuperSport brand. As official broadcaster of all 104 matches, SuperSport will deliver 24/7 coverage across four dedicated channels with multiple language options.

    12 May 2026 · Weekend Post →

Monday 27 April

  1. StudioCanal announces South African film production in Cape Town

    StudioCanal and Flora Films announced production of feature film *The Road Home*, budgeted at ZAR 300 million and set against Paul Simon's 1986 album *Graceland*. Production begins in Cape Town on June 29th, employing over 300 local film crew and up to 3,500 extras.

    27 April 2026 · Mmegi →

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