The Namibian –

Cran sees gains for consumers and creative industry in Canal+, MultiChoice merger

9 August 2025

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) says Namibia stands to benefit from the proposed N$35 billion (US$2 billion) acquisition of MultiChoice Group by French media company Canal+. Cran said the transaction – though resulting in an indirect transfer of control – has no immediate impact on Namibia’s broadcasting licences,…