Canal+

South Africa
Cold shower for Multichoice's subcontractors

After taking control of the South African entertainment group in September, Canal+ has begun an aggressive cost-cutting campaign in South Africa.

South Africa
Canal+ behind decision to sell SuperSport United football team

As part of its takeover of Multichoice, Maxime Saada's group called for the sale of the football club owned by the South African pay-TV company.

The New Guard
Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Burundi

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Burkina FasoKassoum Traoré, running the online strategy of his older brother… the president

MadagascarReboza Mahefa, an architect with an international agenda

Burundi Willy Eloge Kaneza, journalist and long-term advocate for press rights

South Africa
How Pretoria worked closely with Canal+ and MultiChoice before approving the deal

South Africa's Competition Commission has given the green light for the French private media group's acquisition of MultiChoice, but the two companies still have to clear hurdles before the sale can be finalised.

Libya
Who is to be appointed French ambassador to Tripoli?

Diplomat Thierry Vallat is due to head to the Libyan capital, having been appointed France's new ambassador. He will succeed Mostafa Mihraje, who is retiring.

South Africa
France's Canal+ considers manager profiles in MultiChoice merger

While awaiting discharge from South African authorities for its purchase of MultiChoice, French entertainment giant Canal+ has already come up with a few names of who will manage its new team.

Egypt
Cairo aims to graft itself on to IMEC economic corridor

The Egyptian President discovered at the beginning of April that his country is on track to link-up with the huge project's economic corridor.

Libya
Two-horse race for French ambassador post in Tripoli

Two diplomats are vying to take over from Mostafa Mihraje as France's representative in Libya.

Madagascar
Outsider Razafinjoelina faces stiff fight in Antananarivo mayoralty race

With the help of a tightly-knit team, the opposition candidate is trying to hold his own against two contenders backed by current president, Andry Rajoelina, and former head of state Marc Ravalomanana respectively.