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MultiChoice, Africa’s leading entertainment firm, through its direct broadcast satellite service DStv, has announced a multi-year content distribution deal with Disney Company Africa, one that will allow it to retain its current portfolio of Disney linear channels until 2027.

This comes almost 2 years after Disney+ teamed up with the pay-TV operator to debut in the South African market. The partnership kick-started a new phase of international expansion for the American streaming platform, as it planned to launch in 42 countries across 11 territories.

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