DStv introduces payment sharing and virtual coins for users

DStv leaned into wallet pain, letting people split bills, reshuffle channels, and pay with app coins after a French takeover rattled the lineup.

Payment sharing lands

• MultiChoice rolled out split-pay via the MyDStv app.
• Primary users send a payment link to helpers.
• Two people can cover one subscription together.
• Feature targets shared living setups.

Ownership shift context

• Canal+ took control of MultiChoice.
• Product tweaks followed the takeover.
• Cost pressure framed the rollout.
• App-first changes got priority.

Access package channel adds

• DStv Access gained Trace Ngoma.
• Trace Gospel joined permanently.
• WWE landed on the same tier.
• The entry package got broader content.

Channel loss scare fades

• Warner Bros. Discovery talks reached a deal.
• Twelve channels stayed active across regions.
• Warner Bros. Discovery content remains licensed.
• Only Paramount Africa channels dropped.

Rewards and virtual coins

• DStv Coins launched in October 2025.
• Coins earn and spend inside MyDStv.
• Subscriptions accept full or partial coin payments.
• Vouchers and discounts were also unlocked.