DStv customers in select markets now have the option to pay for Showmax together with their monthly DStv bill. There is no cost for Showmax once you link your Premium account to your Showmax account. This only applies to Premium subscribers. DStv Compact and Compact Plus subscribers get Showmax for 350 Kenyan Shilling.
How to link your Showmax account with your DStv account.
How do I watch Showmax on my Explora?
At the moment, this service is available in South Africa. I have been able to do this in Kenya too. It is still unclear where else in Africa this service is available. For more information on how to add Showmax to your DStv account, click here. Source: Showmax Blog.