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Zimbabwe needs a new ZBC
THE awarding of licences to six national free-to-air commercial television broadcasting stations last week was received with mixed feelings by Zimbabweans. Many hailed the momentous occasion as unpara...Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 07:15hrs | 868 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Magufuli bans Tanzania's media outlets from broadcasting foreign content
Tanzanian government has officially banned all local media outlets from broadcasting foreign content without government permission.As crackdown on free press and dissident voices intensifies i...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 20:46hrs | 7534 | by Staff reporter
From boy to man the growth of Melusi from Isibaya
He was just 16 when he made his Isibaya debut as the mischievous 14 year old, Melusi Zungu. Nkanyiso Mzimela's character has literally grown up right before our eyes....Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 08:30hrs | 16597 | by Jera
92 000 Zimbabweans switch off DStv
MULTICHOICE lost 92 000 subscribers in Zimbabwe over the past year, 41% of its total subscriber base in the country, as hard-up consumers ditched pay TV.In its first results since being spun o...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 07:43hrs | 4264 | by Staff reporter
Key economic lessons for Zimbabwe from South Africa
Zimbabwe and South Africa share a long history of trade, socio-economic, political and cultural ties that span for decades. The two countries are separated by a 225km border that runs along the Limpop...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 15:42hrs | 698 | by Smetch Sibanda
MultiChoice Zimbabwe hikes US$ prices
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has announced price increases for its DStv packages as of June 1.The DStv Lite package will increase from US$7 to US$8 while the Access package will increase from US$11 to...Published: 04 May 2020 at 17:50hrs | 4722 | by Staff reporter
DStv Compact subscribers get free May bouquet upgrade
MultiChoice is giving a free month-long upgrade to all DStv Compact subscribers to the next higher bouquet because of the Covid-19 lockdown situation in South Africa.Until 29 May DStv Compact ...Published: 04 May 2020 at 10:55hrs | 2611 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice Zimbabwe issues warning on imposters
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has advised its customers to make use of accredited installers and agents when they need installations or other technical support for DSTv services, saying they risk falling prey ...Published: 02 May 2020 at 17:53hrs | 1327 | by Staff reporter
Over 140,000 demand price cut from DStv
DStv subscribers have expressed their frustration with MultiChoice, accusing the company of "recycling" old content and charging high prices they cannot afford, particularly during the lockdown. ...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 14:25hrs | 2066 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
DStv terminates free channels effective April 16
Citizens living in South African who have been enjoying the added benefit of DStv Open window for the past three weeks are in for some bad news after DStv announced that the special open window will b...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 10:57hrs | 23434 | by Staff reporter
You can now watch 16 channels for free on DStv Now - even if you're not a subscriber
In March Multichoice made DStv Now available for non-subscribers giving them access to 24-hour news channels.The service has become very popular during the Covid-19 lockdown with the company a...Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 14:38hrs | 12090 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Space dream edges closer
ZIMBABWE has taken another step towards realisation of a vision to launch its satellites into space after finalising a $25 million agreement to upgrade the TelOne Satellite Centre in Mazowe and improv...Published: 23 Mar 2020 at 05:28hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice to train filmmakers
THE Multi-Choice Talent Factory, an international initiative created to boost Africa's film and television industry with new and enhanced talent, will hold a two-day masterclass for existing industry ...Published: 19 Feb 2020 at 06:32hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Multi-choice Zimbabwe sees drop in subscriber base
A COMBINATION of high inflation and incessant power cuts has hampered MultiChoice Zimbabwe's business resulting in a 31 percent drop in its subscriber base. The Digital Satellite Television (D...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 04:54hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
DStv gives local clients Christmas bonus
LOCAL DStv subscribers will be getting a rare treat from their service provider when they renew their subscriptions this month as they will get a free upgrade to the next bouquet package. This...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:14hrs | 1812 | by Staff reporter
Amazing Voices auditions hit Bulawayo
IT is a Tuesday morning at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo and the place is packed with scores of hopefuls awaiting to audition for a shot at snagging the US$100 000 prize money in a new singing talen...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:24hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
All set for reality singing show Bulawayo auditions
ALL is set for the Bulawayo auditions of the talent search series, Old Mutual Amazing Voices to be held at the Large City Hall tomorrow. Old Mutual's Amazing Voices is a pan-African singing re...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:39hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual Amazing Voices search comes to Bulawayo
A brand new talent search series, Old Mutual Amazing Voices, will be introduced on DStv in January with participants drawn from four countries including Zimbabwe set to compete for a US$100 000 prize ...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:11hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Use accredited installers, DStv tells clients
MULTICHOICE Zimbabwe has urged its local and potential customers to use accredited DStv installers to avoid the disappointment of being duped or getting a poor connection to the satellite service due ...Published: 28 Sep 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1324 | by Staff reporter
MTN, MultiChoice shut branches in Nigeria amid protests over SA attacks
South African television group MultiChoice has shut its offices and branches in Nigeria and Zambia, according to its head of corporate affairs Joe Heshu. This follows protests at the group's N...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:40hrs | 1543 | by Staff reporter
South Africans and their companies given 7 days to leave Nigeria
South Africans and their companies operating in Nigeria have been given seven days to pack up their bags and leave Nigeria by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) following an increase...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 20:50hrs | 10915 | by Staff reporter
Fully utilizing ZIDA to promote economic growth
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Bill was gazetted on the 5th of April 2019. The purpose of the bill is to establish a single focal point that facilitates entry and implementation...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 21:46hrs | 524 | by Victor Bhoroma
Electricity cuts, lifestyles and modified behaviour in Zimbabwe
Electricity and access to it is a big issue in Zimbabwe at the moment. Not least by admission of our own government, but more importantly by the lived realities of many urban-based Zimbabweans, civil ...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | 685 | by Takura Zhangazha
Transmedia boss grilled over DStv subscriptions
TRANSMEDIA chief executive officer Florence Sigudu yesterday appeared before the Prince Dubeko Sibanda-led Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information and Media where she was grilled over the iss...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:21hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
Parly raps Multichoice over forex payments
Parliamentarians yesterday rapped Multichoice Zimbabwe for demanding payment of DStv subscriptions in foreign currency. It also emerged that Multichoice was obliged to carry Zimbabwe television networ...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
Mkhululi Bhebhe puts Zimbabwe on gospel map
"Dare to dream, and be brave enough to take opportunities when they come your way."This is the advice of gospel singing sensation, Mkhululi Bhebhe, who is fast making a name for himself abroad...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 08:50hrs | 2249 | by Staff reporter
Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe premiere date set
The Zimbabwean edition of Our Perfect Wedding (OPW) is set to begin on April 18 and will be broadcast on Zambezi Magic (DStv channel 162). Announcing that the Zambezi Magic channel had b...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:44hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
Multi Choice dismisses shutdown rumours
MULTI Choice has dismissed a letter circulating on social media alleging that the satellite broadcaster will shut down all accounts outside South Africa, which are subscribed to in the neighbouring co...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:06hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter
Couples wanted for Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe
DSTV is looking for couples to feature on the Zimbabwean edition of Our Perfect Wedding that will be broadcast on Zambezi Magic (DStv channel 160) later this year. After having called for bids...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 22:25hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
Multichoice Zimbabwe boss dies
Multichoice Zimbabwe chief executive Lovemore Mangwende has died, the company announced yesterday.In a statement, Multichoice said the circumstances around Mangwende's death were unclear....Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 09:23hrs | 1060 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa mourns Lovemore Mangwende
The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Monica Mutsvangwa has sent her condolences to the family of Lovemore Mangwende the former CEO of Multichoice Zimbabwe who succumbed to heart fai...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 06:38hrs | 1943 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Foreign satellite service providers to pay tax
The cash-strapped government has amended the Finance Bill to enable it to tax foreign satellite service providers such as Multichoice.Parliament has acceded to the amendment of Section 14 of t...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 17:53hrs | 1111 | by Staff reporter
Big plans to break MultiChoice's DStv monopoly on sport
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has released its Draft Sports Broadcasting Services Amendment Regulations 2018, which are aimed at making big sporting events accessible for fr...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 10:33hrs | 5624 | by MyBroadband
From Mzilikazi High to Forbes Africa Magazine
STRONG enough to make holes in the rock are tiny drops of water that persist to fall. Persistence is the attitude that breaks down mountains, one rock at a time.These words echo the South Afri...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 08:56hrs | 1012 | by Staff reporter
DStv opens up channels for the festive season
DStv is giving lower-tiered subscribers an early Christmas gift by opening up some of the premium channels during the end-of-year and beginning-of-2019 festive period.From Tuesday, 18 December...Published: 18 Dec 2018 at 13:18hrs | 7173 | by Channel24
Local content creators expected Kwese shutdown
LOCAL content creators have reacted to the closure of Econet's Kwese TV saying it was inevitable. The media group last week announced that it would be closing their Kwese satellite services from Novem...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:08hrs | 1037 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe students revel in Talent Factory
NORBERT Mapfoche and Rutendo Mahofa, Zimbabwe's representatives at the inaugural MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy, have said they are enjoying every second of their time in training.Sp...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:43hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Ndavaningi Mangwana grilled in Parliament
Newly-appointed Media and Information permanent secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana yesterday received a baptism of fire when he appeared before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Media chaired by Pri...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 07:08hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter
TelOne launches Video on demand entertainment service
TelOne has launched a new video-on-demand video entertainment platform called DEOD, offering videos, music, concert tickets, and sports betting.The services include streaming services like Nas...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 10:38hrs | 1038 | by Staff reporter
Case for return of Zimdollar
In year 2014, I wrote an article explaining why the government should bring back our own local currency, and I was bashed by all and sundry. I am expecting the same reaction in response to this articl...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:48hrs | 1630 | by Ayanda Nyanga
MultiChoice adds new DStv channel
MultiChoice has launched Star Life, a new broad-range entertainment channel on DStv featuring Indian-themed content that will have broad appeal to audiences across the African continent.MultiC...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 09:30hrs | 3757 | by Staff reporter
Kwese TV providers lied
Kwese TV has lied to the nation and subscribers. They programming team of Kwese Tv promised to provide more channels by the beginning of of 2018. They even promised the subscribers there will ...Published: 26 Aug 2018 at 17:41hrs | 5218 | by Isaac Nkomah
Students win a trip to France
DStv went to Matopo to handover a laptop and HD decoder to St Columbas High school student, Einstein Mubemi, for his performance in the 2017 DStv Eutelsat competition.All students have now been in...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:28hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Our Perfect Wedding comes to Zimbabwe
FANS of South Africa's Our Perfect Wedding (OPW) will be delighted to know that Zimbabwe will soon have its own version of the reality show that is viewed by millions every Sunday.The show, a ...Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 09:28hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter
Africa's customer experience experts descend on Cape Town
Cape Town, July 27, 2018: Africa's top customer experience experts are gathering Cape Town for the 7th annual Customer Experience Management Africa Summit, held at the Cape Town International Conventi...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 07:59hrs | 174 | by Agencies
Watch free SuperSport channels for next 18 days
MultiChoice is opening its entire set of SuperSport channels for lower-tiered DStv subscribers in South Africa, as well as in other African countries, for 18 days between 13 and 31 July.While ...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 13:30hrs | 2360 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice to train Zimbabwe filmmakers
MULTICHOICE Zimbabwe is looking for aspiring film directors, sound engineers, and scriptwriters to enter the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) which offers them a chance to gain theoretical knowledge a...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 07:23hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice Zim brings World Cup cheer to St Joseph's
MULTICHOICE Zimbabwe on Thursday brought smiles to St Joseph’s Home for Boys in the capital after they donated decoders and provided full installation for the home to facilitate the broadcast of the...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:44hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
DStv should stop abusing its customers, or get out of Zimbabwe!
Digital television satellite service provider, DStv - which is operated by MultiChoice Zimbabwe - has had a pride of place in Zimbabweans' homes for a long time, and had always been regarded as an alt...Published: 13 Jun 2018 at 08:23hrs | 4343 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MultiChoice announces a major Pan-African initiative
MultiChoice Africa has launched a new and far-reaching Pan-African social investment initiative called the MultiChoice Talent Factory, created to significantly enhance the pool of talent and skills in...Published: 31 May 2018 at 14:18hrs | 1144 | by Staff reporter
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