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Immediate withdrawal of DSTV services in Malawi

MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) regrettably notifies DStv subscribers of its withdrawal of services from Malawi with immediate effect. This follows the injunction issued by the High Court in Lilongwe in a matter between MultiChoice M…

Published: 09 Aug 2023 at 07:55hrs | | by Agencies

MultiChoice adds Daily News's Zimbabwean channel 3Ktv to the DStv Platform

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its customers' television viewing experience and offer Zimbabweans content that resonates with them, MultiChoice is excited to announce the launch of 3Ktv, a Zimbabwean channel, on DStv.From 28 Feb…

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 07:42hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter

MultiChoice limits DStv streaming to one device in a 'dumb' move

From 22 March MultiChoice will no longer allow a DStv subscriber to stream DStv Catch Up content - either library content or a linear TV channel as a live stream â€“ on more than one device at the same time."Password sharing and piracy are…

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Working Wives first Zimbabwean Series on largest African Streamer Showmax

Harare to the world. Web series explores an African millennial's perspective of love, life whilst navigating identity where tradition, urbanisation and ambition are at odds.Ndiani Studios independently launched series Working Wives in 2020…

Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 08:32hrs | | by Agencies

Disappointing first episode for Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe

PERHAPS the producers of Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe (OPWZim) took the meaning literally as they tried to portray a flawless nuptial in the first episode that featured gospel musician Thembalami and his wife Anesu Mawonete. Amid a lot of …

Published: 01 May 2019 at 08:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

New TV series on cards

A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING film production house, Mirazvo Multimedia Productions, is set to add more life to the showbiz with a new television series, Bokoto Brooke Triad, scheduled to premiere later this month.Mirazvo's spokesperson and direct…

Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

New TV series for Bulawayo

A NEW TV series Izolo that will be shot in Bulawayo with a cast from the City of Kings, will be hitting screens next year with auditions set to take place next month. The series, that will be produced by local soapie, Wenera producer Eddie…

Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ginimbi Instagram TV suspended

Flamboyant businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadundure's Instagram live account he refers to as "Ginimbi TV" has been temporarily blocked for abuse of the platform.The platform was shut down on Tuesday night whilst he was interacting with an an…

Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 16:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

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.MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations m…

Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 09:30hrs | | 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 first in Zimbabwe, is set to be screened on Zam…

Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 09:28hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter

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 only DStv Premium subscribers have access to th…

Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 13:30hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean play shortlisted for BBC international playwriting competition

A play by a Zimbabwean writer has been shortlisted for the 2018 edition of the BBC Radio International Playwriting Contest. The play, 'Fields of Glittering Things' is one of the few selected from a record 1,500 entries this year, received …

Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 10:01hrs | 192 | by Exist Digital PR

WATCH SHOCKER: Analyst walks out of SuperSport rugby studio after altercation

In sensational scenes on Saturday evening, SuperSport analyst Ashwin Willemse has walked off set following an apparent disagreement with fellow presenters Nick Mallett and Naas Botha.The incident happened following the Lions' 42-24 win ove…

Published: 19 May 2018 at 21:08hrs | 195 | by Agencies

Madlela debuts new TV show

PLAYWRIGHT Mothusi "Madlela" Bashimane has produced a talk show, Qoki My Legend, which is aimed at honouring Matabeleland legends.The talk show, airing on ZTV every Tuesday at 7:30pm, is presented by Lubelihle Banda and has 13 episodes run…

Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

New ZBCtv show profiles Bulawayo legends

ZBCtv is airing a new programme, Qoki My Legend meant for viewers who want to relive the lives of the people who captured their hearts from yesteryear.Legends in the local sports and entertainment industry are profiled on the show produced…

Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Leroy Gopal is back on TV

FANS of South Africa-based Zimbabwean actor and voice artiste Leroy Gopal have definitely been starved of his acting as it has been a while since he last made an appearance on TV shows.That is about to come to an end as Gopal, famed for hi…

Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mai Chisamba to record two episodes in Bulawayo

BULAWAYO Theatre will be the place to be today if one wants to appear on television as popular ZBCtv talk show host Dr Rebecca Chisamba, popularly known as Mai Chisamba, will record two episodes in the city.The recordings will start at 10A…

Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 05:47hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter

Zororo Makamba bounces back with a Point of View

Talk-show host and producer, Zororo Makamba, ends his on-screen hiatus after announcing his return to television with a new political show called, Point of View (POV) with Zororo Makamba, set to debut on the 26th of February, 2018. In the …

Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 13:12hrs | | by Agencies

Kwese TV licence limbo sparks unease

Econet Media has reportedly activated its "contractual termination clause" with Dr Dish, the licence holder on the back of whom they were running their Kwese TV services in Zimbabwe.This has had the effect of sparking fears that the satell…

Published: 13 Jan 2018 at 07:30hrs | 201 | by Staff Reporter

Kwese TV, Local content producers speak

MUTARE - Local content producers, videographers and musicians have lauded, satellite television, Kwese TV which recently began airing in Zimbabwe.A snap survey conducted by this writer in the eastern border city reveals that Kwese TV is ex…

Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 07:21hrs | 200 | by Farai Shawn Matiashe

Econet Media and Netflix launch unique African partnership

Johannesburg - Africa's newest pan-African broadcaster Econet Media, are proud to announce the launch of its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service KwesÃ© Play - a video streaming service delivered on high speed data networks, in part…

Published: 14 Sep 2017 at 19:11hrs | 188 | by Agencies

WATCH: Ezakithi TV show comes alive!

JOHANNESBURG: The television programme known as Ezakithi Tv has been launched in Johannesburg by a team led by Cruz Moyo, a Plumtree born cameraman.Ezakithi Tv is a weekly program that seeks to cater for the isolated Zimbabwean community i…

Published: 12 Sep 2017 at 16:25hrs | 182 | by Usungulo Arts

Bulawayo tops satellite TV viewership

BULAWAYO metropolitan province is leading in terms of satellite television viewership in the country.This is according to the latest Zimbabwe All Media Products Survey (Zamps) for the first half of 2017, which comes barely six months after…

Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 12:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Calls for filmmakers to change the face of ZBCtv

ZIMBABWE Film and Television School of Southern Africa (Ziftessa) script writing lecturer, Nocks Chatiza has urged aspiring filmmakers to submit their productions to Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBCTV) to help change the country's so…

Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 06:26hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter

Global news channel Wion to launch on Kwese-TV

Zee Africa is proud to announce the launch of its global English news channel WION on Africa's dynamic new payâ€“TV network KwesÃ© TV.  WION will premiere to African audiences in KwesÃ© TV's current satellite markets on channel 731. T…

Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 16:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

DStv opens Premium bouquet channels to Zimbabwe Compact subscribers

DStv Compact and Compact Plus viewers are being given an 'open window month' enabling them to view three television channels available only on the DStv Premium bouquet.According to TechZim, Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager…

Published: 18 May 2017 at 12:00hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter

No price increases for DStv Zimbabwe

Today MultiChoice Africa announced that there will be no price increase to its DStv service for all customers in Zimbabwe. DStv price increases usually occur around 1 April.The company made this decision to keep annual subscription prices …

Published: 10 Mar 2017 at 16:21hrs | 1646 | by Agencies

Zimpapers to launch TV network

The government owned Zimpapers, the largest print media house in Zimbabwe, is preparing to launch a new TV network, Zimpapers Television Network. According to TechZim, a promo posted on YouTube last week introduced what the network will be…

Published: 09 Mar 2017 at 08:26hrs | 1264 | by Staff reporter

DStv SA announces price increase. Zimbabwe to follow?

An announcement has been made by MultiChoice South Africa that the cost of DStv bouquets go up with effect from 1 April 2017. This increases the cost of their packages by between 4-7%, but interestingly, even at the new prices that will co…

Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 13:45hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter

Nigerians furious over Big Brother Naija's SA location

NIGERIANS are furious that the Big Brother Naija reality show is being filmed in South Africa.Organisers of the show - M-Net and Endemol have come under heavy criticism as Nigerians are angered by the fact that, beside the host Ebuka Obi-U…

Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 05:54hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter

Kwese TV broadcasts premium movies and series

Africa's newest pay TV network KwesÃ© TV is excited to broadcast premium movie and series channel AMC, owned by AMC Networks International. KwesÃ© TV, which launched its full entertainment and sports bouquet earlier this month, is where Af…

Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 19:24hrs | 1865 | by Staff reporter

S'khobokhobo makes ZBCTv debut tonight

AFTER successfully breaking into the South African entertainment scene through movies sold on street corners and shops, comical actor Bashimane Ndlovu, better known by his stage name Madlela S'khobokhobo, will debut his self-named drama se…

Published: 10 Feb 2017 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Isibaya accused of stealing cows

Six furious farmers have threatened an indefinite protest after accusing Mzansi Magic's most watched telenovela, Isibaya, of stealing their cows, sheep and goats.The farmers from Gauteng, who claim they recognised their stolen livestock on…

Published: 25 Jan 2017 at 07:39hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter

Vibrant Mobile Channel gets a nod at the CROWN AWARDS

Elev8 TV celebrates the nomination of the Octavia Ephraim Show for the category of Best TV Show at the 9th SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards 2016 to be held on the 27th of November 2016.The announcement was made at the glittering event held a…

Published: 28 Oct 2016 at 07:39hrs | 207 | by Agencies

Zimbabwean Comedian Launches Late Night Show

This week, Zimbabwean stand up comedian Carl Joshua Ncube revealed himself as Africa's Newest Late Night Show host with an upload of his brand new Television concept Late Night With Carl Joshua Ncube. The LATE NIGHT SHOW done in the style …

Published: 25 Oct 2016 at 21:58hrs | | by Agencies

WATCH: Zimbabwean couple featured in 'Our perfect wedding'

Zimbabwean couple featured in 'Our perfect wedding'Our Perfect Wedding ep25, 19 JUNE 2016 (Kimton & Farirai Wedding) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CikGt01wc4Q

Published: 20 Jun 2016 at 16:56hrs | 199 | by youtube

DStv fined for overcharging subscribers

MultiChoice's agent in Sierra Leone has been fined the equivalent of almost R1 million for a recent fee increase in the country.The sole agent of MultiChoice in Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone Transnational Limited, has been fined 250 million l…

Published: 16 Jun 2016 at 16:08hrs | 3013 | by Staff writer

Don't miss Jah Bless da Entertainer exclusive live interview on ZTV today

ðŸ“ºðŸ“ºðŸ“ºWATCH JAH BLESS da ENTERTAINER exclusive LIVE INTERVIEW on  ZTV's YGT today Monday 13 June 2016 btween 2:30 & 4:30pm. Introducing GHETTO HAPPINESS VOL 2 Bhora rapisa âš½âš½âš½ singles collection. AFCON TIRIKO! We …

Published: 13 Jun 2016 at 10:39hrs | 206 | by Staff Reporter

Local chefs in the running for $10,000

Local reality television series Battle of the Chefs Harare is proving to be one of the most popular programmes on ZBCtv as people follow the culinary skills of Zimbabwean chefs who are in the running to win a cash prize of $10,000.Now in i…

Published: 11 May 2016 at 06:53hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu

Montrose Studios upgrade in advanced stage

THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Media, Information and Broadcasting Services has said Zimbabwe is on the verge of achieving universal television and radio coverage due to the ongoing digitalisation programme. The MPs, who were acc…

Published: 16 Apr 2016 at 11:29hrs | | by Pamela Shumba

Nicki Minaj to make an appearance on Generations

Rumor has it that Generations: The Legacy lovers will be given a taste of Nicki Minaj's acting talent before the end of this week.The Anaconda hit maker is performing in SA this week and Generations: The legacy it is said that managers of …

Published: 18 Mar 2016 at 13:19hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

UK based Zimbabwean Phil Noble makes a mark in the British Television Shows

Sunday Night 21st February 2016 saw Phil Noble a 39 year old Zimbabwe simultaneously appearing in two British ITV shows Vera & Beowulf, which, incidentally come one after the other on the ITV programming. The first season of Beowulf: R…

Published: 14 Mar 2016 at 21:55hrs | 193 | by Staff Reporter

Generations script irks Zimbabweans - #ZimBoycottGenerations

THERE is an outcry on social media over the negative portrayal of Zimbabweans on South African soapie Generations the Legacy.In the SABC 1 soapie, a snake called maMlambo and a black cock used to bewitch others are said to be from Zimbabwe…

Published: 04 Mar 2016 at 05:47hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu

'Higher than usual DStv price hike expected'

The ongoing weakening of the rand foreshadows a possible bigger price hike this year than usual for South African DStv subscribers as local pay-TV subscribers will have to bear the brunt of the currency that continues to slide.Last year's …

Published: 04 Feb 2016 at 13:37hrs | 193 | by Channel24

Zimbabwean comedian launches his new late night show

It appears history was made one more time by Carl Joshua Ncube who didn't pull any punches at his LATE NIGHT show held in Harare this past weekend. The Comedian came out guns blazing unleashing the most unrestrained attack on everything fr…

Published: 01 Dec 2015 at 07:22hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter

Eutelsat to speed up Zimbabwe digitisation

ZIMBABWE has signed a three-year deal with a France based satellite provider Eutelsat Communications to speed up the television digitisation process in the country. In a statement, the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) said under th…

Published: 23 Nov 2015 at 05:12hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter

Carl Joshua Ncube becomes the first Zimbabwean on Comedy Central's International Comedy Festival

Great news as trailblazing Zimbabwean comedian Carl Joshua Ncube is set to achieve a major milestone for Zimbabwe comedy as he joins the cast on the BEST OF AFRICA GALA (which includes David Kau, Ndumiso Lindi, Salvado, Churchill) at the C…

Published: 18 Nov 2015 at 21:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter

M-Net looking for 20 TV interns

Johannesburg - M-Net's Magic in Motion Academy (MiM Academy) is looking for 20 TV and film graduates who want to do a paid internship at the pay-TV broadcaster in 2016.The 20 will work behind the scenes across various shows and productions…

Published: 15 Nov 2015 at 15:11hrs | 210 | by channel24

TV series 'MacGyver' getting a reboot

The 1980s action series, MacGyver, is reportedly getting a reboot.'Furious 7' director James Wan and original show producer Henry Winkler are said to be part of the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter.R. Scott Gemmill ("NCIS: Los …

Published: 06 Oct 2015 at 22:25hrs | 211 | by Staff Reporter

Let me be! - Acie Lumumba

Harare Youth Council Chairman, Acie Lumumba, has lashed back at his critics stating there is nothing wrong with young people being ambitious and wanting to live the same life that everybody else in the world lives. "So whoever is against m…

Published: 28 Jul 2015 at 06:15hrs | 199 | by TWZ

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