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Gospel diva Janet Manyowa has delivered soothing Ndimi video. Oddly enough, the video isn’t anything we have not seen before but on a scale of one to five she scored four and half. This is because the video is cut from the same thread as the song. A good song needs a good video and…
As the MultiChoice Talent Factory initiative continues to have a positive impact on the film and television industry across Africa, more and more professionals already in the industry are recognising its worth and the potential it holds to increase the continental skills base and the amount of local content coming out of African countries. Longstanding…
Multi-talented Nigerian musical sensation Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known by his stage name D’banj, has announced that he will collaborate with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2020) scheduled to take place in Kigali in September 2020. D’banj, who visited the Afreximbank headquarters in Cairo on Thursday, was a key figure…
By Anyway Yotamu The Ministry of Youths, Sports, Arts and Recreation is set to host a two-day Ease of Doing Business Conference in the city of Kings and Queens (Bulawayo) from the 29th to 30th of this month. Speaking at a press conference, renowned artists Albert Nyathi and Sera Mpofu Sibanda said the Conference will be held…
CuriosityStream to delight fans of Factual entertainment CBS Justice to engage viewers with true crime documentaries & series Euronews to deliver trustworthy international news coverage A new serving of edutainment with learning channel, Da Vinci Four new channels are being launched on DStv during November, adding to the variety of information, entertainment and education content…
Subscription video on demand services haven’t fully addressed the needs of the majority of consumers in Africa, and the end result is take-up running well behind that seen in other economies. Showmax is now set to change this with the launch of a new product designed specifically for Africa featuring African content and live sport…
Africa’s most-loved storyteller shares exciting content plans for 2020 MultiChoice Group (MCG) hosted its second annual media showcase, under the theme ‘Africa’s most-loved storyteller’, in Johannesburg today with representatives from across the African continent in attendance. “Much has been achieved since our first showcase event,” shared Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice Group CEO of General Entertainment….
Mentoring of new talent in the arts and entertainment field is an essential ingredient in the process of bringing new performers into show business, and many newcomers have benefitted from the advice, guidance and kindness given to them by professionals already in the field. One such mentor is Selmor Mtukudzi, regarded nationally as entertainment royalty…
By Byron Mutingwende in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia One does not need to look beyond the Africa Unbound Museum located in the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where the history of the world and indeed that of the African continent is captured in a space that combines modernity with the past. The rare opportunity extended to…
Shem Zemura is an award winning filmmaker who was born and raised in the Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe district of Mahonaland East, who ‘fell in love’ with the arts while in primary school. At Machekera Primary School he performed in plays and was a member of the traditional dance team. While in high school at Albert, a…
By Byron Mutingwende While there are certain household names when it comes to wealth in Zimbabwe, one surprising entry, the famous Sekuru Banda has turned the tables and occupied the uppermost position as the richest but humblest man in the country if not on the continent. The recently established Trumpet, which works in…
By Owami Sithole Award-winning fashion designer Thembani Mubochwa who recently designed the condom dress which is meant to sensitise people to practice safe sex says he wants to take it to the global stage following a successful showcase in Egypt. Mubochwa showcased the dress at the Egypt leg of the Africa Fashion Reception on October…
MultiChoice is delighted to have reached an agreement with A+E Networks Africa to extend the current contract to air HISTORY and LIFETIME channels on the DStv platform. This extension of the contract, which was set to expire at the end of October, will ensure that viewers continue to enjoy their favourite factual entertainment shows on HISTORY,…
By Lovemore Chazingwa at Odyssey Bar and Restaurant, Kadoma Zimdancehall exponents Winky D and Enzo Ishall make a braai stop at the ceremonial home of entertainment in the City of Kadoma, Odyssey Bar and Restaurant, Saturday after the coming one, for a joint braai fest. The two face off in a show organised by elders…
Nyami Nyami Festival brought Kariba to a standstill on Saturday as people from all walks of life converged at the Lake Harvest Harbour for an event expected to anchor efforts to revive tourism in the resort town. The festival which was once hosted by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) had been put on hold because…
MultiChoice and M-Net facilitated a few firsts on Sunday October 27 with the launch of Trackers, the eagerly-awaited adaptation of Deon Meyer’s international bestselling crime thriller of the same name. The five-part series, which is a co-production of M-Net, HBO’s sister channel Cinemax and the German broadcaster ZDF, made its worldwide debut across Africa in…
By Joyce Mukucha An authentic fashion corporate for men’s wear, Jan Jam has partnered with one of the best Zimbabwean artists, the Military Touch Movement singer, Mukudzei Mukombe popularly known as Jah Prayzah and appointed him as their brand ambassador for the year 2019/2020. This is in an effort to promote artistry by elevating and…
By Lovemore Chazingwa at Speedway Bar and Restaurant, Kadoma Man of the moment Freeman invades City of Kadoma, landing at Speedway Bar and Restaurant this Saturday, for a show dubbed ‘Ngaibake Kadoma Concert’. DJ Limoluv Urban Entertainment and Speedway Promotioms are the brains behind this groovy show. The gig comes at a time Freeman is…
MultiChoice Zimbabwe staff, media representatives, film-makers and other guests were recently treated to a premiere screening of Savannah Skies, the first film to come out of the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy initiative. In addition to the film, the guests were treated to entertainment from the award-winning NotetoetoN choir and popular musician Mbeu. One of the…
Scores of talented singers recently converged on the Harare audition centre for the Old Mutual Amazing Voices talent search, eager to reach final selection into the competition, which has prize money of US$100 000 for the winner and will be screened on DStv in 2020. According to MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz…
As the countdown to the Old Mutual Amazing Voices pan-African singing competition reaches its climax, auditions were in Kenya and Ghana and are underway in Zimbabwe while South Africa will soon conduct theirs towards the end of this month. The competition that has a whopping US$100 000 prize money at stake will see contestants from…
Two films produced by students at the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy for Southern Africa can be seen this week and next on DStv, allowing Zimbabwean viewers to see the work created by new industry creative training at part of the MTF initiative. The films are The Painting and Savannah Skies, produced entirely by the students…
Zimbabweans are the owners of the book FlashBack Identity, author Luckson Makandire better known as Manluckerz who is now based in Sweden has said. Manluckerz broke the good message to Zimbabweans while officially launching the book which coincided with his birthday on October 6. The great author said the book would bridge the gap between…
Mercy has emerged winner of Big Brother Naija 2019 TV reality show on DStv! She becomes the first female to win the BBNaija competition beating fellow housemates Mike, Frodd, Omashola and Seyi to win the coveted grand prize worth N60 million. After 99 days of excitement, intrigues, suspense and nail biting drama, Big Brother Naija…
Manluckerz born Luckson Mukandawire who is a Zimbabwean artist and author based in Sweden’s book FlashBack Identity will be released on his birthday on October 6, 2019. The popular book was first published in Swedish and now the English version will be available through Vulkan Media & Makandire Muzani ZIMFEBI Music. Both versions are available…
Old Mutual Amazing Voices has been unveiled to staff in Harare as part of an internal launch campaign for the continental talent search competition. Singing groups from Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa will be vying for the grand prize of US$100,000 in the finale. Some members of the celebrity panel for the Zimbabwe leg…
As the Strictly Come Dancing 2019 competitive sequences start airing on DStv this weekend, there has already been a change to the original line-up of celebrities introduced in last weekend’s launch of the popular reality series. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the 15 stars of the show were introduced…
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with International Youth Fellowship to improve the ministry’s revised educational curriculum and cooperate for technical skills development. The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Professor Paul Mavima signed the agreement last week at Ambassador House in Harare. In a statement, the ministry said…
MultiChoice Zimbabwe supported the recent premiere of the Zimbabwean film S’mbimbino 3 which focuses on a young girl living with albinism who saves her abusive step-mother from drowning and is then sold by a malevolent aunt to body snatchers. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the support was given as part…
Dance fans in Zimbabwe are gearing up for the 17th series of British reality show Strictly Come Dancing, which launches on DStv on Sunday September 29.Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the series would again feature a line-up of celebrities being coached by professional dancers, all with their eye on the…
The Book of the moment, FlashBack Identity written by popular Swedish-based Zimbabwean performing artist-turned-author Luckson Makandire popularly known as Manluckerz is going viral in the world and the author is now looking for a local publisher. In an interview with Spiked Online Media from his Swedish base, Manluckerz said the English version of his book…
With piracy on the increase and determined efforts being made throughout the arts and entertainment world to eliminate the threat to its well-being by illegal operators and operations, a focus has fallen on people and organisations in support services whose role when legitimate is positive but destructive when based on illegitimacy. The scourge of piracy…
A brand new talent search series will be introduced on DStv in January, with Zimbabwe one of only four countries involved in this innovative reality television show. Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the show, Old Mutual Amazing Voices, would focus on musical groups in three specific genres, sourced from…
S Khafi has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija house after securing the least amount of votes out of four housemates who were up for eviction. She’s the 16th housemate to leave the show. Khafi was put up for eviction alongside Tacha, Mike and Seyi who was replaced with Omashola through his veto power after…
Last week, we saw our SA Idols Top 17 contenders whittled down to 10 would-be Idols. The stage has now officially been set for a really tight competition, starting this week, under the theme Inspirational hits – those songs that make you want to stand up and take a stand. The theme comes a very delicate time…
By Byron Mutingwende The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ)’s museum has been hailed as a repository of heritage and national history. Speaking at the Sanganai hlanganani World Tourism Expo Buyers Cocktail held at the Bulawayo Railway Museum, NRZ General Manager, Mr. Lewis Mukwada said his organisation’s partnership with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA)…
By Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Chiwere, Marange There was clash last week (Friday) between the Manicaland minister for provincial affairs, Ellen Gwaradzimba and Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, Cain Mathema over the exhumation of remains of former freedom fighters who were reportedly dumped into mine hollows at the climax of the liberation struggle by…
Fire & Ice Everyday @ 18h00 | Zee World Channel 166 Twinkle gives in to Yuvraj’s demands just to save her husbands life and tricks Yuvraj into signing Yuvraj’s release papers. Yuvraj kidnaps Kunj and takes his place as Twinkle’s groom. Anita reveals that the documents Kunj and Twinkle signed were divorce papers. Twinkle decides…
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Kwekwe based musical band ‘On-One’ was the winner at Chibuku Road to Fame Provincial Finals that were held on Saturday at Mkoba high-density suburb in Gweru and will represent Midlands at the national competition. The competitions were held at Mkoba 4 Beer-hall were all music bands from across the province…
Power couple Munya Chidzonga and Adiona Maboreke Chidzonga are the ultimate celebrity couple success story, and can trace a sizeable measure of their fame to MultiChoice. Each gained a strong spotlight through reality TV: for Adiona it was Idols Africa, while for Munya it was Big Brother Africa. These two shows have made a major…
MultiChoice Africa has launched the first graduates of its MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy for Southern Africa into the African film and television industry, hosting the graduation ceremony for the class of 2018-19 that included two Zimbabweans. The 20 students have completed a rigorous 12-month film training programme, honing and sharpening their skills for careers within the…
By Byron Mutingwende The Green enterPRIZE Innovation Challenge has been hailed for creating employment for the youths and supporting sustainable enterprise development. The Acting Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Mr. Ziyambi Ziyambiat made the remarks at the official launch of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) 2019 Northern Region Green enterPRIZE…
Proma Events have assured merry-makers that the “Mafikizolo Back in Town Concert” is still going on as planned despite ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. “We do expect the South African pop outfit in town this Friday around midday ahead of their performance later that evening at HICC. Of course the Mafikizolo Harare Show comes…
‘Savannah Skies’ and ‘The Painting’ launched at an exclusive VIP screening · Films to also make their debut on DStv’s Zambezi Magic Two original feature films produced by students at the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy for Southern Africa were given a joint premiere in Lusaka last week and will now be given greater exposure across the region. Liz Dziva, publicity…
Zimbabwe Music Festival Bira (Zimfebi) founder Makandire Luckson Chikutu is set to launch his debut book FlashBack Identity on October 6. Chikutu who goes by the moniker Manluckerz said the launch of the book will be a step further in preserving and documenting the Shona culture. “Our culture is very rich and this is my…
