After a year of action and unprecedented activity, the MultiChoice Group has unveiled an equally busy and eventful year ahead for its business operations, partners and customers across Africa. MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said some of the plans for an exciting 2020 were unveiled at the recent MultiChoice media showcase,…
On November 20, 2019, nominations for the 62nd Grammy Awards were announced. This list is limited to Nigerian acts who have been nominated for their own work and not those nominated by association. Burna Boy’s album, African Giant got nominated in the Best World Music Album category. He was nominated in the category alongside Altin Gün for Gece, Bokanté &…
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…
It’s the tennis event of a lifetime – Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal in Cape Town – and SuperSport will broadcast the action live on February 7. Appropriately titled “The Match in Africa”, the showdown will be the first to be played in Africa and brings together two of the greatest players in tennis…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Joyce Mukucha In trying to reach huge markets through its Digital Entertainment On Demand (DEOD) platform, TelOne is geared to roll out more local streamed viewing options for audiences. In a statement, TelOne Managing Director, Chipo Mutasa said DEOD is a fully converged linear on demand streaming package that brings thousands of hours of…
Soccer legends, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Owen and Glenn Hoddle will front up SuperSport’s Champions League build-ups starting this week, exclusively on DStv ! The trio are among a galaxy of stars who analyse and discuss upcoming action on the BT Sport broadcast platform. SuperSport have negotiated to take the UK broadcast during Champions League weeks. It guarantees a fresh take on the biggest…
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…
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…
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…
Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) In a bid to fight HIV, the National AIDS Council (NAC) recently joined forces with Gweru artists and DJs to carry out an HIV anti-stigma clean-up campaign at Mkoba 6 Shopping Centre. NAC District AIDS Coordinator, Murari Hwingwiri said the clean-up campaign was mainly aimed at dragging attention of the people…
SuperSport viewers on DStv saw Egyptian star Mohamed Salah light up the Premier League with his two goal burst in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday evening. The 27-year-old Pharaohs forward continues to be one of Africa’s top performers in a major European league, and will be looking to lead the Reds to…
On Sunday night, Mzansi got a taste of the excellence they can expect to see over the next few weeks as the Top 17 compete to be the South African Idol for 2019. Season 15 has come with some pretty interesting twists. For the first time in Idols history – we have a Top 17 instead…
It’s Double eviction season as two more Pepper Dem Housemates; Gedoni and Jackye have been evicted from the show. The housemates who were evicted on Sunday, August 25th at the live eviction show are the 11th and 12th housemates to be evicted from the house. Gedoni and Jackye were up for eviction alongside other…
Double Evictions are here again as Joe & Enkay have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija “Pepper dem” house. Joe & Enkay who were evicted on Sunday, August 18th, 2019 are the Ninth & Tenth housemates to leave during the live Sunday night show. Joe & Enkay faced eviction alongside “The Icons” Tacha, Ike, Elozonam,…
MultiChoice’s DStv platform is now broadcasting games from the Sky Bet Championship and Carabao Cup after SuperSport acquired the rights. This is great news for DStv customers after their football line-up has been boosted further to ensure an exciting new football season! The Sky Bet Championship is the highest division of the English Football League and second-highest in…
…as Veto Power Holder, Diane, saves SirDee and replaces with JoeThe ‘Pepper Dem’ housemates took part in the first Nomination Challenge on Monday night following the new twist Biggie introduced to the season. The housemates were last week split into teams – Cruisetopia and The Icons – in which they would compete in a series of challenges with the…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the government of the Republic of Zimbabwe have honoured the late Stephen Chifunyise with a state assisted funeral in recognition of the eminence of his contribution to so many facets of Zimbabwean nationhood, family representatitive Dennis Chifunyise has said. The late Stephen Chifunyise made huge contributions as a senior civil servant,…
Fire & Ice Everyday @ 18h00 | Zee World Channel 166 Yuvraj’s influence on Mahi drives her to hating Twinkle. Kunj cancels his plans to move overseas and joins Twinkle in stopping Yuvraj from ruining Mahi’s life. Yuvraj gifts Mahi a special bottle of champagne but it isn’t really champagne. Yuvraj ruins Mahi’s face and…
Celebrate World Elephant Day with National Geographic Wild (channel 182)on DStv this August. They are smart. They are family-oriented. They remember forever. They have complex emotions and they look after each other. On 12 August 2019, National Geographic Wild has lined up a jumbo content block dedicated to these iconic tusked giants. Not only are they the…
If you thought Big Brother was done with his twists this season, you got it all wrong! The ‘Pepper Dem’ game just went a notch higher as Big Brother cancelled nominations this week and introduced House camps. On Monday Night, Big Brother assembled all housemates in the Arena and announced that this week’s nomination process…
