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MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) has announced the immediate withdrawal of its DStv services from Malawi. The decision follows an injunction issued by the Lilongwe High Court in a dispute between MultiChoice Malawi (MCM) and the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) over the adjustment of DStv tariffs.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, MAH regretfully informed DStv subscribers in Malawi of the withdrawal of services. MCM said:
<blockquote>
<h3>IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL OF DSTV SERVICES IN MALAWI </h3>
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 Malawi (MCM) and the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) prohibiting an adjustment to the DStv tariffs.
MCM does not offer the DStv service to the public and therefore cannot set or adjust tariffs for this service, a point repeatedly made to MACRA. As a result, the order handed down to MCM is incapable of being implemented by them but carries with it grave consequences for the directors and management of MultiChoice Malawi, including imprisonment. MAH given the impact on its supplier (MCM) and an increasingly adverse regulatory environment is therefore left with no option but to terminate the DStv service indefinitely.
Customers are hereby, and with immediate effect, requested to halt payment for the DStv service. Customers who have already paid their new subscription for the DStv service will have those services honored until the current 30 day viewing cycle ends on or before 10 September 2023. From Wednesday, 9 August 2023, no new subscriptions or reconnections will be accepted. 
MAH would like to thank customers for their support over many years. MAH would also like to thank MCM for their professional conduct in supplying services to MAH over as many years.
</blockquote>
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Multichoice Announce Immediate Withdrawal Of DStv Services From Malawi

DStv’s SuperSport will provide coverage of the 2023 Netball World Cup, which commences in South Africa on Friday through its ‘Here for Her’ channel.
Zimbabwean sports enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the success of the Zimbabwe Gems, the senior netball team.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s Public Relations Manager, Liz Dziva, confirmed that all matches would be broadcast on the SuperSport Variety 3 channel throughout the tournament. She added:
<blockquote>
The Gems are loved and greatly supported across Zimbabwe and we can catch all their action on this channel, which will provide coverage from Friday July 28 to Sunday August 6.
The coverage is not only the broadcast of a major sporting event. It is equally a tribute to women in sport and this coverage helps SuperSport continue to promote women in sport across the world. In an exciting first there is an all-female SuperSport production crew involved, helping ensure full access to all 64 matches.
</blockquote>
The SuperSport Variety 3 Here for Her channel has been operational since July 17 and is available to customers ranging from DStv Access to Premium packages. Zimbabwe’s opening game against Australia is scheduled for 11 am on July 28, with the tournament’s opening ceremony commencing at 4 pm on the same day.
<h3>African Teams in Preliminaries Stage 1:</h3>
<h3>SOUTH AFRICA</h3>
<ul>
<li>July 28 (11 am) v Australia.</li>
<li>July 29 (4 pm) v Sri Lanka.</li>
<li>July 30 (6 pm) v Jamaica.</li>
</ul>
ZIMBABWE
<ul>
<li>July 28 (11 am) v Australia.</li>
<li>July 29 (9 am) v Fiji.</li>
<li>July 30 (6 pm) v Tonga.</li>
</ul>
UGANDA
<ul>
<li>July 28 (9am) v Japan.</li>
<li>July 29 (9 am) v New Zealand.</li>
<li>July 30 (4 pm) v Trinidad and Tobago.</li>
</ul>
MALAWI
<ul>
<li>July 28 (8 pm) v Scotland.</li>
<li>July 29 (6 pm) v England,</li>
<li>August 3 (11 am) v Barbados.</li>
</ul>
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Aspiring Zimbabwean filmmakers have just a few days until the deadline closes for entries to the next MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy study year.
The MTF Academy is a regional study facility in which young people hoping to become filmmakers can boost their chances of careers in film-making.
It has been operational since 2019 and has helped create a pool of new talent within the African film and television production industry, having seen more than 120 graduates emerge from the academy into the industry.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the next study year would start in October and applications to be considered for inclusion in the year-long curse would close on Friday (July 14). She said:
<blockquote>
The MTF Academy looks for emerging filmmakers with either some industry experience or a relevant post-school qualification in film to apply for an opportunity to hone their television and film production skills in a welcoming and conducive learning environment.
</blockquote>
There are three MTF Academies: one in Lusaka for southern African students, one in Nairobi for East Africans and one in Lagos for West Africans.
A full class is run in each, starting each year in October, and at graduation it is hoped as many of these as possible can find places of career opportunity in the rapidly-growing African film-making industry.
The curriculum is devised with a facilitating partner, the Pan Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communications. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>
The students will be given hands-on training in areas such as film directing, sound design, and the business of film, with workplace experience in leading Africa Magic and SuperSport productions.
Students will also get enhanced training experience through the Academy’s partnerships, including those with the New York Film Academy, the Henley Business School, Dolby, and Canon.
</blockquote>
Ms. Dziva said various activities had recently taken place to encourage interest in the next class, including promotional events in Highfield, Chitungwiza and Bulawayo.
MultiChoice has been working with previous Zimbabwean MTF students including Rutendo Mahofa Chimwemwe Chipidza and Nkosilesisa Ncube.
They also have had active support from the Zimbabwe International Film Festival Trust, local creatives, Kudzai Madangwa, Alex Gwaze and Collin Nyamuyaruka 
In the current class, which started studying late last year and graduates in a few months’ time, two more Zimbabweans are studying: Marvellous Matswimbo and Simbarashe Nyahwa.

DStv Invites Aspiring Zim Filmmakers To Register For MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy

South African pay-television and streaming company, Multichoice, considers Zimbabwe an important market that is better than Nigeria in terms of repatriation of earnings.
<a href="https://www.iol.co.za/business-report/companies/multichoice-believes-zimbabwe-may-prove-a-better-market-than-nigeria-c9e863ab-fc1f-4904-870d-732f6db91472">IOL</a> reported that Multichoice has over the past year faced challenges in Nigeria, one of its biggest markets, in terms of repatriation of funds.
The company is now banking on economic and monetary policy reforms being implemented by Nigeria’s new President, Bola Tinubu.
Speaking in a recent interview, Multichoice’s chief finance officer Tim Jacobs said:
<blockquote>
Zimbabwe is an interesting business for us and we don’t see the same challenges that we are facing in Nigeria.
Zimbabwe is better than Nigeria as we are collecting revenue in foreign currency.
</blockquote>
Although Multichoice managed to repatriate cash from Nigeria throughout the year under review, it did so at a “premium” to the official exchange rate.
This is because the Nigerian Naira currency has been highly volatile in the past year as companies have had to resort to the parallel market to purchase US dollars for the repatriation of funds.
However, in Zimbabwe, Multichoice has been protected from this owing to its ability to collect revenues in United States dollars.
Multichoice operates DStv in South Africa and several others across Africa and GOTV in Nigeria as well as an online streaming service, Showmax.
The firm recently said that its rest of Africa operations “delivered a trading profit for the first time” since listing in 2019.
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DStv Considers Zimbabwe A Better Market Than Nigeria

MultiChoice is set to launch another Zimbabwean television channel onto the DStv platform, bringing the number of local stations available to DStv viewers to five.
NRTV will be launched on DStv’s channel 288 on Tuesday, June 20, adding a further dimension to the range of Zimbabwean content being showcased on the DStv packages.
NRTV stands for Nkululeko Rusununguko Television. It is owned by Rusununguko Media (Pvt) Ltd, <a href="https://www.techzim.co.zw/2023/02/another-zim-station-nrtv-launches-on-dstv-today/">a company reportedly owned by the Zimbabwe National Army</a> (ZNA).
The station was licensed in 2020 with a promise to offer a diverse and innovative programme range that will enhance viewing enjoyment by local viewers.
Moses Matanda, General Manager for NRTV highlighted that Zimbabweans can look forward to content told differently but relatable globally from a predominantly young and funk, multi-cultural and multi-lingual team. He said:
<blockquote>
We are excited to partner with MultiChoice in bringing content with a fresher outlook to the Zimbabwean storytelling market.
NRTV is very much privileged to be part of the chosen television stations, who have been given the arduous task to tell the Zimbabwean story.
</blockquote>
The channel will be available to DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Access, and DStv Lite customers.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe general manager Norman Raisbeck said the addition of another Zimbabwean channel was both exciting and satisfying as MultiChoice continues to provide local viewers with more content from which to find a source of locally-selected information, education and entertainment programming. He said:
<blockquote>
We welcome NRTV to the DStv platform and we wish them much success in fulfilling viewer expectations across the country.
</blockquote>
The new channel will complement the existing four Zimbabwean broadcasters on DStv: Ztv, Yadah, 3Ktv and ZTN Prime. Added:
We are especially excited to hear that NRTV plans to expand its network of staff and offices across the country and to work towards utilisation of 16 languages, including sign language, for extended viewership penetration.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/media-reforms-surpass-target-as-nrtv-set-to-be-launched">The Sunday Mail</a> recently, Matanda expressed gratitude to integrated media company, Zimpapers, which owns ZTN, for helping nurture NRTV in its infancy.
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Zimbabwe National Army Launches TV Channel On DStv

Zimbabwe’s sixth television station – NRTV – is set to go on air this Tuesday at 10 AM.
NRTV will officially be launched on DSTV Channel 288 to become the country’s sixth television station.
Four television stations have gone on air since 2020 when the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) awarded six national commercial television broadcasting licences.
The stations are Zimpapers Television Network (ZTN Prime), 3K TV, KeYona TV and Jive TV.
NRTV acting general manager Moses Matanda told <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/media-reforms-surpass-target-as-nrtv-set-to-be-launched">The Sunday Mail</a> that the TV station has been able to create employment for a lot of people. He said:
<blockquote>
We are grateful for Government’s efforts to open up the airwaves.
NRTV has been able to create employment not only for those who are directly working for the station but also for independent producers that are also creating employment for creatives across the country.
Most importantly, these television stations are commercial, which promotes fairness and objectivity in the broadcasting of news and information.
</blockquote>
Matanda said NRTV offices are in Newlands, Harare, where a state-of-the-art studio is still under construction.
He expressed gratitude to integrated media company, Zimpapers, which owns ZTN, for helping nurture NRTV in its infancy.
Matanda added that NRTV’s programming schedule will comprise 95 percent local content to promote independent local producers.
NRTV stands for Nkululeko Rusununguko Television. The TV station is owned by Rusununguko Media (Pvt) Ltd which is reportedly owned by the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA).
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Nkululeko Rusununguko Television (NRTV) Set To Be Launched On DStv

SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to riveting football action with the upcoming Nedbank Cup semi-finals starting in May.
Orlando Pirates against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, 6 May. The football action does not stop there, the very next day features giant killers Stellenbosch against Sekhukhune United.
As a bonus for DStv viewers, both the Nedbank Cup semi-finals and the final will also be available to DStv Access customers.
This means the Chiefs vs Pirates playoff will be on 6 May at 15:00 and the Stellenbosch vs Sekhukhune United last-four match on 7 May at 18:00.
The title decider on 27 May will be available to more viewers than ever before.
The action will be broadcast on SuperSports Variety 4, and will additionally be available for streaming via the DStv app.
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Nedbank Cup Coming To DStv Access Customers

South African broadcaster, DStv, has secured the right to broadcast the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
The development gives Zimbabwe’s cricket fans an opportunity to watch local hero Sikandar Raza live in action in the IPL.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200009585/supersport-to-broadcast-razas-ipl-gig">NewsDay</a>, Raza became the fourth Zimbabwean to sign for an IPL side after Tatenda Taibu, Raymond Price, and Brendan Taylor.
The Indian Premier League is a men’s Twenty20 cricket league held annually in India.
On Friday, SuperSport announced that they will broadcast all the matches for this edition of the IPL. It said:
<blockquote>
Following updated conversations with the rights holder, DStv can confirm that all Indian Premier League matches in 2023 will be broadcast on SuperSport.
Your World of Champions SuperSport reached a commercial agreement with the rights holders to broadcast the IPL, starting today (yesterday).
</blockquote>
All 74 matches of the 16th tournament will be broadcast live. Marc Jury, chief executive of SuperSport, said:
<blockquote>
We are very happy to have reached an agreement to continue our partnership with the IPL that extends back to the inaugural event in 2008.
</blockquote>
The opening fixture, between the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, was broadcast live on SuperSport.
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SuperSport Secures Rights To Broadcast Indian Premier League

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/DStv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DStv</a> has made its Zimbabwean viewers a special offer giving them a free upgrade to the next bouquet package at no extra cost, that is, if they keep their subscriptions active from 19 December to 31 January.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the Christmas season offer is for upgrades to the next-level package at no extra cost. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>
From December 19 to January 31 DStv customers need only keep their DStv subscriptions active and they will be given a free upgrade to the next highest package free of charge.
For example, a subscription to the DStv Compact Plus package will be upgraded automatically and at no cost to a DStv Premium package, giving viewers an even greater variety of channels and content to enjoy.
</blockquote>
The idea of the festive season being a great time for families to be together and enjoy family viewing lies behind the offer in what is always known as the season of giving. Added Dziva:
<blockquote>
We know DStv Premium customers delight in the array of viewing options open to them all year round, with increased levels of all kinds of entertainment at this time of year, so we know the DStv Compact Plus viewers will thrill at being able to share this during our offer period,.
</blockquote>

DStv To Upgrade Subscribers' Bouquet Packages At No Extra Cost

A sixth BBC channel will be added to the DStv platform in December, adding to the variety, quality and creativity of the British-made content available through the various BBC channels on DStv.
BBC UKTV is cheduled to launch on Thursday, December 15 on channel 134 and would be available to viewers of all bouquets in Zimbabwe, DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Family, DStv Access and DStv Lite.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said:
<blockquote>
This is exciting news for lovers of top-rated international programming and it will complement the already significant levels of information, education and entertainment available from BBC channels to DStv viewers. 
This new channel will introduce new programmes and become a platform for popular shows that have been on the other BBC channels in the past, and it is designed to be of appeal to all ages and all viewers. 
BBC’s existing suite of channels will continue to offer first-run new premium programming such as Strictly Come Dancing, Frozen Planet II and other popular shows such as Come Dine With Me South Africa and Homegrown Tastes South Africa
</blockquote>
BBC UKTV will feature a wide range of 24/7 entertainment, natural history series, soaps and children’s shows from BBC’s award-winning showcase.
The other channels from Britain’s 100-year-old national broadcaster are BBC Earth, BBC Brit, BBC Lifestyle, CBeebies and BBC World News.
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New BBC Channel For DStv, Available To Viewers Of All Bouquets In Zimbabwe

DStv subscribers in Zimbabwe now have an additional method for paying their subscriptions, with the inclusion of the Mukuru platform in the methods available for payments.
According to Liz Dziva, MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager, Mukuru became a channel for subscriptions in November, just in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament, a major focus for the many Zimbabweans who value the DStv offering to subscribers of all the games on several bouquets and up to half the matches on other bouquets. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>
Mukuru is one of the most popular platforms for sourcing cash and payments for Zimbabweans from all walks of life and we are delighted it is now one of the means by which Zimbabweans can have access to the various DStv products.
Mukuru has more than 200 branches and booths across the country and these are all accessible for DStv subscription payments, giving huge convenience to a great many existing and new viewers.
</blockquote>
The commission charged for payments is low, from US$1 for DStv Lite all the way through to US$3 for DStv Premium. Added Dziva:
<blockquote>
We know this will be a major benefit to subscribers and we look forward to Mukuru playing a key role in making payments easier for DStv viewers across Zimbabwe.
</blockquote>

Mukuru Becomes A Platform For DStv Payments

Pre-school children are the focus of a new channel, Moonbug launched recently on the DStv platform.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the channel was a showcase for a range of shows suited to pre-schoolers and which have been popular on the YouTube platform. She said:
<blockquote>
There is a trend for broadcasters like DStv to incorporate content that was previously only available on digital platforms like YouTube and this mindset is now one adopted for DStv.
Other Moonbug linear channels have already launched in other territories, such as the Philippines and Malaysia, and are proving successful and popular, and we know Zimbabwean families will welcome this development.
</blockquote>
 Dziva said digital-first content was entering the traditional world of broadcast channels and the quality and appeal of these shows had improved greatly in recent years, making inclusion on broadcast platforms a natural consequence. Added Dziva:
<blockquote>
Platforms like ours recognise that these shows have benefits for the creators and the broadcasters, and most especially for viewers.
</blockquote>
The Moonbug Kids Channel started broadcasting on October 20 across the DStv reach throughout Africa. All Moonbug shows feature in English, including CoComelon, Blippi, Gecko’s Garage, Morphle, Arpo, Little Angel and Oddbods. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>
 This is an exciting development that widens viewers’ horizons and Moonbug brings a wave of new talent and content to our offering.
The DStv in-depth knowledge of children’s viewing speaks of this as being an excellent development.
 Moonbug Kids Channel has a dedicated 24/7 programming schedule featuring that supports children’s development and gives them enjoyment.
The schedule will also complement families’ daily routines such as mealtimes, playtime, bath time, bedtime, and so on.
</blockquote>
 Moonbug was started by parents for parents and the content reaches out across the globe to an international audience of youngsters.
Moonbug entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular children’s shows in the world, found on more than 150 platforms that include YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky UK, Super RTL, BBC iPlayer, HBO Max, Tencent, Youku, and Roku.

DStv Launches A New Kids Channel, Moonbug

A Harare-based woman will soon be heading for a holiday in Dubai with a friend or family member, enjoying a sponsored trip for two after winning the DStv 100% Premium Promotion.
She is Maryleen Majongwe, who became the first winner of the grand prize in the promotion aimed at rewarding DStv Premium bouquet viewers whose accounts are continuously fully paid up and who stream the Showmax and DStv apps, access films on BoxOffice and utilise an Explora decoder.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the 100% Premium Promotion was aimed at getting our customers to unlock their 100% Premium experience by taking advantage of the DStv offerings and using all add-on services with prizes including travel, decoders, DStv subscriptions and golden remote controls. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>
Response to the promotion has been huge and we are excited to have been able to offer one of our loyal customers the lovely prize of sponsored air travel plus accommodation and meals in Dubai, one of the world’s most popular destinations, especially for shopping.
</blockquote>
Her prize was presented at the MultiChoice Zimbabwe offices in Avondale, Harare, where she was congratulated by MultiChoice Zimbabwe’s General Manager, Norman Raisbeck and Customer Value Manager Kundai Mapuranga. Said Ms Majongwe:
<blockquote>
I mistakenly thought this promotion was meant only for people who live in South Africa, but am delighted it was not, and I have won this spectacular prize.
</blockquote>

DStv Zimbabwe Customer Wins Trip To Dubai

On Friday, 1 July, DStv welcomed a new lifestyle channel, NHK WORLD-JAPAN to its Southern African platform.
The channel launched on DStv channel 431 and showcases a variety of arts and culture, current affairs, dramas, documentaries, sports and much more.
Viewers on DStv Access, DStv Family, DStv Compact, DStv Compact Plus and DStv Premium packages will have all access to a new world of Japanese content and will be able to discover a unique and diverse blend of programming featuring hourly live international news from news bureaus around the globe, along with lifestyle, culture, food, travel, sports, technology, science, and history programs, with an Asian perspective.
Liz Dziva, Publicity and Public relations manager for MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said:
<blockquote>
We are excited to bring this channel to DStv subscribers, we are focused on offering the best of local and international content to our Zimbabwean customers and this channel’s unique content offering aims to do just that.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will give our DStv viewers a chance to explore international culture through entertainment.
</blockquote>
Jun Takao, President and CEO of Japan International Broadcasting responsible for the worldwide distribution of NHK WORLD-JAPAN, said:
<blockquote>
We are delighted to offer the content of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to the people of Zimbabwe for the first time. It has been our long-awaited desire to distribute our programs in this region.
</blockquote>
Catch great titles such as NHK Newsline along with technology, lifestyle and entertainment programs such as Dining with the Chef, A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan, Journeys in Japan, J-Arena and Medical Frontiers.
In addition, the channel offers an assortment of documentaries and specials including Asia Insight and NHK Documentary.

DStv Launches New Channel NHK WORLD-JAPAN

DStv has launched a brand-New Islamic channel called, Hilaal TV, which is available on channel 347 and on all bouquets.
Liz Dziva, Publicity and Public Relations Manager for MultiChoice Zimbabwe said Hilaal TV is set to deliver the highest quality of Islamic content to DStv subscribers, packed with spiritual and lifestyle content specifically aimed at uplifting and supporting the broader Ummah; and providing entertaining and enlightening viewing 24-hours a day for both adults and children. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>
Hilaal TV will deliver some of the best Islamic ethos programmings – including daily live crossings to the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah, with a specific focus on holy Muslim periods.
</blockquote>
There is also an array of series that the channel has in store for DStv customers, including Chalo Lets cook, Cooking Competition which premiers in August, Ml Suliman Moola Tafseer Lecture series, Living Lekker with Yusuf Daniels and Thameena Daniels (Father-Daughter) Family dynamics and many more local favourites.
The channel will also offer live shows such as Daily Live Crossing to Makkah and Madinah for prayers, Dean @ Dawn which is a daily morning live show with Sheikh Sameh Jaad and Live Hajj coverage from the Kingdome of Saudi Arabia.
Get your dose of daily quality Islamic programming that will captivate and spiritually uplift you only on channel DStv channel 347.

DStv Introduces New Channel, Hilaal TV

Zimbabwe Newspapers Limited (Zimpapers)-owned television channel, ZTN Prime, was expected to be launched on Thursday, 19 May.
The channel will be available on DStv Channel 294 from 24 May on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Access and Lite packages.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube, and Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando were expected to attend the event.
Other expected guests were Information Ministry Permanent Secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana, foreign ambassadors, socialites such as Madam Boss, musicians and corporate executives.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Zimbabwe Newspapers Group Chief Executive Pikirayi Deketeke has said:
<blockquote>
When we started the journey into electronic media from the print business, our vision was to ensure we have our content, and storytelling on radio and we have achieved that by setting up Star FM, NyamiNyami and Capitalk FM.
Next was television which we had been planning for a couple of years.
We tried a lot of things, in fact, we got the license to do the satellite distribution but it was a daunting task.
We even tried negotiating to work with Kwese TV but later settled for DStv.
Now we have the license on linear and today we are celebrating the talent we have both on and off-air.
I would like to thank the people that also made this possible besides Zimpapers staff, thus include the bankers, DStv and the talent.
</blockquote>
ZTN general manager Nomsa Nkala said the channel will provide content that includes lifestyle, sport, business, entertainment, news and current affairs among other things. Said Nkala:
<blockquote>
ZTN Prime will be a Zimbabwean news and entertainment channel with an international perspective.
Content will include lifestyle, sport, business, entertainment, news and current affairs, children’s programming, drama, and soap operas.
ZTN Prime will be home to up-to-the-minute results from across Zimbabwe’s sports arena – covering live boxing, top-tier rugby matches, big rivalries in school sport, and live Premier Soccer League action on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
The channel will also go wild with top sports personalities on Happy Hour as their lives intertwine with musical artistes live in the studio.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/ztn-launches-today/">The Herald</a></h4>

ZTN Prime TV Channel Launches On 19 May

MultiChoice will be launching a local Zimbabwean channel, ZTN Prime, on the DStv platform on the 24th of May 2022.
The channel will be available to DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Access and DStv Lite customers.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe General Manager, Norman Raisbeck said the new channel introduces an exciting era in Zimbabwe’s television space given the resounding reception that ZTN products have already received on the market. It will be available on DStv Channel 294. He said:
This is an exciting development that further extends the reach of Zimbabwean content on the DStv platform.
<blockquote>
On launching on the DStv platform, ZTN Prime will be a Zimbabwean news and entertainment channel with an international perspective, and the content will include lifestyle, sport, business, entertainment, news and current affairs, and children’s programming, drama, and soap operas.
As Africa’s leading entertainment platform and most loved storyteller, MultiChoice continuously seeks opportunities to provide local and inspired content to Zimbabwean audiences.
</blockquote>
ZTN General Manager Nomsa Nkala said:
<blockquote>
We are excited to be partnering with MultiChoice in bringing a fresh and unique approach to Zimbabwean storytelling into the market.
ZTN aims to cater for a wide variety of Zimbabwean viewers and tastes.
</blockquote>
Some of the exciting highlights to look forward to on ZTN Prime include:
Brook Triad: A judge. A Police Commissioner. A General. The lives of the most powerful families in Boko Republic are shattered by an accident.
When the general’s youngest child is accidentally killed by the judge’s daughter in the home of police commissioner – the three men must contend with the tragedy with the nation in mind, but their competing wives have no sympathy for each other and go on a PR campaign against each other.
Days At Ekasi: Days of Ekasi is a show which explores Zimbabwe’s townships, unearthing rare street lingo, dress codes and tastes that set each ‘ghetto’ apart.
The presenter gives a brief history of the ‘ghetto’ which they are visiting. A tour guide – touted as a ‘ghetto fabulous’ leads viewers and the presenter into what makes their ‘ghetto’ unique.
Soul Mate: This is a series about two lovers, Phumza and Locratia, who will take viewers on a journey that will reveal how they ended up becoming soulmates.
Amidst their respective narrations, viewers will come face to face with the romantic man that Phumza is and how his wandering eye leads to ups and downs in his relationship with the beautiful Locratia.
Village Court: Zimbabwe’s traditional conflict resolution methods are documented in an exciting and informative doc drama series.
The story is told through a traditional court in which the chief and his assessors come together and help resolve the conflict between the aggrieved parties.
Sports: ZTN Prime will be home to up-to-the-minute results from across Zimbabwe’s sports arena – covering live boxing, top-tier rugby matches, big rivalries in school sport and live Premier Soccer League action on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
The channel will also go wild with top sports personalities on Happy Hour as their lives intertwine with musical artistes live in the studio.
The Couch is a television ride laced with unfiltered spirited commentary on topical football issues while Ultimate Sports Show collates trending stories from different sports genres.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

DStv To Launch ZTN Prime On Channel 294

MultiChoice Zimbabwe has shelved its<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/02/28/dstv-to-close-joina-city-branch/"> plan to close its Harare city centre office in Joina City</a> on the 21st of March 2022.
The company announced in late February that the customer care centre in Avondale would continue to provide a full range of services.
It also said there are a number of accredited DStv agents in the Harare central business district and “these provide the services that until now have been offered at the MultiChoice office.”
But in an update this Friday, in a statement, seen by Pindula News, MultiChoice Zimbabwe said:
<blockquote>
MultiChoice Zimbabwe is pleased to confirm that we have taken the decision to keep our branch at Joina City open, there will be no disruption to in-branch services and customers can of course use any of our self-service options at their convenience.
</blockquote>
<h2>More:<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/"> Pindula News</a></h2>

UPDATE: MultiChoice Zimbabwe Shelves Plan To Close Joina City Branch

Political parties in South Africa have criticised MultiChoice’s decision to suspend a Russian news channel on DStv.
Last week MultiChoice suspended the airing of Russia Today, a Russian news television station on channel 407 after Russia invaded Ukraine.
In a statement, Multichoice said, “sanctions imposed on Russia by the EU have led to the global distributor of the channel ceasing to provide the broadcast feed to all suppliers, including MultiChoice.”
South Africa’s ruling party the ANC urged MultiChoice to reconsider its decision, saying it (the decision) has a negative impact on citizens’ freedom of choice. ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe said:
<blockquote>
The sanctions imposed on Russia have resulted in the MultiChoice platform unilaterally withdrawing Russia TV from its offerings, impacting negatively the freedom of choice to subscribers and limiting their consumption of news on the developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
</blockquote>
Black First Land First deputy president, Zanele Lwana, revealed that the party plans to march to MultiChoice’s offices to lodge a complaint. She said:
<blockquote>
As soon as we have finalised our internal processes, we are going to take to the streets at the MultiChoice offices.
We stand with Russia and we take inspiration from them. The West has a vested interest in other countries and is not being condemned for wanting to take other states’ resources.
The west does not care about people’s livelihoods and business, will not start or end by them.
The West and the EU have imposed unreasonable sanctions on Russia and are suppressing dissenting voices to nurse their own interests.
Russia has proven over and over again its alliance with a developing country like South Africa.
</blockquote>
SADTU, the EFF, and a civil organisation, The Freedom of Expression Institute of SA, all condemned the move and urged MultiChoice to reinstate the channel with immediate effect.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/pretoria-news/news/south-africans-implore-multichoice-to-reinstate-russian-tv-channel-on-dstv-bouquet-4df54e5b-d4ba-4c16-8254-b9e613b58e6d?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1646631758">IOL</a></h4>

SA Political Parties Implore MultiChoice To Reinstate Russian TV

Multichoice, DStv’s parent company, on Wednesday, froze RT (Russia Today), a Russian television channel across Africa following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday last week.
The move by MultiChoice comes after the European Union (EU) banned RT and another Russian state media outlet, Sputnik, from broadcasting in the bloc. A MultiChoice spokesperson said in a statement:
<blockquote>
Sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union has led to the global distributor of the channel ceasing to provide the broadcast feed to all suppliers, including MultiChoice.
</blockquote>
In an unrelated development, Multichoice has announced that several eMedia channels will no longer be available on DStv from 31 March 2022.
According to eMedia, the channels to be dropped by DStv are eTV Africa (channel 250), eMovies, eMovies Extra, eExtra and eToonz. An eMediaa message to subscribers read:
<blockquote>
Dear DStv customer, eTV Africa will no longer be available on DStv from 31 March 2022.
</blockquote>
DStv will only broadcast the news channel eNCA (channel 403), and it will carry E-tv’s daily Afrikaans news bulletin on kykNET (channel 144).
<img alt="DStv Drops e-TV" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/cy4ad5.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dropped.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1"/>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/news-channel-rt-removed-from-dstv-as-sanctions-on-russia-tighten-7908063b-d687-4605-9dbb-d4a22361d024">IOL</a></h4>

DStv Removes Russia Today Channel, eTV Africa To Follow

This past year has been rough for entertainment and, fortunately, it’s getting better as time passes with restaurants, bars, and concerts starting to open their doors to customers and the general public. We all can say it, it’s been a boring year when it comes to social interaction but if you think about it, had we had this same situation twenty years ago it could have been boring to death.
Fortunately, we have <a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/heres-how-technology-has-changed-and-changed-us-over-the-past-20-years/">the technology nowadays</a> to face boredom in ways we could have never imagined. It wasn’t so long ago when we were fascinated by the mere concept of playing games online.
In this article, we will go over some of the things you can now do anywhere thank the technology boost we’ve experienced in the late years.
Video Games
Ok, so technically there have been portable consoles for decades now. Consoles like the Gameboy and Atari lynx were released in the late ’80s. With all the respect we can have for the good Gameboy it was anything but impressive.
It was quite fun, of course. It had Tetris! But the matrix dot green screen and the lack of backlight felt more like a toy than anything else.
Nowadays you can, literally, transport the experience from home consoles straight into your phone.
Not only there are video games natively built for these devices, but also we can play retro games as well as casino games through providers such as through VSO that allow you to play a <a href="https://www.vegasslotsonline.com/uk/free/">thousand free slots</a>. In that way, you can choose between them and enjoy playing free, which means that you don’t have to play with a deposit. Playing free means that you can just take your device, it doesn’t matter if it’s a mobile, pc, or tablet, and relax and enjoy the game that you chose. Furthermore, the internet has given us the possibility to play and learn other classic games by emulators and there are game streaming services that will stream games straight into our devices.
Movies and shows
 The offer for video streaming services is just getting bigger. Streaming companies are putting more and more money into making bigger movies and shows to gain more subscribers.
Also, unlike the old days where the release date between home and theaters was months apart, now that timeframe has been reduced to weeks and with HBO, movies sometimes are released simultaneously.
You can access these services from your smart TV, phone, or tablet which is fantastic.
Music Streaming 
Ok, so this one is half true. We have had portable music players for more than 30 years.
And quality has not been a real issue in this matter. Now, what’s interesting here is the quantity accessible without sacrificing fidelity.
Today, almost every music lover is subscribed to a streaming service, and those who do not still have the option of free plans.
Music is a gift that humans have, and we put a lot of passion into not only creating music but also listening to it.
Ebooks
Of course, books are portable. We know that but what if you don’t want to carry that heavy edition of Gone with the wind or Lord of the rings?
What if you just found yourself in a situation where you have to kill some unexpected time before a meeting and your only weapon is your iPad?
Well, there are options. If you are subscribed to a service like Amazon you have access to thousands of books that will be downloaded to your device in a matter of minutes.
You can eat some pages from your tablet and then pick up at that exact point from any other device you may have such as computers or specifically design e-book readers at home.
Conclusion
There’s no excuse to feel bored these days. You can access your preferred entertainment from anywhere.
Either if you have a handheld gaming console or you use your tablet. <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/10/04/facebook-whatsapp-instagram-have-crashed/">Technology has shown some troubles</a> and, at the same time, is getting smaller and more accessible to everyone.
We’ve come a long way when it comes to entertainment. The Internet has opened a wide range of options for us to not feel bored again.
Today you only need your boombox and your phone to fire up a party at a parking lot or the park or host a LAN party at the park with only phones.
We can say our options are as limited as you want them to be when it comes to having fun.

5 Ways of entertainment you can take with you anywhere

The DStv Business offering has been revamped to enhance the service provided to the business community.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said that DStv Business was made up of tailored packages for the hospitality industry, including hotels, bars, clubs, restaurants and offices. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>
The offering is now made up of DStv Stay, DStv Play and DStv Work, having previously been the Accommodation, Pubs &amp; Clubs and Office Packages.
The revamped offering is a powerful entertainment experience for the corporate world, flowing from evolving customer needs and granting greater flexibility.
The amount of local and international entertainment content has been boosted and the aim is to ensure that employees, guests and customers benefit from wider choice.
</blockquote>
DStv Work packages offer the latest news from around the world, expanded into two distinct categories: DStv Work Essential and DStv Work Ultra.
The DStv Play packages are aimed at keeping restaurant, bar and club patrons entertained with a high level of sports, as well as other content, and are available as DStv Play Basic, DStv Play Essential and DStv Play Ultra.
The DStv Stay packages facilitate informed, educated and entertained guests enjoying memorable in-room experiences with choices of DStv Stay Basic, DStv Stay Essential and DStv Stay Ultra. Added Dziva:
<blockquote>
Through the new DStv Business packages, content is enhanced and we regard them as even better value.
It’s all about cutting-edge digital and premium content at affordable prices and results from the MultiChoice belief in stimulating innovation as an anchor in ICT.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

DStv Business Moves To New, Simplified Packages

Popular South African free-to-air satellite TV provider OpenView says it has taken a decision to block decoders that are outside South Africa.
OpenView offers a range of channels like eTV, SABC, and France 24, among others. It has become popular since South African authorities blocked pirate decoders from broadcasting free-to-air channels about a decade ago.
In a statement to Techzim following recent social media reports claiming the free-to-air satellite TV provider was moving to block its service outside South Africa, OpenView said:
<blockquote>
Currently, Openview has a license to only operate in South Africa. Meaning, we are not authorized to extend our service outside the borders of the Republic of South Africa.
We are hoping to expand to other African countries at a later stage, but at this point, we are more focused on growing our South African Viewership.
For now, we have taken a decision to block decoders being used outside our legal jurisdiction.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.techzim.co.zw/2021/08/openview-to-start-blocking-decoders-that-are-outside-south-africa/">TechZim</a></h4>

OpenView To Block Decoders Being Used Outside South Africa

Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has frozen MultiChoice’s bank accounts in Nigeria over alleged tax fraud.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Director of Communications and Liaison Department of FIRS, Abdullahi Ahmad, accused the company of persistently breaching all agreements and undertakings with the tax agency.
MultiChoice, a South African entertainment giant and owner of the popular DStv and GOtv services, also allegedly denied access to their records for auditing.
The executive chair of FIRS, Muhammad Nami, was quoted as saying:
<blockquote>_The companies would not promptly respond to correspondences, they lacked data integrity and are not transparent as they continually deny FIRS access to their records._
_The companies are involved in the under-remittance of taxes which necessitated a critical review of the tax-compliance level of the company. Particularly, [MultiChoice Nigeria Limited] has avoided giving the FIRS accurate information on the number of its subscribers and income._
_It is further requested that the FIRS be informed of any transactions before execution on the account, especially transfers of funds to any of their subsidiaries._</blockquote>
Multichoice responded to the accusations saying it had not been formally notified about the matter and the case appeared to be based on “unfounded allegations.” Said the company:
<blockquote>_We have engaged openly with FIRS and the engagements are ongoing in a transparent and constructive manner._</blockquote>
Nigeria is one of DStv’s biggest markets, therefore, the tax dispute could significantly disrupt the operations of MultiChoice if it is not resolved quickly.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>; <a href="https://techcabal.com/2021/07/08/multichoices-bank-accounts-blocked-in-nigeria-over-alleged-n1-8-trillion-tax-fraud/?utm_source=OneSignal&amp;utm_medium=push">Techcabal</a>

Nigeria Has Frozen MultiChoice's Bank Accounts Over Tax Fraud

Zimbabweans can now pay their DStv subscriptions using RTGS dollars at the official bank auction rate of US$1: ZWL$85.
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) in partnership with Conti-Cash a remittances company that also acts as a Bureau de Change are now offering a DStv payment service.
The service is available via WhatsApp. You can add Conti-Cash’s WhatsApp bot to your contacts by scanning their QR code or saving the number 0778 788 020. You can then simply send a message that says Hi, to this number. The bot will ask for your:
<ul>
<li>Name</li>
<li>Smart Card Number</li>
<li>National ID Number</li>
</ul>
However, you can only pay for one account per month.
The Table shows the DStv Packages, USD prices, and RTGS prices:
<table style="height: 137px;" width="759">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Lite</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$682</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Access</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$1 109</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Family</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$1 622</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Compact</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$2 475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Compact Plus</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$3 841</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Premium</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$6 402</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h4>More: <a href="https://zimpricecheck.com/news/you-can-now-pay-your-dstv-using-rtgs-at-the-official-bank-auction-rate/">Zim Price Check</a></h4>

You Can Now Pay DStv Subscriptions Using RTGS At The Official Bank Rate

Now approaching its third year, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy is thrilled to announce calls for applications for its sought-after film and TV training programme!
Applications are open from 1 June to 30 June 2021 and are to be completed on <a href="https://cte.multichoicetalentfactory.com/Home/MTFHome" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://cte.multichoicetalentfactory.com/Home/MTFHome</a>
The call is open to all emerging filmmakers with either some industry experience or a relevant post-school qualification in film to apply for this exciting opportunity to hone their television and film production skills. Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice Group CEO of General Entertainment &amp; Connected Video, said:
<blockquote>
The MTF Academy is our commitment to the future of our Industry and gives young Africans the chance to hone their television and film production skills through a world-class training programme. After two successful years, we’re proud to announce a new call to entry and look forward to meeting the next generation of African filmmakers.
</blockquote>
Launched in May 2018, the MTF Academy has so far given 120 students the chance to harness their expertise in film and TV, moulding them into skilled industry professionals.
The Class of 2020 set a precedent as the first cohort of students to work during a pandemic. As a result, the programme was extended from 12 to 18 months. This additional time allowed the students to graduate with two qualifications as opposed to one.
Despite adapting to the Covid-19 restrictions, the Class of 2020 had other opportunities to shine: they were active participants during the virtual MTF Masterclass sessions and worked on the global Pledge to Pause PSAs for the United Nations Verified campaign.
They also got to make short films in their home countries which launched as part of the ‘Colours of Africa’ series airing on Showmax and M-Net AfroCinema pop-up channel as part of the Africa Month campaign in May.
Like previous years, all 60 students alongside select members of the public will get to participate in the MTF Masterclasses, which are powered by various industry partners including Dolby, CBS Justice and Jasco Broadcast Solutions offering AVID software masterclasses to name a few.
The illustrious New York Film Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (NYFA) continues its commitment as an MTF Masterclasses partner and award its annual 8 weeks NYFA Scholarship at the Academy in New York to the top-performing student from each region. Cheryl Uys-Allie, Director of the MultiChoice Talent Factory initiative said:
<blockquote>
The Covid-19 pandemic was undoubtedly a difficult challenge both for all involved in keeping the MTF Academy programme going as well as the students.
The unwavering support from stakeholders, partners and students has nevertheless been overwhelming. We couldn’t be more excited to have reached our third year as one of the MultiChoice Group’s anchor shared value initiatives directly investing in the next generation of African storytellers.
</blockquote>

Entries Are Now Open For The MultiChoice Talent Factory Class of 2022

DStv viewers have been warned about a fake gift card offer being circulated by e-mail and which purports to come from MultiChoice.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said the dangerous e-mail was being sent using an outlook.com address and invited DStv subscribers to download apps and give private information. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>We strongly urge avoidance of this illegal offer and remind subscribers that genuine offers from MultiChoice come from recognised sources and can be verified through our national telecall centre and customer care centres.
We do not know the purpose of this scam but it could well be aimed at invading privacy or extorting money and is to be ignored and deleted.</blockquote>

Scammers Target DStv Subscribers With Fake Gift Card Offer

<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/08/25/full-text-m-net-movies-channels-on-dstv-reshuffled/">So much more to Watch</a> on DSTV as M-Net is set to Debut Five International Series to Keep You <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/DStv">Locked-In on the 22:30 Weekday</a> Slot.
What happens at 22:30, stays at 22:30. There will be action, drama, suspense, thrills, and so much more!
With the localised reality dating show, Love Island South Africa, having come to an end on Sunday, 11 April, the weekday 22:30 slot on M-Net 102 will be home to some of the freshest content as M-Net brings five exciting international series, with one series airing each day.
Ranging from the highly anticipated newcomers to the returning favourites, here’s what to look forward to at 22:30 on Monday, 12 April, through Friday, 16 April.
Monday, 12 April – The Flight Attendant Season 1
HBO’s new limited series The Flight Attendant, which stars Kaley Cuoco of The Big Bang Theory, is one of the channel’s newest shows. This darkly comedic thriller, based on Chris Bohjalian’s novel of the same name, follows Cassie, a hard-drinking flight attendant who wakes up next to a dead man after a drunken date with him.  In a panic, she flees the scene, but the FBI is hot on her tail, forcing her to try to clear her name.
Tuesday, 13 April – Your Honor Season 1
This gripping ten-episode legal thriller is led by Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston. When his teenage son is involved in a tragic accident, a respected New Orleans judge and his son are drawn into a high-stakes game of lies, deception, and difficult choices once it is revealed that the victim was the son of a notorious crime boss. Golden Globe-nominee Michael Stuhlbarg co-stars as the feared crime boss, and Hope Davis plays his wife.
Wednesday, 14 April – Prodigal Son Season 2
In the second season of Prodigal Son, all of the main cast members return, including Tom Payne as criminal profiler Malcolm Bright and Michael Sheen as Martin Whitly, Malcolm’s father and serial killer known as The Surgeon. Also returning are Bellamy Young and Halson Sage, who portrayed Malcolm’s mother Jessica Whitly and sister Ainsely Whitly, respectively. Following a dramatic season one finale, season two begins with Bright’s personal life in disarray as a result of his sister Ainsley’s shocking actions.
Thursday, 15 April – Clarice Season 1
Clarice is a new psychological horror-crime series created by Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet, who have worked together on The Mummy (2017). It is based on Thomas Harris’s best-selling novel The Silence of the Lambs and serves as a follow-up of the 1991 film adaptation. The series stars Pretty Little Liars’ Rebecca Breeds as Clarice Starling, who returns to the field one year after the events of The Silence of the Lambs. Still troubled by the trauma of solving the notorious Buffalo Bill serial killer case, Claris is exposed to a string of new murders that will pull her into a new case that will tie her past to the present.
Friday, 16 April – This is Us Season 5
When season five of This Is Us premieres on M-Net, fans should expect another emotional rollercoaster. In a two-hour premiere, the Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born. Viewers will be overjoyed to see all of their favourite characters return. That includes Jack, Rebecca, the Big Three, and their families. Other key characters such as Madison, Nicky, Jack Damon, and Toby also make a return.

What To Watch On DSTV: M-Net Debut 5 International Series

Despite the many obstacles of the past year, the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy’s Class of 2020 has graduated, at last, bringing 60 trained new professionals into the African pool of film-making talent.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the international Covid-19 crisis had impacted the training of the students recruited for the 2019-2020 MTF Academy year, but with a range of innovations and a good deal of positivity, the training had been completed and the students graduated on Tuesday, April 6.
A total of 60 students were involved in the MTF Academy initiative in its second year of operation, with 20 students each at academy sites in Lusaka (for students from Southern Africa), Nairobi (East Africa) and Lagos (West Africa). Said Dziva:
<blockquote>
The crisis resulted in the need to adapt from physical to virtual learning, and this brought about ongoing and continued exposure of these students to the world-class MTF academy’s 2019-2020 course.
The students’ academic course had to be extended from 12 months to 18 months, and the students now have not one but two qualifications, making them even more sought-after as they enter the continental film and TV world as qualified industry professionals.
</blockquote>
Additional to their MTF qualification, the students also obtained a qualification from the prestigious New York Film Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>
We believe that Africa’s creative industries are custodians of the continent’s cultural heritage and as one of Africa’s most important storytellers, MultiChoice has helped develop and invest in African talent through initiatives such as MTF.
Like the previous academy Class of 2019, the Class of 2020 did well throughout their course and give us reason to be pleased and impressed.
</blockquote>
The students completed an intensive three-week online NYFA course on the production of micro-documentaries, public service advertisements and music videos and they also worked with the United Nations on the global #PledgeToPause campaign, which exposing the young creatives to global networks.
The MTF graduates are now part of the MTF alumni network and connected to industry professionals from across the continent through the recently-created second pillar of the MTF initiative, the MTF Portal www.multichoicetalentfactory.com.
The success of the MTF initiative since its start in 2018 is also the result of partnerships it has created, including the NYFA, the Henley Business School Africa, Pan-Atlantic University in Nigeria, Kenyatta University in Kenya and the University of Zambia in Lusaka.
MTF also has partnerships with internationally acclaimed organisations Dolby, Jasco Broadcast Solutions and Nihilent.
MTF’s partners have made an additional contribution to the initiative by offering awards to this year’s graduates.
MultiChoice’s platforms will be giving several students an opportunity to work on M-Net productions, with students taking part in a four-week internship on various M-Net productions, equipping them with action skills. Dziva added:
<blockquote>
We say congratulations to the Class of 2020, reaffirming our belief that the future of Africa’s creative industries is bright.
</blockquote>
Two Zimbabweans were among the students of the Lusaka-based academy for Southern Africa. They are Nelson Madzima and Nkosilesisa Ncube.

MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy’s Class of 2020 Graduates, Finally

DStv viewers in Zimbabwe now have access to the popular Showmax online streaming service, opening up a huge amount of viewing content to be enjoyed on smart TVs and other watching devices.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the service launches on March 2. She said:
<blockquote>DStv Premium customers are eligible for this exciting value-added service at no extra cost, while Compact Plus, Compact and Access customers can access it at 50 per cent of the price, as a special offer for Zimbabwe.</blockquote>
Showmax is an internet-based service with a large and varied selection of content, including international televisions series, top-of-the-range documentaries, children’s programming and South African content.
It is accessed through apps for smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, computers, media players and gaming consoles. Dziva added:
<blockquote>Showmax can be watched on any two different devices simultaneously and subscribers can view their selected content continuously and uninterrupted.</blockquote>
DStv Premium customers can initiate access by visiting www.DStvAfrica.com, logging in and then clicking ‘activate’ on the Showmax banner.
The steps outlined will provide access.DStv Compact Plus, Compact and Access customers can initiate, with the discount, by following the same steps and clicking ‘add to bill,’ choosing between the once-off or recurring options.
Payment method is selected, using either card or electronic transfer and, when done, by clicking on ‘create an account’ to give Showcase access. Customers can also use the MyDStv App to add Showmax to their accounts. Dziva said:
<blockquote>This is an exciting and much-anticipated development for Zimbabwean DStv subscribers and we are sure this will be a welcome addition to the wealth of information, education and entertainment provided by DStv to viewers.
Zimbabwean customers have been asking for this service for some time and as a product that has been highly successful in South Africa, we are sure it will have similar success here.</blockquote>

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