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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:
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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.
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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:
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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>

Pindula News

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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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We say congratulations to the Class of 2020, reaffirming our belief that the future of Africa’s creative industries is bright.
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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>

DStv Zimbabwe Premium Subscribers Can Now Get Showmax For Free

Lifestyles across Africa will be thrown into focus when a new channel called Honey launches on DStv this month.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the channel would showcase the diversity of life across the continent.
‘It’s a channel made in Africa by Africans for Africans,’ she said.
Honey is produced for DStv by Media24 and will launch on Channel 173 on Monday, February 15 on DStv Compact, Compact Plus and Premium packages.
‘The content will be as diverse as Africa itself, with everything from lifestyle, food and relationships to weddings, personal development and reality shows,’ said Ms Dziva.
Female voices will get a prominent position on the channel, and Zimbabwean presenter Davina Mavuwa will join four other women from around the continent on one show, The Buzz, in which the five hosts examine viewers’ issues and problems, each giving a personal perspective.
Programmes will be sourced from across the continent and early in the channel’s life highlights will include such themed shows as Pastors’ Wives from South Africa, reality show Love Swap from Nigeria, Making The Menu from Kenya and Ehe, It’s A Match from Zambia.
‘We look forward to all this diversity of content and sources,’ said Ms Dziva.
From March 19 a new continental reality show called The Next Big Trender will appear on Honey, with a search for Africa’s up-and-coming social influencers.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Elizabeth_Dziva" rel="noopener" target="_blank">For more on Liz Dziva, please click here.</a>

DStv Launches First Original Pan-African Lifestyle Channel, HONEY

Fans of martial arts and combat sports will have a wealth of entertainment coming their way when a new channel called Kix launches on DStv in October.
Kix is a channel launched in August 2009 and broadcasting from south-east Asia with a focus on martial arts and combat sports, and also features live tournaments of these activities.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said a large number of Zimbabwean viewers would enjoy the content provided on Kix, a 24/7 channel that has a major international following among the 18-45 age groups. She said:
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The channel’s slogan is ‘get into action’ and a wide range of action is just what is offered.
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The content on offer includes movies, series and live events from both eastern and western sources, and presentation is all in English.
Kix will launch on DStv channel 114 on Friday, October 1 and will be available to DStv Premium, Compact Plus and Compact viewers.
Schedules will be found at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.dstv.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1599049816014000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGCq-tTATOkt09wMRPo_H-N6ScvRQ" href="http://www.dstv.com/">www.dstvafrica.com</a>.

Kix Channel Launch On DStv

Africa’s magnificent wildlife is the focus of a pop-up channel now running 24/7 for three months on DStv.
The new channel is WildEarth, which has to date been broadcasting on YouTube, Facebook and other content viewing platforms.
WildEarth is available on Premium and Compact Plus packages on DStv channel 183.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said:
<blockquote>It’s a new channel that brings viewers the thrill of nature during daily live safari shows from spectacular wildlife locations like South Africa’s Kruger Park, locations in Kwazulu-Natal, the Kalahari desert and Kenya’s Masai Mara, as well as many more locations still to be explored.
WildEarth’s mission is to connect people with nature by offering viewers the opportunity to feel like they are ‘out there’ experiencing it for themselves.</blockquote>
The team behind WildEarth, which is running on DStv until Wednesday, November 25, believes that many people are losing their connection with nature, with a consequent negative impact on their well-being and on wildlife. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>The WildEarth team say that restoring this lost connection with nature, even virtually, is scientifically proven to have a healing effect on us humans and helps reduce stress and anxiety levels.
The intention is not that viewers should be wowed and awed through gruesome or dramatic behaviour of wild animals, but rather to have serendipitous moments of unscripted magic that touch the heart and let them suspend their disbelief and feel as if they are there.</blockquote>
For many urban people, WildEarth’s daily broadcasts are their only connection with nature and some people have reported how this connection has helped them through difficult times in their lives and has supported healing from physical and mental illnesses. Added Dziva:
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This has been especially noted during the period of lockdown when visits to wildlife areas have mostly not been possible.
</blockquote>

WildEarth Pop Up Channel On DStv

M-Net movie channels on DStv are to get a spring makeover, with a streamlining of the channels into four themed units that will make viewing choices easier and quicker.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the group of new channels would be activated at 12 noon on Tuesday September 1.
“The concept of this change is to make it easier for viewers to source movies, through providing focus channels and by streamlining the overall line-up into four genre-driven units,” she said.
M-Net Movies 1 will be available to DStv Premium viewers on channel 104 and will feature comedy, animated, children’s, family, romance and drama films. M-Net Movies 2 will be available to DStv Premium viewers on channel 106 with a focus on action, fantasy, sci-fi, horror and thriller films.
On 107 viewers with Premium and Compact will find M-Net Movies 3, with action, fantasy, adventure, sci-fi, comedy, family, drama and South African films, while on 108 M-Net Movies 4 will feature action, comedy, family, animated, drama and South African films, the latter available to all viewers from DStv Access up.
Ms Dziva said 1 would feature the kind of films seen until now on M-Net Smile and M-Net Premiere, while 2 would absorb content from M-Net Action +.
“M-Net Action and All Stars films will be housed by 3 while M-Net Movies Zone content will be found on 4,” she said.
The popular occasional channel M-Net Pop-Up will remain housed at channel 111, where themed seasons will be hosted as before.
“The reduction from six to four channels will not reduce content but will allow for slicker scheduling and in coming weeks and months we will see new channels coming in to the slots vacated by this reduction,” said Ms Dziva.

FULL TEXT: M-Net Movies Channels On DStv Reshuffled

With the discontinuation of DStv’s BBC First channel from September 1, Zimbabwean fans of British entertainment will not lose out as there are plans to extend the amount of UK-sourced content on M-Net and other channels, as well as beef up the programme mix on BBC Brit, including popular shows from BBC First and from ITV Choice, which was discontinued in June.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the MultiChoice Group had released details of changes in programming to cater for the many fans of top British shows. She said:
<blockquote>The plan is to focus on BBC Brit for drama and variety, while there will be an increased acquisition of British content for M-Net, which will reduce the repeats on M-Net and strengthen daytime schedules.</blockquote>
Award-winning British shows in this mix will include The Chase, Love Island UK and Britain’s Got Talent, as well as series one of The Bay and The Capture. In addition, two popular ITV soaps, Emmerdale and Coronation Street will return and will be found on M-Net City (DStv channel 115). They will also be available on Catch Up. Added Dziva:
<blockquote>BBC Brit will continue to offer drama series as part of its schedule, including some from BBC First, and new opportunities will be sought by MultiChoice Group to source a full range of quality productions coming out of the UK.
MultiChoice Group has said it remains committed to maintaining its long-standing relationship with the BBC and will continue work to with that broadcaster to ensure the best British entertainment for its customers, maintaining a great quality offering at the best value.</blockquote>

Top UK Shows Set For DStv Screens

Going against what many people regard as conventional wisdom, Tanya Muzinda of Harare has spent 10 years enjoying and making a name for herself in motorsport once considered a male domain.
Aged only five, she took up motocross and has created a unique niche for herself in this popular two-wheel sport, sparking even greater interest in it among other female competitors and spectators.
With a decade of experience now behind her, Tanya’s ambitions remain high as she hopes one day to be an international champion in this chosen field of endeavour. Said, Tanya:
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l started racing at the age of five after I was introduced to the sport by a friend of my dad.
He invited me and my parents to come to the track at Harare’s Donnybrook park to see if I liked the sport.
I took to it right away and since then I love the sport more than any other activity.
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Motocross is a sport that has traditionally attracted male participants and Zimbabwe has been fortunate to have enjoyed great success among motocross riders in local and regional competitions, including African Motorcycle Union events hosted here for riders from all over Africa, sometimes attracting riders from even further afield. She said:
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It is not often considered by girls as a sport for them and I want to inspire girls out there and show them that anything is possible if you put your mind and heart to it, and also show that motocross is fast and fun.
Of course, there have been detractors and I know many girls want to get involved but fear what these people say. But I have wanted to change that for the better.
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Tanya’s family – and her network of supporters – have had to acknowledge that motocross is expensive and, as a result, sacrifices have had to be made.
Homeschooling is part of this and although this has meant not doing things people her age are doing. She said:
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I feel that everything will be worth it in the end. It (motocross) gives you freedom.
I feel like a bird when I jump the jumps or like a cheetah when I go fast through all the corners and obstacles. It’s really great fun.
</blockquote>
Watching motocross and other motorsport events on DStv’s SuperSport channels has been highly motivational for Tanya and essential to her forward path. She said:
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I watch motocross races on DStv and it’s of great benefit to see how other riders are competing, especially if I can’t get to be at events myself. I get the same feeling other friends and family get when they watch their favourite soccer teams playing.
</blockquote>
Looking ahead, she would love to win the women’s world motocross championship and be the first black African to win a motocross championship. She added:
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It’s been a dream of mine since I was nine years old and I know that with hard work and determination l can make this dream come true.
</blockquote>

DStv Pays Tribute To Motocross Sensation Tanya Muzinda

MultiChoice Zimbabwe has temporarily closed its Avondale offices after one of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
In a public notice on Sunday, the company said the offices will be closed for a period of 7 days and will reopen on Monday 24 August.
The move has been taken in order to allow staff members to self-isolate while the offices are thoroughly disinfected. Multichoice said in the statement:
<blockquote>IMPORTANT NOTICE:
We regret to announce that one of our staff members tested positive to Covid-19.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has temporarily closed its office in PaSangano building in Avondale, Harare.
The office will be closed for fumigation and staff isolation for a period of 7 days and will reopen on Monday 24 August.
In the meantime customers can contact us on any of the following platforms;
National Telecall Centre: 024 (2)32600 | 0774168466-72 | 0712267770-73 | 0731 500801-4
WhatsApp: 0732400156
Social Media Platforms:
FB DStvZimbabwe
Twitter @DStvZimbabwe
Email: DStvZimbabwe@multichoice.co.za
We thank you for your continued support and patience during this time.</blockquote>

DStv Closes Avondale Offices For Coronavirus Disinfection

Supersport has decided to give sports a new dedicated home by dropping the numbering system it was using for its channels for over 2 decades and replacing it channels themed around individual sports. This was revealed by Supersport on their website in an article that states that:
<blockquote>Starting the first of next month, the following will have their own dedicated channels: the PSL, the Premier League, La Liga, rugby, cricket, golf, tennis, motorsport etc.</blockquote>
Speaking about the development, Supersport CEO Gideon Khobane said:
<blockquote>This is a landmark decision in SuperSport’s history and one we are convinced will add a fresh and invigorating dimension to our broadcasts. The changes will mean that additional SuperSport channels of local and international sporting content will be added to the DStv package. Genre channelling will no doubt increase awareness of a broader range of content, which may have always been on the platform, but wasn’t necessarily easy to discover. This signals a radical change designed to make content discovery more seamless.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/dstv-adds-more-sports-channels-for-its-subscribers/">DSTV recently announced that they had partnered with ESPN</a> to bring more entertainment for their readers.
More: <a href="https://supersport.com/homeofsport">Supersport </a>

SuperSport To Launch A New Channel Line-Up

2 24-hour ESPN channels will be available on DSTV after Multichoice signed a deal The Walt Disney Company Africa, Sports Brief reports. The channels will go live on DSTV tomorrow 29 July 2020.
Speaking about the deal that will see Africans starting tomorrow access American and European football, Multichoice CEO Calvo Mawela said;
<blockquote>As Africa’s leading video entertainment platform, we are unwavering in our commitment to ensure that we continue to find the best available content to delight our customers, both now and into the future.
We endeavour to deliver both world-class international content as well as the very best in local content, giving our loyal customers a never-ending selection of outstanding entertainment. In addition to being the home of American sports, ESPN is equally well-known for its dedication to great storytelling, something we as Africa’s most-loved storyteller can identify with</blockquote>
Views on DSTV could start enjoying sports shows like National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), and Major League Baseball (MLB), via ESPN &amp; ESPN2, live football from the English Football League (EFL), Scottish Premier Football League (SPFL), Dutch Eredivisie and Major League Soccer (MLS) according to the publication.
More: <a href="http://sportbrief.co.zw/2020/07/28/multichoice-ropes-in-espn-to-dstv-sports-offering/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=multichoice-ropes-in-espn-to-dstv-sports-offering">SportBrief </a>

DSTV Adds More Sports Channels For Its Subscribers

One of South Africa’s biggest shows IDOLS SA will premier of 2 August 2020 despite the pandemic that has grounded many operations worldwide, the Chronicle reports.
This was revealed by Mzansi Magic yesterday in a statement that confirmed that season 16 of the popular show will premier next month.
Mzanzi Magic Publicist Philly Kubheka. released the official statement about IDOLS and said:
<blockquote>
The first two episodes were shot before the national lockdown. There were changes with regards to theatre week. However, it will be unveiled on the show as it forms part of the interesting twists added to the competition.
</blockquote>
It is still not clear how the production will show live studio audiences in accordance with the WHO social distancing guidelines.
One of the judges Randall Abrahams expressed his excitement about this year’s IDOLS when he said:
<blockquote>Not only do we have a host of fresh, exciting talent, choosing a winner will be as challenging for the public as it was for the judges to make decisions during theatre week.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/idols-sa-finally-comes-back-to-tv/">Chronicle </a>

IDOLS SA To Premier On 2 August Despite The COVID-19 Pandemic

Multichoice Zimbabwe has advised its customers that its payment system will be down from Sunday night until late in the afternoon on Monday.
The company said this was due to a planned system upgrade. It encouraged customers to make their payments before the system went offline. It said in a public notice:
<blockquote>Due to a scheduled systems upgrade, subscription payments will be unavailable between Sunday, 19 July at 21:00 until Monday, 20 July at 16:00.
DStv customers are encouraged to make payments before this time to avoid interruption in viewing.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Please watch this space for more information or download the MyDStv app for regular updates.
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DStv Temporarily Shuts Down Payment Systems

The MultiChoice Group is proud to announce its latest initiative in the fight against COVID-19.  The group has supported a number of initiatives in the fight against the spread of the pandemic which continues to wreak havoc across the globe, and it is being acutely felt across Africa.
Early in the spread of the pandemic, the organisation harnessed the power of its platforms to ensure that its subscribers across the continent were given access to credible and accurate information. 
As part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness through information, the Group has come on board as an official supporter of the United Nations’ global COVID-19 awareness campaign Pause which launched globally on 30 June.
The aim of the Pause campaign is to highlight the dangers of sharing false information related to COVID-19. The campaign asks everyone to pause, think and take care before sharing information which could be inaccurate or misinformed and may have harmful effects. Robert Skinner Senior Adviser for Global Communications at the United Nations said:
<blockquote>We are in a moment of global reckoning as COVID-19 and its social and economic consequences challenge the world in unprecedented ways.
 Misinformation, hate speech and fake news are fueling and distorting all of these challenges and eroding the truth. 
We are very excited to have MultiChoice onboard as a supporter giving the launch of our campaign reach across Africa. 
They are uniquely positioned to deliver this important message to their diverse audiences across the continent.</blockquote>
MultiChoice Group Executive Chairman Imtiaz Patel said they feel honoured to join the United Nations as the official African Media Supporter for Global COVID-19 Campaign. He said:
<blockquote>The dissemination of credible information has become critical to fighting this epidemic which continues to impact millions across the globe and our continent. 
We are therefore honoured to be able to utilise the continental reach of our broadcast and digital platforms across Africa to empower people with vital information.</blockquote>

MultiChoice Joins the UN as Official African Media Supporter For Global COVID-19 Campaign

DStv Media Sales will, from 01 July, embark on a new commercial partnership with one of the world’s leading providers and distributors of high-quality content, WarnerMedia.
This significant partnership will offer DStv Media Sales clients access to dynamic advertising solutions on WarnerMedia’s key TV channels in South Africa: Its Kids multiplex, Cartoon Network and Boomerang, as well as its general entertainment channel, TNT.
WarnerMedia is a global advertising and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands like HBO, Warner Bros., CNN, and DC Entertainment.
It is also home to well-known brands such as Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Adult Swim and TNT, which already have a strong bearing amongst South African viewers.
Guillaume Coffin, VP and Head of Commercial and Business Development at WarnerMedia France, Africa and Israel said:
<blockquote>A key driver is definitely WarnerMedia’s outstanding reputation for creating premium content and delivering exceptional experiences to our African viewers.
The performance of our multiplex, and the variety of our audience profiles, will give advertisers valuable media exposure combining reach, diverse content opportunities, and strong brand association, enabling valuable advertising ROI.</blockquote>

DStv Media Sales To Partner With International Media Group, WarnerMedia

This July, TNT Africa will launch its first TNT Original production from the brand-new movies slate produced by  Particular Crowd (Turner Latin America’s original movie banner), never been seen before in Africa. Presenting a wide range of mainstream entertainment genres, featuring renowned international casts, the TNT Original catalogue offers a brand-new, original movie premiere the first Saturday of every month from the 4th of July.
The first film to debut is none other than Escape from Pretoria, based on the true story of Tim Jenkin (Daniel Radcliffe) and Stephen Lee (Daniel Webber). The young, white South Africans were branded ‘terrorists’ working covert operations for Nelson Mandela’s banned ANC. Incarcerated in Pretoria Central Prison’s maximum-security wing in 1978, they decide to send the apartheid regime a clear message and escape! With breathtaking ingenuity, meticulous surveillance, and wooden keys crafted for 10 steel doors, they make a bid for freedom… Beyond a thrilling will-they-won’t-they-escape, this is the story of an oppressed majority’s struggle and two ordinary men who stood up to be counted in the pursuit of equality for all.
Other action-packed titles include Buffaloed, directed by Tanya Wexler; Human Capital, a thriller starring Liev Screiber and directed by Marc Meyers; and Guns Akimbo with Daniel Radcliffe in the lead and follows a mild-mannered man relying on his newly acquired, forcefully attached handgun to save his ex-girlfriend from kidnappers.
Guillermo Farré, Head of General Entertainment Channels at WarnerMedia Africa made the announcement saying:
<blockquote>With this launch, we are expanding our TNT Africa’s channel offering. We’ve been extremely successful with our selection of American blockbusters to become the second most-watched movie channel in South Africa. We’re always obsessed with creating unique experiences for our fans, and with the new TNT Original Movies, we’re providing our audiences with an exciting, wide range, and consistent flow of high-quality programming across all genres.
Our subsidy, Particular Crowd’s creators, bring it all, building a slate of originals that is nothing short of amazing, aligned with international standards!
With the new TNT Original Movie slate, our viewers can look forward to exclusive, theatrical experiences in their own living rooms from the comfort of their couch. We think this is timely wherein the current climate staying at home is our new routine</blockquote>
This first premiere, Escape from Pretoria, will resonate with the local audience while acting as a hook to introduce the new editorial strategy of TNT Original Movies. The race-against-time thriller, with an international cast, is exciting and captivating.
Tim Jenkin, South African writer, former anti-apartheid activist, and political prisoner, commented:
<blockquote>I was worried the movie would take off in a certain direction, but it didn’t, and the movie turned out to be very electrifying and pretty close to the absolute truth!</blockquote>
Peter Bevan, Vice President of Particular Crowd said:
<blockquote>We’re delighted to be collaborating with our TNT Africa family on this ambitious and exciting slate of original content. We can’t wait to share the quality and variety of our movies with the TNT Africa audience.</blockquote>
South African film fanatic and movie critic, Stephen Aspeling, better known as SPL!NG, invites you to join him for the premiere of Escape from Pretoria on Saturday, 4 July, at 20:00 CAT on TNT Africa, DStv channel 137 and GOtv channel 16. Join in the <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__youtu.be_jh6371LPg6A&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=qwStF0e4-YFyvjCeML3ehA&amp;r=vgRkUwY5cbKXwFfhH4bmOIb2QR-iLGo8VL_39RIUlm4&amp;m=S94X0h_DtYKnP9VbpnD4VxNuv-ikAgE_EhRaWPFqv6U&amp;s=KFd59hYxNpmf4Y9gXCO9W4z5xtoZS28hjotlYDe9W8o&amp;e=">SPL!NG watch party</a> experience with other movie fans by following #BingeingWithSpling on Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/SplingMovies and @SplingMovies using #TNToriginals and #Escapefrompretoria.

TNT Africa Launches Exclusive TNT Original Movies With "Escape From Pretoria" Premiering This July

As international sport starts making a comeback, live coverage is making a return to SuperSport, which has focused on historic and packaged programming since the start of the international Covid-19 crisis.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the return of live coverage would be welcomed by sports fans, for whom SuperSport is a key feature of their DStv experience. She said:
<blockquote>
Nothing beats the thrill of live sports action, so we are delighted that the time has come to screen live sport for our viewers.
</blockquote>
Three major European leagues are moving back into action: the English Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. Spain’s La Liga is the first to return to SuperSport on Thursday, June 11 featuring the derby match between Sevilla and Real Betis, with a further nine fixtures to complete a full round played over the weekend of June 12 to 14.
La Liga last week said there were 130 people working to make it happen in a new way and La Liga president Javier Tebas said:
<blockquote>
We’re prepared and the important thing will be the day we finish the competition. The next will start on September 12.
</blockquote>
La Liga will feature the usual competition between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with only two points separating the teams at the top of the log.
Los Blancos appeared to have more momentum behind them, having beaten Barca in Madrid in early March before the league was suspended, but the break has allowed the Catalans to regroup and recover from a major spate of injuries.
Next to follow will be the Premier League, with two catch-up fixtures – Manchester City v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Sheffield United – on Wednesday, June 17 before a first full round of fixtures running from Friday, June 19 to Monday, June 22.
 All eyes will be on leaders Liverpool, who need only two more wins to be crowned 2019/2020 champions, their first top-flight championship in 30 years.
Their first game back will be away to Everton, with the match possibly at a neutral venue, and depending on the result of Manchester City’s earlier matches, the Reds could clinch the title with victor against their cross-town rivals.
Italy’s Serie A will start on the weekend of June 19 to 21, bringing with it one of the most thrilling title races anywhere in Europe.
Champions Juventus hold a one-point lead over nearest chasers Lazio, who have become one of the most entertaining and effective teams in the Italian top flight.
Internazionale is also on the fringes of the title race and could bring themselves back into contention if they win their game in hand.
 Football is not the only sport returning live to SuperSport in the coming days weeks. Rugby makes a comeback with New Zealand’s domestic Aotearoa  on the weekend of June 13 to 14 June, when Highlanders take on the Chiefs and the Blues host the Hurricanes/
Golf’s PG Tour will host the Charles Schwab Challenge from June 11 to 14 and IAAF athletics will soon be back on the calendar with the Oslo Impossible Games on June 11.
In horse racing, the Investec Coronation Cup runs on Friday, June 5, while in motorsport IndyCar run the Genesys 600 on Sunday, June 7, followed by the continuation of series that have already been holding live events through the crisis: UFC 250 (Sunday, June 7) and the NASCAR Cup (June 7, 11 and 14). Wrestling features in WWE’s latest pay-per-view special, Backlash, on Monday, June 15. Dziva added:
<blockquote>
SuperSport remains the passport to all the top action from around the world and will be the first and best source of entertainment for when more and more sporting codes return to real-time action and coverage around the world.
</blockquote>

The World’s Top Football Leagues Return Live To SuperSport

As Africa Month comes to a close MultiChoice Zimbabwe is hosting a ‘watch party’ so that Zimbabweans can enjoy a selection of the varied music of Africa in their own homes.
The Celebrate Africa Watch Party will be broadcast on Facebook from 3 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, May 30, hosted on the DStvZimbabwe page by MultiChoice Zimbabwe. Publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe Liz Dziva said:
<blockquote>
Popular DJ Smith will bring the music to viewers and award-winning choreographer and dancer John Cole will add some slick moves to the fun event.
</blockquote>
The pair will be based at The Venue, a leading banqueting and events centre in Avondale, Harare. The Venue will provide a prize of a dinner for two for a lucky viewer, while MultiChoice adds to the excitement with a prize of a brand new decoder. Dziva added:
<blockquote>
It’s all about music, dance, home entertainment and fun, all centred around the fascinating and vibrant music of Africa.
And even more fun, it is open to everyone and we look forward to the sharing of images of people celebrating the music in their homes as we move through an exciting hour of joy.
</blockquote>

MultiChoice Zimbabwe To Host Celebrate Africa Watch Party

MultiChoice Zimbabwe has said the latest hike of subscriptions for all DStv bouquets were necessitated by Value-Added-Tax (VAT) adjustment.
In a statement, the Pay-TV service said since January 1, 2020, DStv subscriptions are subject to VAT in terms of Finance Act 3 of 2019. The statement read in part:
<blockquote>With the introduction of VAT on externally sourced pay-TV services by the Zimbabwean government from January 1 this year, DStv subscriptions are subject to VAT in terms of Finance Act 3 of 2019.
Although the introduction of VAT became effective on 1 January 2020, this was absorbed by MultiChoice for the first five months of the year.
The business will start charging VAT on its services from 1 June 2020, so it may continue injecting this much-needed revenue into the local economy.
… in order to remain sustainable as a business, the price adjustments are necessary to ensure we continue to deliver the best local and international content, innovative technology and excellent service to Zimbabwean DStv viewers.
The result of the mandatory tax and marginal price adjustment is an increase to subscribers in the monthly cost of all DStv bouquets, as well as for add-on services such as DStv Indian and DStv Portuguese and also for DStv packages for corporates and the hospitality industry.</blockquote>
The new prices will into effect on the first of June. The DStv Lite package will increase from US$7 to US$8 while the Access package will increase from US$11 to US$13.
The Family package will increase from US$17 to US$19, Compact package from US$25 to US$29, Compact Plus from US$40 to US$45, Premium from US$65 to US$75, HD PVR Premium from US$76 to US$88, XtraView access fee from US$11 to US$13 and Indian package from US$32 to US$37.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.financialgazette.co.zw/dstv-explains-why-they-had-to-increase-prices/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Financial Gazette</a></h4>

DStv Reveals Why They Had To Increase Subscriptions

After a lockdown closure period of seven weeks, MultiChoice Zimbabwe customer care centres are open again, while its national telecall centre is back in operation at its office base.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager, said the company’s physical re-opening was accompanied by a range of hygiene and public safety measures in keeping with regulations governing revival of physical operations. She said:
<blockquote>These health requirements are well known to all customers and include use of masks, provision of hand sanitiser and maintaining social distancing on premises, adhered to by customers and staff.</blockquote>
The customer care centres are in Avondale and Joina City in Harare, as well as in Bulawayo and Mutare. They are open weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm (Harare branches) and 9 am to 12 pm ( Bulawayo and Mutare branches).
All walk-in customer care centres are closed on Sundays. The national telecall centre is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am 4 pm including Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm. Added Dziva:
<blockquote>During the first seven-week of lockdown our offices were completely closed and several staff worked from home.
The national telecall centre operated remotely, with staff operating from their homes and inked by our mobile call-in numbers. Now that the telecall team is back in the office, the landline (024) 232600 is again operational.</blockquote>
She said MultiChoice Zimbabwe was delighted to be back in physical operation but was pleased with operational capacity during the stricter lockdown period.
<blockquote>We are also pleased bank branches are also operational, as this gives customers access to physical subscription payment options, and our telecall staff can identify banks providing this service.</blockquote>

MultiChoice Zimbabwe Reopens Customer Care Centres

MultiChoice Zimbabwe has announced price increases for its DStv packages as of June 1. The company said in a statement:
<blockquote>Effective 1 June 2020, the prevailing 14,5 per cent VAT charge in Zimbabwe will be incorporated in DStv subscriptions charges.
Accordingly, DStv monthly subscription fees will be adjusted for the first time in four years.</blockquote>
The DStv Lite package will increase from US$7 to US$8 while the Access package will increase from US$11 to US$13. Family package will increase from US$17 to US$19, Compact package from US$25 to US$29, Compact Plus from US$40 to US$45, Premium from US$65 to US$75, HD PVR Premium from US$76 to US$88, XtraView access fee from US$11 to US$13 and Indian package from US$32 to US$37.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/multichoice-zim-hikes-prices/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

DStv Hikes Prices For Zimbabwean Viewers

MultiChoice Zimbabwe has sent out a reminder to existing and potential DStv viewers that they should make use of only accredited installers and agents when they need installations or other technical support services.
Several customers have reported being given defective or substandard products and inadequate support from people posing as DStv installers and agents, but who on investigation turn out to be illegal service providers whose activities are unknown and cannot be guaranteed as safe or worthy.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, strongly urged all DStv customers and would-be customers to use only those installers and agents whose business names appear on the official and authorised list of DStv accredited installers and agents.  Said Dziva:
<blockquote>
Over the years we have regularly warned that using unauthorised installers could result in loss of money, inadequate service and even exposure to fraudulent activity.
Our message is clear: check first to see who is accredited and who therefore offers services of a known high standard and who can be a follow-up on if something were to go wrong.
</blockquote>
DStv accredited installers receive training from qualified technicians and other experts within the MultiChoice organisation, and they liaise closely with in-house technical and administrative staff. Their work is monitored and if a problem arises can be guided to a satisfactory resolution of the problem. Dziva added:
<blockquote>
They use proper equipment, have the necessary know-how and are regularly updated on all relevant information from the MultiChoice organisation.
We have no jurisdiction over the illegal operators and customers will lose out, financially and in other ways, if they are mishandled.
The list of accredited installers and agents can be found at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.dstv.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1588427696650000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgJW3Fhd00NdZI5oW4RoVPt53sng" href="http://www.dstv.com/">www.dstv.com</a> or <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.DStvZimbabwe.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1588427696650000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEYCiLiScoCBMAUKDiemSaxElxIMA" href="http://www.facebook.dstvzimbabwe.com/">www.facebook.DStvZimbabwe.com</a>.
It is unlikely that an accredited installer will provide an unsatisfactory service, but should that happen it can be reported to MultiChoice Zimbabwe and action can be taken to resolve the matter for the customer.
</blockquote>

DStv Warns Its Customers To Be Wary Of Bogus Agents And Installers

Please Note: There is no legal way to watch DSTv channels for free. Below are just Free-to-air codes that allow you to watch channels such as Lotus FM, Mindset Health, Botswana TV, Vivid Mosiac, RADIO Radio2000, Hope Channel Africa, ITV, Astro, and other commercial channels without a subscription. You can also listen to God TV Africa, SAFM, Ikwekwezi FM, 5FM, RSG, Lesedi FM, Trans World Radio, Metro FM, Good Hope FM, Channel Africa, Classic FM, DW Radio, 3ABN, Hope Channel, Radio Pulpit/Kansel, Impact Radio, Radio Pretoria, ASTV, YFM.
<h2>Here’s what you need to do to activate the channels</h2>
Step 1:
First, make sure that your decoder software is updated to the latest version. To do this update: Press the Menu button. Select “Advanced Options” and press OK. Select “DSD UPGRADE” and press OK. The decoder should start to upgrade the software now.
Step 2:
Press menu Select “Advanced Options” Select “Dish Installation” Enter the pin “9949” Select “Network Configuration” Select “Network 2 Setup” NB: Leave “Network 1 Setup (Home)” unchanged!! Set Signal Setup to “Enabled” by selecting it, and moving left or right Set Frequency to “11170” Set Symbol Rate to “26652 Set Polarization to “Vertical” Set FEC to “3/4” Select “Accept these settings”
Step 3:
Select “Network 3 Setup” Set Signal Setup to “Enabled” Set Frequency to “11625” Set Symbol Rate to “15000 Set Polarization to “Vertical” Set FEC to “3/4” Select “Accept these settings”
Step 4:
Select “Network 4 Setup” Set Signal Setup to “Enabled” Set Frequency to “11674” Set Symbol Rate to “26652 Set Polarization to “Vertical” Set FEC to “5/6” Select “Accept these settings”
Step 5:
Select “Network 5 Setup” Set Signal Setup to “Enabled” Set Frequency to “12522” Set Symbol Rate to “26657 Set Polarization to “Horizontal” Set FEC to “1/2” Select “Accept these settings”
Step 6:
Select “Network 6 Setup” Set Signal Setup to “Enabled” Set Frequency to “12562” Set Symbol Rate to “26657 Set Polarization to “Horizontal” Set FEC to “1/2” Select “Accept these settings”
Step 7:
Select “Network 7 Setup” Set Signal Setup to “Enabled” Set Frequency to “12682” Set Symbol Rate to “26657 Set Polarization to “Horizontal” Set FEC to “1/2” Select “Accept these settings”
Step 8:
Select “Network 8 Setup” Set Signal Setup to “Enabled” Set Frequency to “12722” Set Symbol Rate to “26657 Set Polarization to “Vertical” Set FEC to “1/2” Select “Accept these settings”
Step 9:
Exit once to go back to the “Dish Installation” menu Select “Scan All Networks” Your decoder will go into scanning mode and might take a while to scan all 9 networks. Do not interrupt the process even if it seems to take longer than you expected! Once completed, your picture will return as normal
To access your public channels, press the “TV button” on your remote control. The “Bouquet Options” menu will appear. Select “Public PAS7/10” Pressing any of the arrow buttons on your remote, will open the screen with all the available Free to Air channels. Simply select the channel you wish to view and press ok to tune.
To access the radio channels, simply select the “music note” on your remote (while still on Public PAS7/10 bouquet) and select which channel you would like to listen to.

TIP: How To Watch Free Channels On DStv Without A Subscription

What can a business do about customer communications during the unprecedented period of national lockdown? Does it give up or does it find a way to keep on talking?
For MultiChoice Zimbabwe, communications with its customer base across the country is a priority for a service that, while enjoyable and important in normal times, becomes nothing short of essential during times of crisis.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe said:
<blockquote>We opted to make our customer care staff operational from their homes, so our national telecall centre stayed open,using the existing call centre cell numbers but became based at home, that is, at the homes of our staff.
And, proving our long-held view that our staff genuinely care about our customers, the call centre staff were thrilled to remain working and of service.</blockquote>
While the temporary solution is on reduced number of lines the system has worked well, with many queries and requests being recorded and dealt with.
We ask subscribers to expect a delay in the resolution of some queries that require referral to our back-office teams The links were made through call centre mobile numbers on all three cellular networks – Econet, NetOne and Telecel – and not the principal landline number.
The service is open from 7 am to 7 pm from Monday to Saturday and between 8 am and 3 pm on Sunday. The content of calls varies, but focuses mainly on reconnection and reset requests, payment options, missing payments and product change queries.
Dziva added:
<blockquote>However, we have been pleased to remain operational as a service and to have been able to assist our customers during a time when many more people have been spending much more time watching DStv, with its variety of information, education and entertainment for all audience types.</blockquote>
Cell numbers operational during lockdown are 0774 168466 to 471, 0712 267770 to 773 and 0731 500801 to 804. Alternatively, customers can contact us through our WhatsApp platform; 0732400156, Facebook page; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/DStvZimbabwe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1587783957065000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE8dH-6GNc1J6pecsKDkeguoIWL7A" href="http://www.facebook.com/DStvZimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/DStvZimbabwe</a> or email; <a href="mailto:DStvZimbabwe@multichoice.co.za" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DStvZimbabwe@multichoice.co.za</a>

MultiChoice Zimbabwe Telecall Centre Operational During Lockdown

As a lockdown bonus, DStv viewers with paid-up subscriptions are being upgraded to the next bouquet for the duration of the subscription period.
Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said the MultiChoice Group had made the decision to provide bonus upgrades to provide support during the lockdown, a time when households were watching more television. Said Dziva:
<blockquote>The upgrades are a reward for customers’ support for the DStv brand and a means of supporting customers at this difficult time.
With effect from April 20, DStv customers who are fully paid up on their subscriptions will automatically get upgraded to the next higher package at no extra cost in what is called the DStv We’ve Got You customer rewards programme.
… To enjoy this offer, customers need to make sure their subscriptions are fully paid up, then they can sit back, relax and access all the added information, education and entertainment.</blockquote>
All active and disconnected DStv Access, Family, Compact and Compact Plus customers who pay for their current package will be upgraded to a higher package to enjoy a wider viewing experience.
DStv Access customers can now enjoy international series on channels like Fox and Vuzu while accessing a world of learning on Discovery Family.
DStv Family customers will get to explore movies to suit every mood on M-Net Movies Action, BET and Fox while adding children’s entertainment on TNT.
Customers on the Compact package will discover a world of international and local entertainment on 1 Magic, E! Entertainment and Comedy Central, as well as movies on M-Net Movies Binge.
DStv Compact Plus customers can enjoy the international series and movies on M-Net and M-Net Movies Premiere.

DStv Rewards Subscribers During Lockdown

DStv has launched two pop-up channels for the lockdown period, one focused on animated and action films and programmes for young viewers and the other aimed at primary school students and providing a source of learning during the lockdown period.
Speaking about the launch of WarnerMedia’s Toonami Brand, Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said:
<blockquote>The channel is a collaboration between MultiChoice Africa and WarnerMedia, targeting young and young-at-heart audiences, primarily children between the ages of eight and 12, and offers 24/7 programming.
Fans of superheroes of all ages will join the youngsters to enjoy top-rated series such as DC Comics’ Batman, Superman, The Green Lantern, Young Justice and The Justice League, as well as the popular animated series Teen Titans, and many others.</blockquote>
The new pop-up channel, it is available on DStv channel 300 and will take viewers into early May.
On the launch of Mindset, Dziva said:
<blockquote>This is a presentation from MultiChoice Africa and the Mindset Network, which was originally launched by Nelson Mandela in 2003, and is called Mindset Pop.</blockquote>
Mindset Pop started broadcasts on DStv this April and features educational programming covering content found in the early childhood development, primary school and early high school curricula.
The channel aims at keeping children alert and in a mode of learning until schools re-open.
Mindset Pop is available to subscribers across all DStv platforms on channel 317.

DStv Launches Two Pop-up Channels For Lockdown Period

MultiChoice Zimbabwe has announced the creation of a pop-up channel on DStv dedicated for the Easter commemoration.
The new channel is aimed at Christians from all denominations and will run from Thursday, April 9, through to Easter Monday, April 13.
The channel is to be known as the African Easter Channel and is being hosted in collaboration with TBN Africa.
African Easter will be available on DStv channel 344.
The development was confirmed to Pindula News by Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe. She said:
<blockquote>All Christians will be pleased with this special channel, which will provide a means of hearing more about the meaning and messages of Easter despite confinement during the lockdown.
The channel’s schedule will include significant input from the Methodist, Anglican and Catholic churches. Popular gospel artists such as Zimbabwean Michael Mahendere, Dr Tumi and Rebecca Malope will also feature prominently in the channel.
We are delighted that DStv can give viewers a meaningful experience of Easter at this most important time for Christians, and we are sure that people disappointed at not being able to commemorate in church the various points of worship during the Easter weekend will be pleased at this outreach opportunity, knowing they do so in fellowship with so many other Christians in their own homes.</blockquote>
The content for the channel is being recorded by various churches in safe conditions and will include music, sermons and services.
Good Friday marks the holiest day of the Christian calendar, while the celebration of Christ’s resurrection is on Easter Sunday.
This year Christians across Zimbabwe failed to observe Palm Sunday because of the government’s stay-at-home orders to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

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