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MultiChoice warns DStv customers

MultiChoice Zimbabwe has issued a strong warning to DStv customers over a new scam involving fraudsters posing as company representatives and visiting homes to trick people into revealing personal information.In a public notice, MultiChoic…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:13hrs | 1209 | by Staff reporter

Legendary broadcaster Phumlani Msibi dies at 57

The South African sporting fraternity is mourning the death of legendary football and boxing commentator Phumlani Msibi, who passed away on Friday at the age of 57 following a short illness.Born on 15 December 1967 in Durban, Msibi was rev…

Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 10:02hrs | 581 | by Staff reporter

DStv Zimbabwe hikes price

DStv subscribers in Zimbabwe will see slight increases in their subscription fees beginning June 1, 2025, following an official price adjustment announced by MultiChoice Zimbabwe.In a notice released on Monday, the broadcaster confirmed th…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 12:38hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter

Over 400,000 subscribers dump DStv

MultiChoice reported a 5% decline in DStv subscribers for 2024, with drops across all packages due to economic challenges like inflation, rising interest rates, and load shedding.The 2024 financial statement reveals a year-on-year decline …

Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 07:11hrs | 4047 | by Staff reporter

DStv announces price increases

MultiChoice has announced its annual DStv price adjustments that will kick in on 1 April 2024.Prices will increase by between 3.1% and 7.8% across DStv's satellite pay-TV portfolio. DStv's streaming-only packages will remain unchanged.Stat…

Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 07:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Immediate withdrawal of DSTV services in Malawi

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

Published: 09 Aug 2023 at 07:55hrs | 42 | by Agencies

Multichoice believes Zimbabwe may prove a better market than Nigeria

Multichoice, which is banking on economic and monetary policy reforms in Nigeria to offset exchange rate losses, considers Zimbabwe an important market that is better than its West African counterpart in terms of repatriation of earnings.T…

Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 09:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo high school drama series premieres on DStv

A drama series, High School Diary produced in Bulawayo made its debut appearance DStv last week on the NRTV channel.The series was written by Elton Sibanda, produced by John Mabuyane Films and directed by John Mabuyane.Shot at Gifford High…

Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 06:47hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Shaka Zulu is back in pop culture

SHAKA kaSenzangakhona is universally recognised as the founder of what would become known as the "Zulu nation".He ruled from about 1817 until he was assassinated by his half-brothers in 1828.He's credited with elevating the Zulu from a fai…

Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

South Africans dumping DStv

MultiChoice's latest annual results show its pay-TV service DStv lost South African subscribers between 31 March 2022 and 31 March 2023.Its subscribers declined from 8.16 million to 8.016 million between these two dates â€” a reduction of …

Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 08:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'We are not yet On Air' Army backed NRTV says

Harare based NRTV has postponed its highly publicised one February grand launch into the broadcasting super league via the giant Multichoice platform DSTV due to many stages to the process which NRTV must comply with, the company said in a…

Published: 03 Feb 2023 at 16:22hrs | 4 | by Nkululeko Ncube

95% local content for ZTN Prime

NEWLY launched television channel ZTN Prime which is under the Zimpapers stable is set to have 95 percent local content showcased.The channel was launched on Tuesday on DStv Channel 294.ZTN head of production Rudo Tammy Hove said they were…

Published: 26 May 2022 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

ZTN Prime goes live on DStv

There was joy, whistling, ululation and clapping of hands by staffers in Herald House's second floor that houses Zimpapers Television Network (ZTN) yesterday, when ZTN Prime channel went live with the first programme being aired at 1730hrs…

Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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

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

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 07:42hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

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

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

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 07:35hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa says dialogue remained the only solution to rescue Zimbabwe

MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said dialogue remained the only solution to rescue Zimbabwe from its deep socio-economic crisis and put the country on a recovery path.Chamisa said it was time for Zanu-PF to stop being selfish …

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:43hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Home is best to invest

THE sad riches to rags story of Zimbabwe's Tendai Ndoro is a familiar tale in football which was made popular by Ivory Coast's Emmanuel Eboue, who made millions but now has nothing to show for all the sweat from the football field.Just lik…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 13 | by Michael Kariati

Inside Warriors' doomed World Cup campaign

The writing was on the wall from the onset. Zimbabwe began their Qatar World Cup in the worst possible manner in the first stage after a disgraceful 1-0 defeat to Somalia in a match played in Djibouti in September 2019.At the time, Somalia…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza rings the changes

WARRIORS coach Norman Mapeza has imposed a smartphone ban on his players as he tries to foster discipline, team bonding as well as promoting unity within his camp as the team seeks to end the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers with a win.Zimba…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's rural communities resist opaque Chinese projects

ZIMBABWE is witnessing growing conflicts between Chinese mining companies and indigenous communities who are being evicted from their ancestral lands without compensation to pave way for mining operations.Hundreds of villagers in different…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter

Local institution sends 24 chefs to the US

Harare-based SAHTC - The Hospitality School, on Thursday held a send-off lunch for 24 trainee chefs, who are travelling to the United States for a one-year internship at two luxury properties.Of the 24 trainees, 13 will be at the Montage D…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

MPs push for relief for informal sector

Legislators are pushing for full support to be given to informal traders in the country through flexible banking terms.Zimbabwe's informal sector has grown tremendously due to de-industrialisation and job losses that ravaged the economy ov…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Lupane varsity probed over sex scandal

THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has engaged the Higher and Tertiary Education ministry over allegations that female staffers at Lupane State University are being sexually harassed by some top executives at the institution.ZGC chief ex…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa is world's best spy operative,' claims Mutsvangwa

Zanu-PF politburo member, Christopher Mutsvangwa says President Emmerson Mnangagwa is arguably one of the best intelligence officers ever to come out of Zimbabwe, while the country's spy agency service is ranked among the top globally.Muts…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Killer Zivhu knocks at Zanu-PF's door

FORMER Chivi West legislator Killer Zivhu has continued to sing for his supper by declaring his allegiance to Zanu-PF, despite numerous failed efforts to bounce back in the ruling party.Zivhu was expelled in June last year for trying to fo…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

48-hour water shedding for Bulawayo

THE Bulawayo City Council has introduced a two-day water shedding schedule for the entire city as power cuts continue to affect its water works.In a statement, the city's Town Clerk, Mr Christopher Dube said the city was on a 48-hour water…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

6 school gangs unearthed in city

AN investigation has revealed disturbing insight into gangs in the Emganwini and Nketa areas that have become a threat to the safety of both teachers and pupils at schools within the areas.Sunday News can reveal the existence of six known …

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Top Bulawayo primary schools revealed

MALINDELA Primary School of Pumula North suburb was the top performing Bulawayo City Council owned school in the 2020 Grade Seven results with an impressive 81,8 percent pass rate.The school's pass rate could be higher because the local au…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter

Good Samaritan brings home 15 stranded Zimbabweans

A ZIMBABWEAN woman based in South Africa has assisted 15 locals who had become destitute in the neighbouring country by facilitating their return home.Nobuhle Virginia Ajiti from Sizinda, Bulawayo has assisted over 15 stranded Zimbabweans …

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

US$7,1 billion to address Zesa power shortages

INCESSANT power cuts  bedeviling the country are a passing phase, as power utility Zesa Holdings will invest US$7,1 billion in the next 10 years to simultaneously address current challenges and invest in the long term.Existing power s…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

'OSISA directors fraudulently acquired farm'

LAWYERS representing Dr Gatsha Mazithulela have claimed that the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) director Siphosami Malunga and his two partners fraudulently acquired Kershelmar Farm, which the trio claims to own.The fa…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

USD cash bonuses explained

CIVIL servants and Government pensioners will receive their bonuses later this month through bank deposits into their nostro accounts, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has confirmed.In an interview with our …

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe's economic fundamentals are strong'

THE economy is on a growth trajectory with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to grow by 7,8 percent in 2021, attributed to a favourable rainfall season, higher international mineral commodity prices and a stable macro-economic environ…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 12 | by Professor Mthuli Ncube

Mutsvangwa pays tribute to Paul Mwazha

INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has urged leaders in Archbishop Paul Mwazha's African Apostolic Church to unite for the sake of the veteran religious icon.Speaking during belated birthday celebra…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:37hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

You can't pull in croc with fish hook

IN the village, the outcome of a fishing trip to the river often meant the difference between a sumptuous meal and another dish to be tolerated just to keep the body and soul together.As pleasurable as it might sound, fishing, particularly…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:37hrs | 16 | by Bishop Lazarus

99% Govt workers vaccinated?

CLOSE to 99 percent of Government workers in Zimbabwe have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 ahead of next month's deadline by which all civil servants must be immunised or face disciplinary action.This comes as authorities have set i…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Shooting at AFM

THERE was drama at the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) church in Marlborough on Thursday after security guards allegedly hired by the church's splinter group led by Reverend Cossam Chiangwa fired gunshots at the Reverend Amon Madawo-led grou…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zesa reassures nation

INCESSANT power cuts currently being experienced around the country are a passing phase, as power utility zesa Holdings will invest US$7,1 billion in the next 10 years to simultaneously address current challenges and invest in the long ter…

Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

MultiChoice keeps losing DStv Premium subscribers

As MultiChoice's DStv Premium and DStv Compact Plus subscribers keep declining due to MultiChoice's shift in focus to offer a bigger value proposition to mass-market customers on lower-tiered DStv bouquets, this shift will sooner or later …

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 19:53hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mlalazi in another Mzansi duet, premieres on DStv

RISING local gospel singer and songwriter Everton Mlalazi appears to have a taste for Mzansi music if his collaborations with South Africa's top music stars are anything to go by.In January, he promised his fans to look out for more collab…

Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

DStv's franchise partners HStv

HStv, the digital radio and television station owned by Alpha Media Holdings has partnered with DStv, for a franchised series, "Meet The CEO Global," to be broadcast on the direct broadcast satellite service's Mindset Channel 319 every Sat…

Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ex-cop handcuffs, assaults wife over DStv decoder

A 30-year-old Harare ex-policeman has appeared in court on allegations of handcuffing his wife to a table for the whole day after accusing her of damaging a DStv decoder cable.Dakarayi Zvavadondo who was also found in possession of police …

Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 16:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe premiere date set

The Zimbabwean edition of Our Perfect Wedding (OPW) is set to begin on April 18 and will be broadcast on Zambezi Magic (DStv channel 162).  Announcing that the Zambezi Magic channel had been moved to DStv channel 162 from 161, startin…

Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Multi Choice dismisses shutdown rumours

MULTI Choice has dismissed a letter circulating on social media alleging that the satellite broadcaster will shut down all accounts outside South Africa, which are subscribed to in the neighbouring country. A statement purporting to be fro…

Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Couples wanted for Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe

DSTV is looking for couples to feature on the Zimbabwean edition of Our Perfect Wedding that will be broadcast on Zambezi Magic (DStv channel 160) later this year. After having called for bids for a local production team and presenter last…

Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 22:25hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

TeOne to compete with Kwese's Iflix and DStv

TELONE which was granted a broadcasting licence for Video-On-Demand (VOD) has launched its own video on demand service.According to Zim Techreview, the product which is called Digital Entertainment on Demand (DEOD) will be competing agains…

Published: 06 Oct 2018 at 12:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

MultiChoice adds new DStv channel

MultiChoice has launched Star Life, a new broad-range entertainment channel on DStv featuring Indian-themed content that will have broad appeal to audiences across the African continent.MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations m…

Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 09:30hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Students win a trip to France

DStv went to Matopo to handover a laptop and HD decoder to St Columbas High school student, Einstein Mubemi, for his performance in the 2017 DStv Eutelsat competition.All students have now been invited to take part in the 2018 edition of t…

Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Our Perfect Wedding comes to Zimbabwe

FANS of South Africa's Our Perfect Wedding (OPW) will be delighted to know that Zimbabwe will soon have its own version of the reality show that is viewed by millions every Sunday.The show, a first in Zimbabwe, is set to be screened on Zam…

Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 09:28hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Watch free SuperSport channels for next 18 days

MultiChoice is opening its entire set of SuperSport channels for lower-tiered DStv subscribers in South Africa, as well as in other African countries, for 18 days between 13 and 31 July.While only DStv Premium subscribers have access to th…

Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 13:30hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

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