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Stanbic enhances FCA digital banking
Stanbic Bank has stepped up functionality of Foreign Currency Accounts (FCAs) on their digital banking platforms, in a move that will allow customers to take full advantage of the interbank rates bein...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 08:57hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean MTV Base host weighs in on career
The first Zimbabwean television host to be on MTV Base South Africa and MTV Africa, Kimberley Robinson, aka Kim Jayde, says even though her career is often seen as an overnight success, consistent har...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 18:55hrs | 8483 | by Staff reporter
From boy to man the growth of Melusi from Isibaya
He was just 16 when he made his Isibaya debut as the mischievous 14 year old, Melusi Zungu. Nkanyiso Mzimela's character has literally grown up right before our eyes....Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 08:30hrs | 15281 | by Jera
92 000 Zimbabweans switch off DStv
MULTICHOICE lost 92 000 subscribers in Zimbabwe over the past year, 41% of its total subscriber base in the country, as hard-up consumers ditched pay TV.In its first results since being spun o...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 07:43hrs | 4229 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: South Africa opens churches and mosques
South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa says places of worship may open under level 3 subject to strict restrictions. Religious centres will have to limit its attendees to 50 people a...Published: 26 May 2020 at 18:53hrs | 4199 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Vimbai MUtinhiri weds Nigerian lover
Nigeria-based Zimbabwean television personality, actress and model Vimbai Mutinhiri last weekend tied the knot with her Nigerian lover Andrew "Dru" Ekpenyong from Calabar, Cross River State. The forme...Published: 12 May 2020 at 07:36hrs | 5116 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice Zimbabwe hikes US$ prices
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has announced price increases for its DStv packages as of June 1.The DStv Lite package will increase from US$7 to US$8 while the Access package will increase from US$11 to...Published: 04 May 2020 at 17:50hrs | 4698 | by Staff reporter
DStv Compact subscribers get free May bouquet upgrade
MultiChoice is giving a free month-long upgrade to all DStv Compact subscribers to the next higher bouquet because of the Covid-19 lockdown situation in South Africa.Until 29 May DStv Compact ...Published: 04 May 2020 at 10:55hrs | 2600 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice Zimbabwe issues warning on imposters
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has advised its customers to make use of accredited installers and agents when they need installations or other technical support for DSTv services, saying they risk falling prey ...Published: 02 May 2020 at 17:53hrs | 1325 | by Staff reporter
Over 140,000 demand price cut from DStv
DStv subscribers have expressed their frustration with MultiChoice, accusing the company of "recycling" old content and charging high prices they cannot afford, particularly during the lockdown. ...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 14:25hrs | 2065 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Obert Gutu sings Jonathan Moyo praises
Former MDC leader Obert Gutu has heaped praises on Professor Jonathan Moyo applauding him for the transformation that he introduced at national broadcaster ZBC. Moyo is credited for the 75% lo...Published: 29 Apr 2020 at 12:57hrs | 6559 | by Mandla Ndlovu
DStv terminates free channels effective April 16
Citizens living in South African who have been enjoying the added benefit of DStv Open window for the past three weeks are in for some bad news after DStv announced that the special open window will b...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 10:57hrs | 23382 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Bheki Cele speaks on requests to lift alcohol ban
South Africa Minister of Police General Bheki Cele has refused to bow down to pressure to push for the lifting of alcohol and cigarettes consumption ban which was imposed on the neighboring country by...Published: 11 Apr 2020 at 12:54hrs | 2788 | by Mandla Ndlovu
You can now watch 16 channels for free on DStv Now - even if you're not a subscriber
In March Multichoice made DStv Now available for non-subscribers giving them access to 24-hour news channels.The service has become very popular during the Covid-19 lockdown with the company a...Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 14:38hrs | 12031 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Space dream edges closer
ZIMBABWE has taken another step towards realisation of a vision to launch its satellites into space after finalising a $25 million agreement to upgrade the TelOne Satellite Centre in Mazowe and improv...Published: 23 Mar 2020 at 05:28hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo film premieres on Zambezi Magic
Local feature film, Gold Diggers which seeks to portray women in a positive light through its storyline, is set to premiere on Zambezi Magic, (DStv channel 162) on International Women's Day this Sunda...Published: 06 Mar 2020 at 05:58hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice to train filmmakers
THE Multi-Choice Talent Factory, an international initiative created to boost Africa's film and television industry with new and enhanced talent, will hold a two-day masterclass for existing industry ...Published: 19 Feb 2020 at 06:32hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Carnival comes to life
It is all systems go for Africa's most exhilarating music and adventure New Year's festival, the Victoria Falls Carnival which has been growing over the years. The three-day party which has been...Published: 28 Dec 2019 at 07:56hrs | 1203 | by Staff Reporter
Multi-choice Zimbabwe sees drop in subscriber base
A COMBINATION of high inflation and incessant power cuts has hampered MultiChoice Zimbabwe's business resulting in a 31 percent drop in its subscriber base. The Digital Satellite Television (D...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 04:54hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
DStv gives local clients Christmas bonus
LOCAL DStv subscribers will be getting a rare treat from their service provider when they renew their subscriptions this month as they will get a free upgrade to the next bouquet package. This...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:14hrs | 1810 | by Staff reporter
Kombani changes the face of Plumtree
PLUMTREE businessman Charles Moyo has changed the face of the border town's tourism industry by establishing a three star lodge.Moyo, who owns CBC Construction Company in South Africa responde...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:50hrs | 1217 | by Staff reporter
Amazing Voices auditions hit Bulawayo
IT is a Tuesday morning at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo and the place is packed with scores of hopefuls awaiting to audition for a shot at snagging the US$100 000 prize money in a new singing talen...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:24hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Makamba Busha in messy divorce from SA wife
Losing presidential candidate Joseph Makamba Busha is embroiled in a messy divorce battle with his South African wife.The millionaire investment fund manager was on Tuesday ordered to pay his ...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 12:10hrs | 96 | by ZimLive
All set for reality singing show Bulawayo auditions
ALL is set for the Bulawayo auditions of the talent search series, Old Mutual Amazing Voices to be held at the Large City Hall tomorrow. Old Mutual's Amazing Voices is a pan-African singing re...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:39hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Vimbai Mutinhiri engaged to Nigerian lover
Zimbabwean television personality and actress Vimbai Mutinhiri is off the market after announcing her engagement to her long-time boyfriend Nigerian Andrew 'Dru' Ekpenyong. The 32-year-old Vim...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 06:34hrs | 1293 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual Amazing Voices search comes to Bulawayo
A brand new talent search series, Old Mutual Amazing Voices, will be introduced on DStv in January with participants drawn from four countries including Zimbabwe set to compete for a US$100 000 prize ...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:11hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Use accredited installers, DStv tells clients
MULTICHOICE Zimbabwe has urged its local and potential customers to use accredited DStv installers to avoid the disappointment of being duped or getting a poor connection to the satellite service due ...Published: 28 Sep 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1292 | by Staff reporter
Mashaba refuses to apologise for deadly xenophobic violence
Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba has said he has "nothing to apologise for" following a spate of xenophobic attacks in the city. Mashaba was being interviewed by CNBC Africa and asked whether...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 11:38hrs | 3037 | by AFP
South Africans need a history lesson
JULIUS Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has tried telling his countrymen that the borders they are so fond of were imposed by racist imperialists.He has also told them th...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 06:45hrs | 397 | by Mtandazo Dube
Paul Siwela resurfaces on TV - calls for Matabeleland breakaway
Dressed immaculately in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie, Cde Paul Siwela exuded energy and renewed confidence. Those who watched his interview on DStv channel 405, Newzroom Africa, on Saturday ev...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 10:59hrs | 3319 | by Israel Dube
Xenophobia: Zimbabwe to evacuate 171
GOVERNMENT will evacuate at least 171 Zimbabweans from South Africa following the death of two locals in ongoing xenophobic violence. This was said by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting S...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 05:52hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa funded Ramaphosa's campaign with R500 000
Former MTN group CEO and Eskom board member Sifiso Dabengwa funded the South Africa President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa's campaign with a whopping R500 000. President Ramaphosa is accused of be...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 10:38hrs | 28469 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Transmedia boss grilled over DStv subscriptions
TRANSMEDIA chief executive officer Florence Sigudu yesterday appeared before the Prince Dubeko Sibanda-led Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information and Media where she was grilled over the iss...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:21hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter
Parly raps Multichoice over forex payments
Parliamentarians yesterday rapped Multichoice Zimbabwe for demanding payment of DStv subscriptions in foreign currency. It also emerged that Multichoice was obliged to carry Zimbabwe television networ...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Explosive 'Rogue Unit' exposée nails Pravin Gordhan
The Sunday Times reported that former SA Revenue Services (SARS) employee, Keletso Bizoski Manyike, told the publication that he was never a member of the so-called SARS "rogue unit". He was a witness...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 11:33hrs | 4365 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele fraudster's property auctioned
'GOD fights my battles' are the words that dancer-cum-singer Sandra 'Sandy' Ndebele-Sibindi said after the Sheriff of the High Court last week auctioned property belonging to a woman who defrauded her...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 07:44hrs | 940 | 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 Zvavado...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 16:51hrs | 1635 | by Staff reporter
Controversy mars Bulawayo awards
South Africa-based musician Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa, aka Oskido's, rejection of the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards nomination has opened a can of worms amid revelations that another nominee had earlier o...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:15hrs | 1539 | by Staff reporter
Gilmore Tee back on TV as Host of Strut n Pose
Former Radio Host on SA's Cliff Central & Global Citizen - Gilmore Tee, is back on local television as a Host & Mentor for Zimbabwe's model reality television show - Strut n Pose. On the show,...Published: 26 May 2019 at 18:31hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Disappointing first episode for Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe
PERHAPS the producers of Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe (OPWZim) took the meaning literally as they tried to portray a flawless nuptial in the first episode that featured gospel musician Thembalami and ...Published: 01 May 2019 at 08:34hrs | 2132 | by Staff reporter
Mkhululi Bhebhe puts Zimbabwe on gospel map
"Dare to dream, and be brave enough to take opportunities when they come your way."This is the advice of gospel singing sensation, Mkhululi Bhebhe, who is fast making a name for himself abroad...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 08:50hrs | 2246 | 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 b...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:44hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter
TelOne to end DStv monopoly
TELONE has moved to end DStv's monopoly on the showbiz scene by introducing real time gross settlement dollar prices for its Digital Entertainment on Demand (DEOD) packages through which viewers can a...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 06:49hrs | 5679 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born whiz-kid wants to send rockets to space
After coming tops in the essay category at this year's DStv Eutelsat Star Awards last month, Zimbabwe-born whiz-kid Tanaka Chonyera is ready to take the first steps towards achieving great feats in th...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:06hrs | 4913 | by Staff reporter
ED is not the only Mnangagwa: Jonasi
IDEAL Zimbabwe leader Tinashe Jonasi, who is accused undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa's authority, has said the head of State was not the only person called Mnangagwa and challenged the State ...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 21:29hrs | 1150 | 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 co...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:06hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter
Ideal Zimbabwe President remanded in custody
Ideal Zimbabwe President Tinashe Jonasi who was arrested for allegedly undermining the authority of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been remanded in custody by Harare Magistrate Mrs Rumbidzayi Mugwag...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 16:53hrs | 3304 | by Staff reporter
Man charged for insulting Mnangagwa
Forty-two year old Ideal Zimbabwe president Tinashe Jonasi has been arraigned before the courts on charges of undermining the authority of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.The charges stem from an...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 11:27hrs | 1056 | by Staff reporter
Mangudya grilled over RTGS$, US rate disparity
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mangudya was on Thursday grilled in Parliament over disparities between the official United States dollar rates of 1:2,5 and the parallel market rate of 1:3,6 re...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 12:27hrs | 3284 | by Staff reporter
Zim comedians feature in SA TV show
TOP comedian Carl Joshua Ncube said the diverse display of Zimbabwean comedy during last week's recording of the ShowMax television show, Funny People, at Goliath Comedy Club in Johannesburg, South Af...Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 06:53hrs | 1285 | by Staff reporter
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