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Public feud erupts on X between Penny Lebyane and Ali Naka
Media personality Penny Lebyane has taken to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to vent frustration at political commentator Ali Naka in a series of pointed posts, sparking a public feud that ...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 17:31hrs | 1456 | by Staff reporter
White skin, black masks!
Two developments caught my attention this week. One is a Brenthurst Foundation scholarship invitation to young Africans intent on pursuing postgraduate studies.Brenthurst Foundation is owned a...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 18:08hrs | | by Jamwanda
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 bou...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 19:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice to train Zimbabwe filmmakers
MULTICHOICE Zimbabwe is looking for aspiring film directors, sound engineers, and scriptwriters to enter the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) which offers them a chance to gain theoretical knowledge a...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice announces a major Pan-African initiative
MultiChoice Africa has launched a new and far-reaching Pan-African social investment initiative called the MultiChoice Talent Factory, created to significantly enhance the pool of talent and skills in...Published: 31 May 2018 at 14:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Leroy Gopal is back on TV
FANS of South Africa-based Zimbabwean actor and voice artiste Leroy Gopal have definitely been starved of his acting as it has been a while since he last made an appearance on TV shows.That is...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 07:15hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
DStv hike premiums
Dear xxxxxxxxxThank you for your support during the past year.In 2017, we brought you the best sport on TV: Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs Conor McGregor, the UEFA Champions League, Rugby...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 11:41hrs | | by DStv
Bulawayo's Luthuli Dlamini takes City to the world
LUTHULI Dlamini who plays Advocate Zulu on the popular SABC1's Uzalo, is a celebrated actor currently based in South Africa. However, in his native country he is an unsung creative gem despite him rep...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 05:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Whites only job advert causes a stir
Production experts in the TV industry could not believe their eyes when they saw an advert posted online for a senior position.Looking to hire a commissioning editor in Johannesburg at an annu...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 15:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
DStv Zimbabwe should accept part payment in bond notes
Multichoice Zimbabwe should accept part payment in bond notes, WRITES Leonard Sengere in ...Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 08:17hrs | | by Leonard Sengere
Zimbabwean on the brink of greatness
The curtain comes down on this year's season of M-Net's The Voice, with Zimbo John Ansley slated as the favourite to take the top spot which guarantees him a shot at the big time as it comes with a lu...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 09:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 Bosso players named in Mapeza's Warriors, 0 from Dembare
Warriors interim coach Norman Mapeza has called up a 25 member squad to begin camp on Monday in preparation for the 2019 AFCON qualifier against Liberia on June 11 at the National Sports Stadium....Published: 25 May 2017 at 17:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
e.tv cancels its Zulu TV news bulletin, mantains Afrikaans bulletin
e.tv and eNCA's eNews division has cancelled its daily Zulu prime time TV news bulletin, Izindaba, after just three and a half years as it continues to scale back on its news offering.Accordin...Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 13:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Johannesburg International Comedy Festival Ready to Go!
The Johannesburg International Comedy Festival gets underway in the Braamfontein precinct this weekend as the international talent arrives in the city. ...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 15:17hrs | | by JICF
MultiChoice launches rewards programme for DStv customers
MULTI-CHOICE has launched a new continent-wide incentive programme called DStv Thanks, aimed at offering rewards to DStv customers.Commenting on the incentive, MultiChoice Zimbabwe chief e...Published: 08 Mar 2017 at 18:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nigerians furious over Big Brother Naija's SA location
NIGERIANS are furious that the Big Brother Naija reality show is being filmed in South Africa.Organisers of the show - M-Net and Endemol have come under heavy criticism as Nigerians are an...Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 05:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Kenyan journalist scoops African Growth Story Award at Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism
(Johannesburg, 10 June 2016) Mr Allan Odhiambo of Kenya's Business Daily newspaper is the winner of the African Growth Story Award in the 2015 Sanlam Awards fo...Published: 10 Jun 2016 at 18:06hrs | | by Agencies
Zimbabwe-born Olivier excels in SA music contest
Zimbabwe-born Jeremy Olivier, 41, made it into the top four of the just-ended edition of The Voice South Africa that was won by 22-year-old Richard Stirton.Olivier, who attracted national ...Published: 25 May 2016 at 13:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Minnie Dlamini replaces Vimbai at AMVCA's
Popular television personality and model - Vimbai Mutinhiri - will not be co-hosting the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs) with IK as she has been replaced by Minenhle "Minnie" Dlamini...Published: 04 Mar 2016 at 05:53hrs | | by Showbiz Reporter
DStv announces 2016 price hikes
MultiChoice has announced its annual price increases for the year as well, coming into effect from April and for the first time ever DStv Premium breaks through the psychological level of R700 per mon...Published: 01 Mar 2016 at 13:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
M-Net looking for 20 TV interns
Johannesburg - M-Net's Magic in Motion Academy (MiM Academy) is looking for 20 TV and film graduates who want to do a paid internship at the pay-TV broadcaster in 2016.The 20 will work behind ...Published: 15 Nov 2015 at 15:11hrs | 5 | by channel24
Reeva's father wants to meet Oscar Pistorius
The father of Reeva Steenkamp said in an interview on Sunday that he wants to meet Oscar Pistorius to seek closure over the killing of his daughter.Pistorius was released last week after a yea...Published: 26 Oct 2015 at 06:25hrs | | by AFP
DStv hungry for Zimbabwe content
LOCAL artistes and music producers finally have a platform to penetrate the international music scene through DStv's Zambezi Magic which has created a music video Top 10 chart show for their content. ...Published: 11 Sep 2015 at 10:10hrs | | by Melissa Mpofu
Zimbabwe is a land of investment opportunities
Zimbabwe is a case of a glass, where an optimist investor sees a half full glass, while his pessimist counterpart sees a half empty glass. Investors such as Mr Aliko Dangote, Nigeria and Afric...Published: 04 Sep 2015 at 09:13hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
DStv adds new channel for Zimbabwe viewers
On Wednesday at 20:00 MultiChoice will launch a new channel, Zambezi Magic (DStv 160) on DStv for viewers in Southern Africa, outside of South Africa to give them access to South Africa's popular s...Published: 01 Jul 2015 at 20:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tow truck scam uncovered in South Africa
Johannesburg - Unscrupulous tow truck drivers have branched into giving crashed vehicles a quick makeover so that they will be roadworthy and the owners can lodge successful insurance claims, accordin...Published: 24 May 2015 at 10:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice hikes DStv monthly prices
MultiChoice has announced its annual price increases for DStv which will come into effect from 1 April, with DStv Premium set to cost R699 per month from April and M-Net R335 per month.MultiCh...Published: 26 Feb 2015 at 19:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Generations returns to TV tonight
Cape Town - What was the biggest show on South African television, Generations, returns to TV screens tonight - with a tarnished legacy, some old faces to make it look familiar and lure viewers back, ...Published: 01 Dec 2014 at 14:35hrs | | by Thinus Ferreira I Channel24
Big Brother Africa to kick off next month
Africa's biggest reality show, Big Brother Africa (BBA) will resume next month after the organisers secured a new venue to replace the one gutted by fire on September 2.M-Net and Endemol S...Published: 07 Sep 2014 at 15:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Big Brother Africa cancelled after house burned down
In an unexpected twist of events, the Big Brother Africa (BBA) reality show launch on Sunday has been cancelled after a shattering fire engulfed the BBA House.The house which is located at...Published: 03 Sep 2014 at 04:02hrs | | by Melissa Mpofu
Zimbabwean model to host Big Brother launch
Model, presenter and actress, Vimbai Mutinhiri is set to scale greater heights after being chosen to co-host the 9th edition of Big Brother reality television show launch to be held on September ...Published: 21 Aug 2014 at 19:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Celebs jostle for Big Brother
As Big Brother auditions gather momentum aspiring housemates that include musicians, socialites and fashionistas have gone all out to ensure they grab as much attention as possible.Word doing ...Published: 08 Jul 2014 at 14:01hrs | | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Big Brother Africa gets closer
The ninth edition of Africa's biggest reality series Big Brother Africa kicks off in September and already fans are asking: Who will the new housemates be? Who will find their names and their faces gr...Published: 08 Jul 2014 at 09:50hrs | | by MNet
Mandla Mandela expected in Zim
Nelson Mandela's grandson Chief Zwelivelile Mandlesizwe Dalibhunga Mandela is expected in the country early next month for the official launch of a local restaurant where he will be a guest of honour....Published: 28 Jun 2014 at 06:35hrs | | by Monica Cheru-Mpambawashe
Zimbabwe Big Brother auditions set for July 12 & 13
The ninth edition of Africa's biggest reality series, BIG BROTHER AFRICA, kicks off in September and already fans are asking . . . who will the new housemates be?Who will find their names and ...Published: 17 Jun 2014 at 11:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
DStv subscription fees increased
MultiChoice will increase the monthly cost of its various DStv bouquets from April with the satellite pay-TV platform's most expensive offering, DStv Premium, set to rise from R625 to R665, but wit...Published: 04 Mar 2014 at 12:42hrs | | by Channel24
Alison 'Alice' Chavunduka burial arrangements set for today
FINAL burial arrangements for veteran broadcaster, Alison "Alice" Chavunduka are expected to be completed today with her body expected in the country at the weekend, a family spokesperson said yesterd...Published: 10 Jan 2014 at 05:35hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Zollywood (Zim movies) makes inroads on M-Net
Zimbabwean movies, collectively known by the moniker Zollywood, have found their place alongside the revered Nollywood (Nigerian films), Bollywood (Indian films) and even the famous Hollywood (Americ...Published: 19 Nov 2013 at 07:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Big Brother The Chase: Day 37 (Wedding Week)
It's Wedding Week in the Big Brother House! The housemates have been tasked with designing wedding elements and throwing a spectacular wedding for a couple in each house. Big ...Published: 03 Jul 2013 at 13:28hrs | | by Elizabeth Dziva
Big Brother The Chase: Eviction Show (Sunday June 30, 2013) - Photos
On Sunday 30 June, Maria from Namibia and Bolt from Sierra Leone were evicted from the Big Brother house. Big Brother The Chase, the 91-day reality series, produced for M-Net√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ...Published: 02 Jul 2013 at 10:53hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Big Brother The Chase: Eviction Show (Sunday June 23, 2013) - Photos
On Sunday 23 June, Motamma from Botswana and Betty from Ethiopia were evicted from the Big Brother house. Big Brother The Chase, the 91-day reality series, produced for M-Net's AfricaMagic,...Published: 24 Jun 2013 at 11:05hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Big Brother Africa: Three new faces join the Chase!
The Chase is on and as the show heats up, three new faces have joined the latest season of Big Brother Africa, which is headline sponsored by Airtel. The trio will help keep DStv viewers up to date w...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 09:38hrs | | by Moyo Roy
MultiChoice raises DStv prices
MultiChoice is again increasing the monthly subscription fees for DStv subscribers from 1 April for the various bouquets, with the DStv Premium bouquet which features the most TV channels and high def...Published: 08 Mar 2013 at 10:53hrs | 1 | by Channel24
Love letters well alive on a website that celebrates true love!
Judith Sephuma. Trenyce. Lira. Dj Euphonik. Mi Casa. Tumisho Masha. Danny_K. Evangelist Angus Buchan. Elvis Blue. Madai. Tony Gaskins. Mapumba. Toya Delazy. Lady Lea. We Will Worship. â€â€...Published: 26 Feb 2013 at 13:33hrs | | by Phindiwe Nkosi
Zim actor lands Generations guest role
New doors continue to open for popular Zimbabwean actor Leeroy Gopal who has landed a guest role in the popular South African soapie Generations.The affable Gopal plays the role of a chauffeur...Published: 07 Jan 2013 at 12:58hrs | | by Arts reporter
Nando's ditches MultiChoice's DStv channels
Channel24 reports that Nando's says it will not be advertising on MultiChoice's DStv channels after the way in which the pay TV platform dealt with the fast food chain as an advertiser.Nando'...Published: 25 Jun 2012 at 05:17hrs | | by Staff rerporter
Zim girl to host new showbiz show on DStv
ZIMBABWE'S big brother star, Vimbai Mutinhiri is the co-host of Star Gist a brand-new daily showbiz entertainment magazine show starting Monday on the AfricaMagic Entertainment channel on MultiChoice'...Published: 11 Jun 2012 at 04:02hrs | 1 | by Showbiz Reporter
Bulawayo beauty survives Big Brother eviction
Zimbabwean Big Brother representative, Maneta Mazanhi, rode a campaign of hate to stay in the M-Net TV show on Sunday.Maneta was up for eviction with Namibia's Lady May and Zambia's Mampi √...Published: 28 May 2012 at 05:18hrs | | by Showbiz reporter
Phillip Phillips crowned new American Idol
Los Angeles - Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new American Idol on Wednesday after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record viewer voting. He was the fifth male Ido...Published: 24 May 2012 at 04:27hrs | | by AP
Roki nominates compatriot for eviction from the Big Brother show
Controversial urban groover, Roki, has nominating Zimbabwean compatriot Maneta for eviction from the Big Brother Africa show.Maneta survived eviction from the M-Net show in the first week af...Published: 21 May 2012 at 21:47hrs | | by showbiz
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