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I can say it was full of fun, laughter and action, courtesy of ZBC TV and DStv, even for those of us who did not make it to Victoria Falls. The screening of the event was good although I have a few but’s.

During the cake cutting ceremony, the cameraman was shaking and we got sea sick watching.

Then Marion Shaba welcomed her interviewee Victoria Falls Rainbow Tourism hotel manager saying, “Refreshing morning to you”. That was a good play on the group’s staff standard greeting to clients but at 15:36 hours?

On to gala celebrations, they covered it well but how come viewers had to watch the sound check systems. Come on, the cameraman could have done better by even capturing audiences moments rather than the stage settings.

Back to programming, I salute the UNICEF Health Matters show, which is what the world wants and capturing reality issues, thank you ZBC TV.

DSTV has removed the “So much fun” pay off line and we hope that does not signify an ominous intention.

Lol!!!

But maybe not as they keep on adding new channels. Above all, we so love the Lifetime (DStv Channel 131).

Get DStv Now!

DStv Now, the recently launched brand new app that gives you sport, movies, series and so much more is launching three bonus channels; ShortsTV, Ginx TV and Eurochannel, that will only be available on the DStv Now app for a limited period.

This marks an unprecedented move for MultiChoice as new channels usually hit linear television first.

“As a pioneer at delivering content via breakthrough technologies, we do our best to get content that will captivate audiences across the continent. We are pleased to acquire the new channels for DStv Now and hope they will resonate with short film junkies, video gamers and European culture lovers,” commented John Kotsaftis CEO of DStv Digital Media.

Thanks to DStv Now, subscribers can now watch premium selection of European movies, TV series and music.

All Eurochannel programmes will be available in English, so everyone is invited to take this emotional roller-coaster ride of non-stop European entertainment! To celebrate the launch, Eurochannel will offer an exceptional line-up in March, such as a music special on Grammy Award winner Sam Smith and a gripping British period drama starring 50 Shades of Grey’s Jamie Dornan – Shadows in the sun.

By the way DStv Now app is free to download and is available to all DStv customers. The video content on DStv Now is available exclusively to DStv Premium PVR customers and can be watched via an Android phone/tablet or iOS phone/tablet. Relevant data costs will apply when streaming content.

Channels exclusive to DStv Now!

ShortsTV is the global home of short film, where short stories come to life in stunning high definition. The channel brings audiences captivating contemporary short form content from filmmakers across six continents. The programming line-up includes films with big stars such as Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch, award-winning animations, and African short films.

“The short film programming is very well suited to the DStv Now platform and on-the-go viewing, and the channel is a unique addition to the current line-up,” said Liz Dziva, publicity manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe.

Ginx TV is the world’s only 24 /7 international video gaming television channel – offering the very best video reviews, news and features from the world of video gaming and video gaming culture. Based in the UK, the growing library of shows and videos are enjoyed by audiences both as a part of the Ginx TV channel on 26 million homes worldwide and in nine languages, through syndication on other networks and services across the globe.

Eurochannel is an award-winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment with the biggest stars; the channel is in English. Eurochannel presents only top of the line European programming from recent blockbusters to critically acclaimed TV series. Experience Europe on Eurochannel through cinematic adventure, humour, history and entertainment.

Shorts TV, Ginx TV and Eurochannel will be available for three months from mid March to mid-June 2015.