MultiChoice phases out Showmax service after comprehensive review

* The decision to phase out Showmax reflects our focus on building a sustainable, competitive business for the long term in an increasingly demanding global streaming environment * The decision to discontinue Showmax services will not involve any retrenchments. The Group will be engaging and supporting employees through various transition options By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice has announced the discontinuation of Showmax service, following a comprehensive review of its streaming activities by the company as it focuses on “building a…

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UAE’s Adaab Hyderabad Restaurant in Ajman offering Ramadan Special Packages of authentic Hyderabadi, Mughalai dishes at unbeatable prices

* Mutton Biryani’s aroma with a dash of saffron fueled the appetite after the starters of Haleem followed by Marag and Naan * The mutton was fresh and not frozen, which enhanced the taste. Marag was washed down the throat with butter coated soft mutton By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui Wherever Indians in general and Hyderabadis go, they keep their national tricolor flying high in whatever field they choose to serve — the culinary field is no different. Hyderabadi…

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Standard Bank increases ATEM’s National Drama competition sponsorship to K35 million

* In 2025, the country experienced something phenomenal following the success of our inaugural partnership with ATEM  * This year sees us continuing the journey to nurture English literature and drama through the national Secondary School competition Maravi Express The second season of the Standard Bank-sponsored Association for the Teaching of English in Malawi (ATEM) National Drama contest has roared back into action with an increased sponsorship package of K35 million from K20 million. Standard Bank Plc is bankrolling ATEM…

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William Kamkwamba’s story ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ made into a stage musical play

* Playing at UK’s Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre until March 28, 2026 before transferring to London’s Soho Place from April25-July 18 * Malawian boy’s amazing famine-beating creation inspires a rousing musical—The Guardian in its review of the play yesterday * After a book, a film and a Ted Talk, William Kamkwamba’s heroically inventive response to floods, drought and starvation is now delivered with energetic songs and dancing By Duncan Mlanjira The story of William Kamkwamba’s childhood in which…

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M-Net to launch historical epic series King & Conqueror on February 12

* King & Conqueror is a fictionalised version of events leading up to the Norman Conquest, the 11th-century invasion of England * By an army made up of thousands of Norman, French, Flemish and Breton troops all led by Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror By Duncan Mlanjira The historical epic series, King & Conqueror will be launched on DStv’s M-Net from February 12 (21h00 CAT) — a fictionalised version of events leading up to the Norman Conquest,…

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Big Brother Mzansi back on GOtv with Season 6

* Premieres tomorrow January 11 at 18h00 on Channel 12 with all-day drama, fresh faces, and a theme built for serious talking * Under theme; ‘BAZOZWA’, Season 6 turns up the pressure on how people compete, connect and survive under the microscope By Duncan Mlanjira GOtv brings New Year’s gift for Big Brother Mzansi enthusiasts through the TV series Season 6, which premieres tomorrow, January 11, at 18h00 on Channel 12 with all-day drama, fresh faces, and a theme…

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DStv customers to be upgraded to next top package for free once they pay for subscription

* The ‘We Got You’ promotion runs between January 1 to February 28 reconnecting customers and new DStv subscribers By Duncan Mlanjira Ever paid less and unlocked more? — DStv does through ‘We Got You’ promotion, which has been rolled between January 1 to February 28 reconnecting customers and new DStv subscribers. In a statement, DStv takes cognizance that “January is the month where life picks up speed again – school runs, budgets tighten, and homes everywhere start looking…

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CANAL+ strengthens strategic partnership with American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery Inc

* Covers both the distribution of HBO Max and the renewal of several Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels across numerous regions in Africa and Europe * It builds on the landmark agreements concluded in France in 2024 – including the renewal of the exclusive pay-TV window for Warner Bros. Pictures films just six months after their theatrical release in France By Duncan Mlanjira The now global media and entertainment company, CANAL+ and its long-standing partner, the American multinational mass…

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MultiChoice Talent Factory opens applications for its 2026 intake

* The 2026 intake introduces a comprehensive curriculum designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical immersion * The fully accredited nine-month programme is delivered through a hybrid format, combining interactive online learning with intensive physical in-person training By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), the Pan-African film and television training institution, has opened applications for its 2026 intake, whose deadline closes on February 27, 2026. In a statement from South African, the industry-leading network of academies invites all African graduates who…

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Vice-President Jane Ansah joins Standard Bank in celebrating Malawi Fashion Identity SS26 Showcase

* Through ‘Joy of the Arts’ initiative, Standard Bank invests in programs that uplift creative talent, promote cultural expression, and drive economic growth * The Malawi Fashion Identity SS26 Showcase embodies these values, showcasing the best of Malawian design and creativity to the world By Duncan Mlanjira Vice-President Justice Jane Ansah, Rtd, joined Standard Bank on Saturday night in Lilongwe to celebrate the Malawi Fashion Identity SS26 Showcase, which was described as more than just fashion, but a powerful…

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