With Load Shedding No Longer In Effect M-Net's Switch'D On Pop-Up Channels Are Likely To Remain On DStv

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Not long ago, it was announced that eMedia Investments would be retiring the Power UP pop-up channel from Openview platforms. This comes after Eskom had managed to minimize the rate in load shedding which saw the viewership plummet for eMedia's linear offering. 

Consumers are advised to tune in to their favourite shows on its respective channels. But as load shedding dimmers one is curious on when or if MultiChoice plan to follow soon with Switch'D On.

Back in 2022, both eMedia Investments and MultiChoice unveiled their respective brands for consumers. This came as Eskom high rates of load shedding led some businesses to close if not lose revenue with these channels built to recover those lost hours.

Since last year, MultiChoice was testing out a possible power bank feature to keep TV sets and DStv decoders on during load shedding. It is currently unknown when this product will be available but from what we assume Switch'D On could remain for the time being. 

MultiChoice Zambia revived the former Zambezi Reloaded as an anti load shedding channel following its closure in Malawi. Both these regions reside in Southern Africa which is where Switch'D On would be applicable in such circumstance.