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New Channel Alert: WION Coming Soon To DStv In South Africa

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The World is One News (WION) is an Indian multinational English language news channel headquartered in New Delhi. It is owned by the Essel Group and is part of the Zee Media network of channels which is set to merge with Sony Pictures Network India . Zee Media operates other channels across Africa such as Zee TV, Zee World, Zee Alem, Zee Magic and Zee Cinema. WION operates as a digital service and an app featuring their most watched show, WION Edge alongside other segments such as World Order, MELT, Pitstop, Tech It Out and many more. The channel is scheduled to launch in South Africa later in October on DStv. The date and channel number hasn't been disclosed as of yet but a promo is available if you click here . NHK World Japan is currently available on the DStv across Africa and seemingly on the DStv app in South Africa , is it possible will consider operating a linear channel? MultiChoice is also holding a showcase in the coming months where they'll unveil upcoming d

AYV Entertainment Launches On DStv In Liberia With Expansion Plans Underway As Well As Another African Adaptation Of The Dutch Reality Show, Big Brother

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The King of the airwaves as well as the electronics media in the country, the Africa Young Voices (AYV) Media Empire has once more score another milestone within the broadcasting landscape of this country as AYV has gone an extra-mile of its visibility presence continentally by now being on DStv Channel 399 (DSTV Africa). As a result of the materialization of this remarkable feat AYV is live in thirty (30) countries across Africa for now and there are twenty four countries to be brought abroad. All the West African countries are now connected apart from Ghana and Nigeria of which plans are underway for them to come on later but it must be categorically stated that other African countries are now on. This new development is indeed a big boost in the sense that it has now made it possible for the country to gain another presence within the international broadcasting landscape. Sierra Leoneans living abroad will be abreast of current events taking place in the country. Besides, AYV

New Series Alert: Hero Elementary Coming Soon To PBS Kids Africa

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PBS Kids is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based media, using new and traditional platforms to support children in their acquisition of knowledge and critical thinking skills while empowering their imagination and curiosity of the world. The channel is set to introduce it's first superhero series created by Carol-Lynn Parente and Christine Ferraro (Sesame Street) onto the African shores, Hero Elementary. Hero Elementary, centres on the students of "The Sparks' Crew"— Lucita Sky, AJ Gadgets, Sara Snap and Benny Bubbles — who are trained in superheroics by their quirky and enthusiastic teacher, Mr. Sparks. Together the students work as a team, using their own unique superpowers, as well as the "Superpowers of Science" to help people, solve problems, and try to make the world a better place. The first season consists of 40 half-hour episodes, each of them containing two segments each. On the first seg

October 2021 On Disney Africa | Disney Channel Original Movie: Under Wraps | New Spider-Man Preschool Series On Disney Junior | New Episodes Of Ongoing Shows & More

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Disney Channel : SYDNEY TO THE MAX Premiere episodes Mondays to Thursdays, 4th October to 2nd November at 17:50 Sydney Reynolds has lots of fun while negotiating middle school with her single dad’s help. Join her for more of her adventures as season three of Sydney to the Max launches with premiere episodes on Mondays to Thursdays, from 4th October to 2nd November at 17:50. Set in the present day, with flashbacks to the ‘90s, life revolves around outgoing middle schooler Sydney Reynolds, who lives with dad Max and progressive grandma Judy. In season three Sydney and the amigas are back and ready to take on 8th grade! After returning from music camp, Syd feels she’s outgrown the vibe in her bedroom and asks her dad if she can remodel it. As part of a yearly school tradition, Syd and Olive get paired with two 6th graders to mentor. Between friends, family and finding herself as a musician, Syd is determined to make this the best year yet! In the first of this month’s premiere epis

October 2021 On Curiosity Channel Africa | Super Science Mondays | History Lover Tuesdays | Wildlife Wednesdays | Curious Thursdays | Travel & Adventure Fridays | Human Story Saturdays

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SUPER SCIENCE MONDAYS COSMIC ENCOUNTERS Brand New Documentary Special - premieres 25 October 2021 CAT: 20:00  Episodes: 1x 60 mins “Cosmic Encounters,” tells one of mankind’s oldest dreams: to explore what is beyond our planet. This documentary has been filmed in space by the astronauts of the International Space Station. It is a tribute to the many scientists who made the dream of conquering space come true. HISTORY LOVER TUESDAYS DOOMSDAY –WORLD WAR 1 Brand New Series – premieres 05 October 2021 CAT: 20:00 Episodes: 3 x 60 mins (stacked back-to-back premieres) The First World War –carnage on a scale never-before seen. THE INVASION: THE OUTBREAK OF WWII Brand New Series – premieres 12 October 2021 CAT: 20:00 Episodes: 2 x 60 mins (stacked back-to-back premieres) On 1 September 1939, Hitler started the most fatal war in world history. D-DAY: WINGS OF VICTORY Brand New Documentary Special – premieres 12 October 2021 CAT: 22:00 Episodes: 1x 60 mins Could the Allies hav

October 2021 On Da Vinci Kids Africa | 3 New Animated Series Including Doki | Continuing Shows | Halloween Specials | Everyday With Da Vinci

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Kids Programmes Electricity with Smorph – DA VINCI KIDS ORIGINAL 10x5 mins From October 3rd – Sundays 09:15 Join Smorph to discover and master new technology skills with each adventure he takes. Learn more about electricity and electronic components, and find out what helps Smorph to solve the kind of real world problems that people face everyday. Mily Miss Question – NEW SEASON 52x10 mins From October 16th – Every day 08:45 Growing up with her little sister Lola and her big brother Luc, nine-year-old Mily is trying to make sense of the world. Why does she feel so jealous of her sister? What does it mean to be happy? In this show we watch Mily explore the answers to her life questions. Doki – NEW 52x15 mins From October 16th – Saturdays 09:00  Seven-year-old Doki and his best friends are ‘Team Doki’ and they’ll travel the globe and beyond, to find answers to their questions about science, nature and the world we live in. Wherever they go, it’s sure to be a funny and fascin

Canal+ Acquired Majority Stake In SPI International And Also Increased Their Stake In MultiChoice

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CANAL+ ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN SPI INTERNATIONAL Canal+ will acquire a 70 per cent majority stake in SPI International while keeping the current management team and operational structure in place. SPI International, a global media company operating 42 TV channels and multiple digital products across six continents, and a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide, is now joining forces with Canal+ Group. Canal+ Group is a global pay-TV operator and major player in free-to-air television in France. Canal+ has a wide international footprint with a presence in 40 countries in Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia. In a joint statement, Loni Farhi & Berk Uziyel, said: “It is very exciting news and the start of a new era for SPI International. Canal+ and SPI share a common vision for continuous growth and a strong international presence. We have been strategic partners for years, where we have built a great tradition of collaborations and achieving mutual g

Sony Pictures Networks India And Zee Entertainment Enterprises Are Set To Merge

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Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) announced that they have entered into an exclusive, non-binding Term Sheet to combine both companies’ linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries. The non-binding Term Sheet provides an exclusive negotiation period of 90 days during which ZEEL and SPNI will conduct mutual diligence and negotiate definitive, binding agreements. The combined company would be a publicly listed company in India and be better positioned to lead the consumer transition from traditional pay TV into the digital future. The merger of ZEEL and SPNI would bring together two leading Indian media network businesses, benefitting consumers throughout India across content genres, from film to sports. The combined company is expected to benefit all stakeholders given strong synergies between ZEEL and SPNI. Under the terms of the non-binding Term Sheet, Sony Pictures Entertainment, the parent company of S

Reminder: New Amsterdam Coming Soon To e.tv

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3 years after its debut in the United States, e.tv which is currently South Africa's most watched English channel acquired broadcasting rights to the first season of the popular medical drama, New Amsterdam. New Amsterdam follows Dr. Max Goodwin as he becomes the medical director of one of the United States' oldest public hospitals, aiming to reform the neglected facility by tearing up its bureaucracy to provide exceptional care to patients. The series stars Ryan Eggold (The Blacklist). As mentioned earlier, e.tv is 3 years behind the United States and also on M-Net which is available on DStv in South Africa. Season 1 airs weekdays at 20:30 from 4 October. New Amsterdam isn't the only program said to air on the channel. Other programs for the channel include FBI, The Neighborhood, S.W.A.T. and Blue Bloods. Read Also: - e.tv saves Impact Wrestling now on a new timeslot - SABC and e.tv ratings for August 2021 - Dokter Ali replaces  Stilleto  Vendetta on eExtra from Oc