Morgan Freeman Hosts A New Nonfiction Series Documenting The Greatest Jailbreaks On History Africa - March 2022 Highlights

Also read:
- Lifetime could be on the chopping block on DStv
- WarnerMedia might terminate these channels on DStv
- February on TNT, Cartoon Network and Boomerang
- The first batch of drama series coming to M-Net, 1Magic and Showmax
- Could Nicktoons be discontinued in Africa and likely the rest of the world?
- February on WildEarth
- List of K-dramas and reality shows TVN will likely air if they return to DStv
- Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel?
- February on Comedy Central, MTV and BET

Brand New & Exclusive
CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD S4
24 March
Thursdays 20h15
Right beneath our feet, there are cites hidden by tme that may hold clues that could rewrite history. In Cites of the Underworld, Don Wildman travels to the farthest and deepest reaches of the globe, using cutng-edge technology to explore mysteries buried deep underground. This season, Don will follow in the footsteps of treasure hunters to search for a lost Aztec colony, travel to Croata to learn about the lost history of a litle-known pirate queen who supposedly ruled her empire from a muddy cave, and explore tunnels below the city of Los Angeles that may hold the clues to solving one of the most infamous cold cases in American history.

Brand New & Exclusive
GREAT ESCAPES WITH MORGAN FREEMAN
26 March
Saturdays 20h15
Famous jailbreaks remain the stuff of legend as their true stories are ofen untold or ofen embellished. Now, with dramatc recreatons, dynamic storytelling and cutng-edge visual efects, escapes from prisons like Alcatraz will come to life in graphic detail in the new nonfiction series Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman. Hosted by the Academy Award® winner, each episode will unearth every step of an inmate’s metculous plan, the escape route and the intense manhunt that immediately followed.

Also read:
- Coroner and Tell Me Your Secrets coming soon to Universal TV
- Kidz Club is back for the March holidays and more on Studio Universal
- In March, E! will also be hosting the Oscars live from the red carpet and launch the cover bands
- Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV?
- February on The Home Channel
- Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv?
- Xtreme Football League returns in 2023, could SuperSport perhaps get it?
- AEW: Battle Of The Belts launches on TNT
- February on CBS Reality
- NCIS: Los Angeles might be cancelled after 13 seasons

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What To Expect On The Soon To Be Launched Zimbabwean Entertainment Channel On DStv?

MultiChoice likely for their viewers in Zimbabwe if not the whole of Africa will soon announce the launch of a new entertainment channel which will feature a variety of local content in the reality, lifestyle, news, sports and drama series section with other programming such as kids shows there to assist.

Although a name hasn't been provided for the supposed channel. You can clearly see what content will be coming out of the channel as seen below so to rephrase from what I mentioned earlier in the week. This looks more like something you'd find on those community channels like Soweto TV and combine it with whatever other channel comes to mind.

Here's some of the content for the channel:

Style Street
Genre: Competition
Four contestants are given five minutes to shop for a specific event and compete for 'best dressed'. Points are awarded for each segment and the contestant with the most wins.

E-360/Zikuphani
Genre: Variety
We cover the hottest happenings in the local and international entertainment industry, the latest news, ground breaking and dynamic artists, interviews, reviews and music videos and a live performance each week by guest artists.

Marooro Squad
Genre: Reality
Watch as couples plan the wedding of their dreams, we feature both traditional (lobola) and Western weddings.

Zims Uncovered
Genre: Travel
A tour of Zimbabwe's cities, towns, growth points and suburbs bringing out the historical background, culture of the people who live there as well as how certain places become popular.

Also read: 
- Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV?
- Cartoonito launches on Boomerang across Europe possibly as a trial run before scrapping the channel
- SABC registered three channels: SABC Parliament, SABC Children and SABC Encore
- Lego launches dedicated kids channel
- BBC Kids launches in the United States, could Africa be next?
- List of K-dramas and reality shows TVN will likely air if they return to DStv

Daybreak/Ngaridziye
Genre: Variety
A breakfast show with a mixture of hard, soft and entertainment news. It is hosted by four presenters and feature guests.

Mbinga
Genre: Documentary
We showcase Zimbabwe's business people at different stages of entrepreneurship from start-ups to established entities.

Inspired Talk
Genre: Talk
Motivational talks from various speakers that aim to persuade or convince the audience to take action to improve.

Cozy Cribs
Genre: Lifestyle
A magazine show that looks at the real estate, home decor, landscaping and designer homes.

Extra Time
Genre: Sport
Results from the weekend fixtures, log standings and upcoming matches for the week ahead will be discussed.

Lifestyle - Beauty
Genre: Lifestyle
Through a multicultural lens, the latest trends in hair, health, makeup, style and fashion are explored. The show also takes a closer routine of celebrity beauty.

Budget Bites
Genre: Cooking
Three contestants are given shopping vouchers and they have 10 minutes to buy items for a themed menu. They have a chance to show off their culinary skills - but there's a catch, they must see the selected ingredients.

Edge
Genre: Current Affairs
We explore various issues and challenges that are being faced by the youth of Zimbabwe, these include substance abuse, unemployment, early child marriages and sexual and reproductive health.

Mawombera
Genre: Drama
A story of a poor family from a rural area. As the wife becomes more successful than her husband, things take a turn for the worst when she starts neglecting the family without realising it.

Her Story
Genre: Actuality
Interviews hosted by Kerina on prominent women and those that have defied the odds across different fields.

Cookery
Genre: Cooking
From a rundown of essential cupboard ingredients to a journey exploring Zimbabwean's culinary delights, the chef takes the viewers through the details of Cookery from easy healthy meals to fancy meals proving healthy tips and benefits.

Zimbo Luv
Genre: Documentary
We profile your everyday hero to create our own stars. They have excelled in different areas - from someone who sells tomatoes to the flare or a sport's person.

Also read:
- Will Multichoice ever make Big Brother Mzansi available to all packages?
- Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel?
- Tellytrack will stop airing on DStv
- Free State will likely get linear channel by 2025
- Multichoice won't be adding anymore community channels
- Kwara TV might launch on StarSat internationally
- Limpopo TV no longer launching on StarSat but could roll out on SABC's DTT

Zim's Best Barber
Genre: Competition
The barbering profession is not as celebrated yet it provides the crown for most men and some women. Sixteen barbers compete for $500 worth of start-up barbershop equipment.

Night Cap
Genre: Interview
Set in a coffee shop, guest and celebrities are interviewed over a cup of coffee or drink which they will make with the host.

Faith Factor
Genre: Celebrity
Celebrities share their life journey through gospel music and how it impacted their lives.

Other junk include GRUV 30RTY, Main News, Midweek Express Club 3K, Mid Morning News, This Ability, Lunchtime News, News Makers, Sustain, Profile Packaged and Acoustic Sessions.

Likely International

Tangled
Genre: Telenovela
In Victoria Falls, the not so perfect lives of two best friends are unraveled to the point of murder. When a boyfriend's overprotective mother threatens one to choose between career and love.

Other junk includes Cartoons and Kids Requestz

Also read:
- Could Moonbug Kids replace Disney Junior on DStv and Baby TV on StarSat?
- Baby TV could be on the chopping block
- Lifetime could be on the chopping block on DStv
- The last FOX Life available in the United States closes down in March
- Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv?
- tvN pushing to become a permanent linear channel in Africa
- Could Nicktoons be discontinued in Africa and likely the rest of the world?

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The Estate Viewership Plummets On Both SABC 1 & 3, 7de Laan Remains In The Top 5 And 8pm Movies Have More Viewers Than Durban Gen On e.tv And Big Brother Mzansi Fails To Wow Viewers On DStv - January 2022 Ratings

The public broadcaster's viewership remains in tact as the government moves ahead with their plan to terminate analogue viewing. Of course, things seem to be heading south for S3 drama The Estate.

SABC 1:

Uzalo - 6 995 444
Generations The Legacy - 5 304 063
Skeem Saam - 3 930 841
2000-2159 - 3 373 310
Zulu News - 2 467 407
Xhosa News - 2 324 789
Uzalo Repeat - 2 230 498
1800-1959 - 2 058 019
Skeem Saam Repeat - 2 030 508
Uzalo Omnibus - 2 022 317
Matric Results Announcement - 2 016 441
Real Goboza - 1 770 658
The Estate - 1 759 359
Ikas'lami - 1 663 859
Nyan Nyan - 1 659 980
African Dreams - 1 634 972
Muvhango Repeat - 1 578 770
0800-0959 - 1 539 501
Selimathunzi - 1 491 988
Broken Society - 1 419 480

Notes:
- Uzalo, Generations: The Legacy and Skeem Saam remain in the top 3.
- Uzalo hogs the most slots in the Top 10.
- The Estate drops from 7th spot in December to the 13th spot in January.
- News on SABC 1 is currently hogging the Top 10.
- Ikas'lami is currently the most watched reality show.

SABC 2:

Muvhango - 3 952 923
Giyani - 1 192 086
Ditlabonyane Ke Ditlaboima - 955 385
Hlala Kwabafileyo - 944 274
7De Laan - 928 284
Live Lotto Draw - 926 583
Muvhango Omnibus - 813 935
Ke Nyala Mang - 2 772 925
Ses/Tsw/Sep News - 729 954
Nuus News - 696 439
Uzalo Repeat - 657 394
Music - 649 977
Morning Live - 613 029
Bidding Farewell to Archbishop Ereritus - 573 455
Muvhango Repeat - 569 628
Shrek the Halls - 565 341
The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Movie - 523 527
Giyani Repeat - 515 192
Skeem Saam Repeat - 501 773
The Rev Reli - 491 980

Notes
- As usual, 7de Laan is the most adored Afrikaans soap and outside Nuus the only Afrikaans related program on the list.
- Muvhango hogs the most slots in the Top 20 on top of being the most watched show.
- Gambling aka Lotto remains a top priority this month.
- Ke Nyala Mang was the most watched sport program.

Read Also:
- Upcoming programming for Zee World and Star Life
- SABC Encore and SABC Children channel might be in development 
- Viewership stats for Glow TV, Zee World, Star Life in January
- A list of Afrikaans voice actors for Die Put and Droomvelore
- Unforseen Love, Bold And Beautiful and Destined Love coming soon to Star Life
- Doodsondes S4 coming soon to eExtra
- Saloni and East Meets West coming soon to SABC 2
- Dokter Ali S2 coming in April on eExtra

SABC 3:

Face Off Movie - 652 702
Betway Cricket Inbound Tour 3rd Odi Inte - 618 679
Betway Cricket Inbound Tour Third Test:S - 579 160
The Lion King Movie - 574 900
Dynasties - 567 764
Betway One Day International Series:Sout - 553 047
Betway Cricket Inbound Tour Second Odi I - 530 365
Con Air Movie - 519 438
The Estate Omnibus - 483 421
The Lion King II : Simba's Pride Movie - 457 518
News - 438 154
The X Factor Celebrity - 436 515
Animal Einsteins Documentary - 417 365
Betway Cricket Inbound Tour Second Test - 416 328
Gone in Sixty Seconds Movie - 366 383
Cricket Build up - 355 080
Love Simon Movie - 354 474
Tyres and Braaiers Repeat - 330 169
The Estate Repeat - 320 844
The Estate - 312 382

Notes:
- All slots of The Estate dropped between 6-8.
- Just like e.tv, even movies occupy most of the slots in the Top 20 section.
- Dynasties was the most watched doccie.
- The X Factor Celebrity was the most watched variety show and only international series on the list.
- Betway was the most watched sports program on top of also occupying the most slots in the Top 20.
- The Lion King is the only animated project on the list.

e.tv:

Scandal - 5 055 860
Imbewu - 4 433 002
House Of Zwide - 3 956 323
Chinese Zodiac - 2 790 764
Anacondas: the Hunt for the Blood Orchid - 2 540 794
Anaconda - 2 508 808
Tomb Raider - 2 407 194
Mechanic II - 2 374 554
Durban Gen - 2 205 604
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle - 2 124 963
Tower Heist - 1 899 146
Imbewu Repeat - 1 820 546
Family Time with Angus Buchan - 1 779 494
The Mechanic - 1 739 509
Night School - 1 714 630
E.TV News - 1 705 502
Super Connectors Game Show - 1 663 726
Charlie's Angels - 1 647 579
Our Perfect Wedding - 1 607 320
Britain's Got Talent - 1 555 674

Notes
- Durban Gen is the only soap not present in the Top 5 in the month of January.
- Imbewu is the only soap with a repeat slot in the Top 20.
- Chinese Zodiac was the most watched movie alongside Tomb Raider as the only movies to not have a sequel in the Top 20.
- Britain's Got Talent is the only international series on the list.
- e.tv news is the only news program on the list.
- Super Connectors was the most watched and only mini slot filler on the channel.

As reported earlier in the week, Big Brother Mzansi slipping in the cracks and as seen through the figures below. The show is currently occupying the 15th tile within the Top 30.

DStv:

MZAN Gomora - 1 166 871 & 1 420 910
MZAN The Queen - 1 069 713 & 1 213 553
MZAN Mnakwethu Happily Ever After - 909 194 & 1 066 875
MZAN Our Perfect Wedding - 798 792 & 929 282
MZAN The Republic - 768 592 & 877 478
MZAN The River - 733 559 & 888 292
MZAN Diep City - 698 085 & 816 554
MZAN The Ranakas - 642 174 & 772 948
MWET Ubizo - 611 357 & 755 489
MZAN Date My Family - 605 727 & 693 875
MOJA Umndeni - 603 097 & 733 345
MZAN Mzali Wami - 580 910 & 715 820
MZAN Diep City Repeat - 566 429 & 655 879
MZAN Gomora Repeat - 540 592 & 667 977
MZAN Big Brother Mzansi - 529 041 & 613 391
MBIO Lokshin Bioskop: Tsotsinkie 3 - 522 494 & 632 853
MZAN Ingane Yam - 511 971 & 600 386
MZAN The Queen Repeat - 500 615 & 591 461
MZAN The River Repeat - 493 186 & 605 476
MWET I Blew it - 486 094 & 578 636
MOJA Lenyalo Lethata - 477 117 & 582 696
MZAN The Real Housewives of Durban - 468 719 & 534 359
MOJA Dloz'lami - 456 695 & 489 290
MOJA Rea Tsotella - 425 479 & 423 481
MZAN The River - 417 101 & 528 892
MWET Ehostela - 404 642 & 528 467
MWET Isibaya Repeat - 397 796 & 501 233
MWET Isibaya - 385 783 & 482 801
MBIO Lokshin Bioskop: Tsotsinkie - 382 339 & 474 549
MWET The Queen Omnibus 378 521 & 478 055

Notes
- Gamora and The Queen are the only shows with a million views alongside Mnakwethu Happily Ever After with digital views.
- Mnakwethu Happily Ever was the most watched reality show on DStv.
- Umdeni was the most watched documentary on DStv and program on Moja Love.
- Big Brother Mzansi was the most watched variety show on DStv.
- Ubizo is the only program on Mzansi Wethu occupying the Top 10 on DStv and most watched on the channel.
- Mzansi Magic occupies the most spots in the Top 10.
- Drama series particularly from Mzansi Magic occupy the most slots.

Also read:
- Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel?
- Mzansi Magic Music gets a makeover
- Tellytrack will stop airing on DStv
- Free State will likely get linear channel by 2025
- Multichoice won't be adding anymore community channels
- Could SABC Children be an exact replica of SABC Education?
- African Animation Network rolling out a programming block
- Kwara TV might launch on StarSat internationally
- Limpopo TV no longer launching on StarSat but could roll out on SABC's DTT

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Roundups #16: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Launches On Africa Magic, Teen Wolf Cast Has Been Announced Alongside New Season Of Halo On Paramount+ And Housemates Liberia Coming Soon To DStv

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Nigeria is back on Africa Magic

The Old favourite TV Show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is back on air and it’s taking off in March 2022 according to BLKMedia, the brain behind the show. It will be on air every Sunday night on African Magic Family on DSTV, STV and NTA.

According to  the Managing Director of UP, Agada Apochi, explained the group’s decision to sponsor Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series 2-The Rebirth’ was borne out of the desire to educate, excite and entertain Nigerians by bringing back the game show that keeps families at the edge of their seats.

Apochi further stated that the investment in the game show was not only aimed at promoting the brands in the company’s portfolio but geared towards building a better future for Nigeria by informing, educating, and entertaining them.

Paramount+ greenlit more content

Paramount+ announced more of its hit series from Taylor Sheridan, 1883 , is planned for the service following a record-breaking performance that shattered the service’s record as the most-watched title ever globally. Additionally, the service has.ordered 1932 , the next chapter of the “Yellowstone” origin story. Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, 1932 will follow a new generation of Duttons during the time of western expansion, Prohibition and the Great Depression.

Paramount+ also announced that its highly anticipated upcoming series HALO, based on the iconic Xbox franchise, has been renewed for a second season prior to the series’ upcoming launch on Thursday, March 24, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and in all international markets where the streaming service is available.

Also read:
- Coroner and Tell Me Your Secrets coming soon to Universal TV
- Kidz Club is back for the March holidays and more on Studio Universal
- In March, E! will also be hosting the Oscars live from the red carpet and launch the cover bands
- Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV?
- February on The Home Channel
- Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv?
- Paramount+ greenlit Knuckle TV series and Seal Team movie
- AEW: Battle Of The Belts launches on TNT
- February on CBS Reality
- NCIS: Los Angeles might be cancelled after 13 seasons

Cast set to reprise their roles in upcoming Teen Wolf Movie include:
Tyler Posey as Scott McCall
Holland Roden as Lydia Martin
Shelley Hennig as Malia Tate
Crystal Reed as Allison Argent
Orny Adams as Coach Bobby Finstock
Linden Ashby as Sheriff Noah Stilinski
JR Bourne as Chris Argent
Seth Gilliam as Dr. Alan Deaton
Colton Haynes as Jackson Whittemore
Ryan Kelley as Deputy Jordan Parrish
Melissa Ponzio as Melissa McCall
Dylan Sprayberry as Liam Dunbar

Housemates launching: Keynote Speech by Amb. Anthony Navo, CEO AYV Media Empire

I was inspired to establish Africa Young Voices Media Empire (AYV) because of the many raw and great talents I saw in Sierra Leone in journalism and entertainment who needed a platform to showcase their talents to the World.

This Housemates Salone Reality Show is also a result of that same vision. I'm happy that today we are celebrating Season 3, with the show set to be shown live on DSTV Channel 399. This is the first Sierra Leone reality t v Show that will be shown to millions across the World through our new partnership with DSTV. It now means a bigger platform for our entertainers to attract bigger opportunities.

Finally, I want to thank the entire team AYV, Africell, our partners, and all Sierra Leoneans who have been with me on this journey since we began. I'm proud that every year, the show continues to get more bigger, interesting, and appreciated by the public. Let us all continue to do our best to rebrand Sierra Leone through entertainment. I thank you all. And good luck to all intending participants.

Also read:
- Paramount+ and Nickelodeon expand kids slate
- Possible channel closures from Warner Bros. Discovery
- ViacomCBS rebrands into Paramount
- Beauty And The Beast and Luck In My Fate coming soon to Zee World
- The first batch of drama series coming to M-Net, 1Magic and Showmax
- Could Nicktoons be discontinued in Africa and likely the rest of the world?
- February on WildEarth
- Unforseen Love, Bold And Beautiful and Destined Love coming soon to Star Life
- Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel?
- February on Comedy Central, MTV and BET

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Animal Themed Series 'The Pet Rescuers' And 'Animal Embassy' Heading To Da Vinci Kids Africa + More - March 2022 Highlights

Kids Programmes
The Pet Rescuers – PREMIERE
From March 16th – Wednesdays 18:55 (Repeats Thursdays 19:35 & Sundays 18:00)
The Pet Rescuers follows the adventures and challenges of a devoted team on a mission to give abandoned pets another chance at a happy life. This heart-warming series will take you on an extraordinary journey and restore your faith in humanity.

Animal Embassy – PREMIERE
From March 20th – Sundays 18:25 (Repeats Thursdays 18:55 & Fridays 19:35)
Entertaining and informative, this series will take you behind the scenes of Loro Parque - one of the world’s best zoos. Packed with engaging characters - both animal and human, Animal Embassy reveals the unshakeable devotion to conservation and animal welfare.

Also read: 
- Possible channel closures from Warner Bros. Discovery
- Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV?
- NCIS: Los Angeles might get cancelled
- Cartoonito launches on Boomerang across Europe possibly as a trial run before scrapping the channel
- Paramount+ greenlit Knuckle TV series and Seal Team movie
- Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel?
- February on ViacomCBS Africa channels
- BBC Kids launches in the United States, could Africa be next?

Continuing Kids Programmes
Doki – Saturdays 09:00
Darwin & Newts – Sundays 09:00
Wild Kratts – Every day 08:05
Superhero Sprinter Galore – Every day 08:50

Monthly Special
International Women’s Day
Tuesday, March 8th from 13:00 to 20:25
13:00 Art with Mati and Dada – Lange 13:10 When I Grow Up – Sound Editor, Forest Manager, AI Computer Scientist and Space Technician 13:55 One Stop Science Shop – Microscopic Revelations and Environmental Science 14:20 Mind Blowing Breakthroughs – Marie Curie - The Invisible Rays 14:45 Do You Know? – X-ray and Sock, and Maddie, Space and You - Space Robots 15:20 Make Me a Super – Stop a Bullet and Master Invulnerability, and Riding the Wave and Manipulating Water 16:10 Did I Mention Invention? – Cellphone Inventor and Girls Who Code 16:55 Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom – Derbyshire, Widdowson, Herschel and Curie 18:55 Horrible Histories – Formidable Florence Nightingale, Home Vids and Fierce Females 20:25 Xploration Nature Knows Best – Sticky Science

Early Morning with Da Vinci
Every day from 06:00
06:00 Do You Know? 06:30 Siesta Z 06:45 The Treehouse Stories 06:55 Mily Miss Questions 07:05 Marvellous Makes 07:10 PinCode 07:30 Darwin & Newts 07:50 Addison 08:05 Wild Kratts 08:30 Kosmix 08:45 The Fixies 08:55 Superhero Sprinter Galore

Also read:
- Paramount+ and Nickelodeon expand kids slate
- Baby TV could be on the chopping block
- The last FOX Life available in the United States closes down in March
- Disney closing multiple channels in Latin America
- National Geographic ending in the UK and several other markets
- Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv?
- Could Nicktoons be discontinued in Africa and likely the rest of the world?
- February on Cartoon Network and Boomerang

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