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DStv adds exciting International Channels and Content

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DStv continues to offer its customers ever-more value, with the addition of a host of new channels for customers, and an enticing array of fresh international content on flagship channel, M-Net.

 

International Telenovela, Wildlife & Kids’ Content

DStv is adding five new channels, across packages, which bring some of the world’s most gripping telenovelas and unique entertainment for kids to Africa’s number one video entertainment platform – delivering even more value and choice.

tlnovelas (DStv Channel 133) launched on 14 September 2020, with a huge array of English-dubbed Mexican telenovelas from Latin America’s second-largest producer, Televisa. There’s no better place for stories of love and betrayal, with beautiful people satiating the desire for fairytale endings. The channel is hugely popular across Lusophone Africa.

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ZooMoo (DStv Channel 314) is a Canadian kids’ channel that delivers a unique mix of live action combined with animation and puppets – it’s the world’s first fully interactive pre-school channel dedicated entirely to animals and nature, aimed at kids aged 2-7 years old. ZooMoo launches as a pop-up channel on DStv, which will be available from 1 October 2020 to 31 March 2021.

 

KIX (DStv Channel 114) is the ultimate destination for Action Movies in Africa. A customized and dedicated service, KIX offers fans a high-octane blend of martial arts, action and thriller movies from the East and West, all presented in English.  From the most compelling Asian and Hollywood blockbusters to the best Kung Fu classics of all time, as well as many other never-seen-before action and thriller titles in the region, KIX brings excitement, thrills and an adrenaline rush in high definition to all viewers.  Get into Action with KIX – your one-stop shop for all action movies! KIX Launches on 1 October. 

 

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Turkish Novella channel Timeless Drama Channel (DStv Channel 123) comes to DStv from 1 October 2020 to 31 March 2021, with high-quality glossy telenovelas and costume dramas.

 

tvN (DStv Channel 134) opens up the world of Korean drama to DStv customers, on the back of rapidly growing global interest in the quirky world of K-Pop and all things Korean. The channel is from the Oscar-winning producers of Parasite, featuring shows produced by some of the biggest players in the Korean drama industry and serving up glossy, powerful content, which customers can look forward to, from November 2020, for 16 weeks, on DStv.

 

For more about these channels, visit www.dstv.com.

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M-Net continues to deliver best of International Content

 

While M-Net’s local dramas are set to pack a punch alongside reality fare such as Single Wives SA, viewers can rest assured that the channel will continue to bring Hollywood’s top-notch series to Africa, first.

 

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One of the many series to take note of is Mrs. America, featuring an A+ list of stars stepping into the shoes of some of the most iconic women of the culture wars of the 1970s.

 

Cate Blanchett plays Phyllis Schlafly, the conservative woman who led a campaign to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, championed by strong-willed second-wave feminists. Rose Byrne gives life to legendary women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem, Tracy Ullman is Betty Friedman, and some of the other prominent figures of the era are portrayed by Emmy winners and nominees Elizabeth Banks, Margo Martindale, Uzo Adula and Jeanne Tripplehorn.

 

The Good Lord Bird is an American drama miniseries, based on the 2013 novel of the same name by James McBride. The series was created and executive produced by Ethan Hawke and Mark Richard. Produced by Jason Blum, with Blumhouse Productions. This series will air express from the US. The Good Lord Bird comes to M-Net in October 2020, Express from the US.

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Based on the 2014 novel ‘You Should Have Known’ by Jean Hanff Korelitz, The Undoing stars Nicole Kidman, is written and produced by David E. Kelley, directed by Susanne Bier and premieres on M-Net in November 2020.

 

Coming to M-Net in December 2020, The Equalizer is a reimagining of the 1980s drama of the same name, which originally aired on the network from 1985 to 1989, and is the second reboot in the franchise, following the 2014 film and its 2018 sequel.

 

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Fans of M-Net’s massive series can look forward to the return of shows like The Good Place, Britain’s Got Talent, This Is Us, City of Angels, Grey’s Anatomy, The Voice and many more, between now and March 2021.

 

M-Net Movies Channels get streamlined

 

The news is already out that the M-Net Movies offering has streamlined from 1 September 2020 to deliver a more personal movie experience for movie fans.

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M-Net Movies Premiere, Smile, Action+, Action, All Stars & Zone have been condensed to M-Net Movies 1, 2, 3 and 4, to streamline the channel offering, giving fans the opportunity to discover more movies they love and make it easier to enjoy the channels across the new devices and platforms which have been announced by DStv. Popular holiday Pop-Up channel fliekNET becomes a permanent fixture on DStv as well.

 

The curated experience cements M-Net and M-Net Movies’ position as the undisputed leaders in entertainment and movies. In partnership with prolific local and international studios, the channels will be able to offer more movies that fans love, along with additional opportunities for the incredibly-popular Festivals and Pop-Ups – continuing to offer an uninterrupted movie experience with zero ad-breaks during movies, providing convenience to watch them whenever and however customers like.

 

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The shuffle is also a response to customers’ needs for fresher content and a greater viewing experience. There will also be more focus on local content investment, which will see a launch of local channels in March 2021 for Ghana, Ethiopia, Angola and Mozambique.

 

The M-Net Movies channels will showcase a host of movie festivals and themes for fans, including Heritage Month across all packages (September 2020); Horror-ween for Premium and Compact customers (October 2020); WWE Action Stars on M-Net Movies 4 (October 2020); Fairytales & Fantasy on M-Net Movies 1, Trilogies on M-Net Movies 2 and Queens of Comedy on M-Net Movies 3 & 4 (all in November 2020).

 

DStv Premium customers will have access to all the revamped M-Net Movie Channels. M-Net Movies 3 (Channel 106) will be available to customers on Compact Plus, and M-Net Movies 4 (Channel 108) will be available to Access customers. Pop-Up Channels will be available as special events throughout the year, with some selected for Premium, Compact and Access customers.

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For more about the changes to the M-Net Movies channels, visit www.dstv.com.

 

Pan-African Magic

Coming to DStv and GOtv in 2021 is a brand-new African Lifestyle channel, which will tell stories from across the continent. Blending content from various regions and Pan-African content with broad appeal, the new channel is a much-anticipated new addition to the DStv and GOtv offering.

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OldSwat features Unsigned and Talented artist; Quame Rhymz on “Obrefour”

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Ghana-born Belgian music producer known as OldSwat has started an initiative to give unheard, talented and unsigned artists the platform to share their stories with the world. “Obrefour” featuring Quame Rhymz is the first single off this project. The 14-track project titled “The Discovery” album features 14 talented up-and-coming artists from Ghana. (more…)

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Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD Leads GHS 600 million Note Programme Listing for Kasapreko Co. PLC on Ghana Fixed Income Market

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Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) in a strategic partnership as a joint lead arranger has lauded Kasapreko Co. Plc, an indigenous beverage manufacturer, for its ambitious growth plans following the official listing of the Series 1 GHS 600 million Note Programme on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM).

The funds raised will bolster Kasapreko Co. Plc’s working capital, financing capital expenditures such as operational expansion, and refinancing short-term debts.

Speaking at a joint press briefing in Accra, the Managing Director of CBG, Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo, emphasized the significance of the transaction, indicating that this is the first time an indigenous Ghanaian Bank has worked with an indigenous manufacturing company to raise funding from local pension funds in the public market. This signifies fostering strong partnerships among indigenous companies to overcome financing challenges innovatively. 

He added that the funding which is at a cost significantly lower than the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) for borrowing will cushion Kasapreko Co. Plc’s operations significantly.

He underlined the importance of addressing risks associated with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) while encouraging financial institutions and industries to develop financial structures that meet the evolving risks effectively.

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Mr. Addo stated, “This transaction is a testament to our overriding ambition to make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We stand with you in good times or in bad times”.

According to Mr. Addo, the support for Kasapreko Co. Plc highlights the economic impact of CBG’s lending philosophy.

The Managing Director of Kasapreko Co. Plc, Mr. Richard Adjei, welcomed the innovative financing source, describing it as a relatively cheaper capital and sustainable solution for business growth.

Mr. Adjei expressed his gratitude towards CBG for enabling them to explore alternatives beyond traditional Banks. With the infusion, Kasapreko Co. Plc aims to expand production capacity and enhance its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), having already exported products to Kenya and South Africa.

In attendance were Management members of the Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) including the Deputy Managing Director of Operations and Technology, Mr. Thairu Ndungu; Deputy Managing Director of Corporate Resources, Madam Nana Ama Poku and Director of Finance and Strategy, Mr. Charles Appiah and other senior executives of the Bank.

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Mr. Gregg Pitt, Deputy Managing Director; Mr. Humphrey Hessel-Appiah, Finance Director; Mr. Gerald Bonsu, Commercial Director; and Mr. Isaac Adjei, a Board Member, all of Kasapreko Co. Plc were also present.

Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) is wholly owned by the Government of Ghana and operates as a universal Bank with 114 branches in 13 regions of Ghana. The Bank has strong government support, a large SME client network, and a pool of diverse talent.

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Telecel Ghana Network Update

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Telecel Ghana has multiple sources of internet services through SAT3, WACS, ACE, and submarine fibre links to other international providers.

On the 12th of March 2024, Telecel Ghana lost internet capacity provided by WACS subsea cable, and immediately switched to ACE to maintain service.

On 14th March 2024, Telecel Ghana lost internet connectivity from its remaining providers SAT3 and ACE due to a cut in their undersea cables. This resulted in the disruption of data services on Mobile and Fixed networks.

Telecel Ghana has now secured new internet capacity and is progressively adding more capacities through local and international partners, including other Telecel subsidiaries. This, is in addition to local caching solutions which are enabling access to some content services such as YouTube, Facebook, Netflix etc.

Telecel Ghana sincerely appreciates the patience and understanding of its customers during this period. All customers will be refunded accordingly. 

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Please note that information circulating on social media platforms about the disconnection of Telecel Ghana due to debts owed is false and should be disregarded.

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SuperSport to air 13th African Games on DStv & GOtv from March 19

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SuperSport International have confirmed that the ongoing 13th African Games will telecast on DStv and GOtv from 19th to 23rd March 2024.

The broadcast will cover a wide range of sports disciplines. Given that this is also an Olympics year, the athletics, track, and field which began today may be the most significant sport fans across the continent would love to follow.

Currently Nigeria and South Africa, led by Egypt (first), are ranked second and third, respectively, on the medal standings.

Ahead of the live feed on your DStv and GOtv starting tomorrow 19th March 2024, SuperSport is streaming live the games on the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps.  Subsequently from tomorrow the broadcast would be open on DStv 248 (Variety 4) (DStv) and GOtv channel 131 (Select 2).

The 13th African Games are already delivering unforgettable experiences, reconnect your decoder to be part of a celebration of diverse sporting talent and cultural unity live from Accra Ghana.

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Hollard Ghana Empowers Student Entrepreneurs with Second Edition of Streetwise Finance Business Challenge.

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Hollard Ghana, the country’s favourite insurer, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life, awards Jnelp Innovations, a student entrepreneur, with GHC 40,000 as funding at the just-ended Hollard Streetwise Finance Entrepreneurship Business Challenge held at the University of Cape Coast. 

In collaboration with the University of Ghana Business School and the University of Cape Coast, the grant-based program showcased ten talented student-led businesses that presented their business ideas to a distinguished panel of judges in a bid to secure funding. Zenags Organics won the second-place prize of GHC 20,000, and Career Path won the third-place award of GHC 10,000.

Speaking on the essence of the event, Alexander Osei Mensah, General Manager of Operations at Hollard Insurance, described the initiative as a testament to the insurance group’s efforts to nurture entrepreneurial spirit and innovation among the youth.

“As a company that does well by doing good, our purpose is to bridge the gap between the corporate world and academia. Being an entrepreneurially driven company, Hollard believes in enabling its community to create better futures. Since universities are essential in nation-building and the training ground for business leaders, we focus on engaging tertiary students to ensure they are enabled to succeed in the future with Hollard’s support. In doing so, we aim to inspire more students to explore opportunities that will lead to successful employment upon graduation, particularly through entrepreneurship,” Alex added.GROUP HSBC

Portia Sackey, the founder of Jnelp Innovations, expressed her satisfaction with the event’s outcome, stating, “We are thrilled to be winners of the Hollard Streetwise Finance Business Challenge.   We are grateful to Hollard Ghana for this opportunity to help small businesses thrive. With this funding, we will expand our business by investing in research and development for our skin product and purchasing a tricycle and two extra automatic filling machines to enable us to meet the demanding markets with our products”. 

The success of the second edition of the Streetwise Finance Business Challenge reinforces Hollard Ghana’s commitment to fostering economic growth and empowering the next generation of business leaders. The company remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that contribute to the overall development of Ghana’s entrepreneurial landscape. Student startup businesses participating in the competition include Overseas, Gamkrib, Delsoy Foods, Shuttle Track, Prifrimps Food, Geia Technology, and Firefly I.O.

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Keren Arthur, PhD, the Director of the D-Hub, urged the winners to be strategic in their decisions while remembering that entrepreneurship is an experimental process. 

“Adopt a step-by-step process for using funds and know that entrepreneurship requires a small-scale pilot before major investment. To the other businesses who competed, don’t give up. This event has added to your story, and I hope this will make you stronger and even more committed to taking the ideas forward. The doors of the D-Hub are always open to help you chart the next chapter of your story,” she added.

 

The country’s favourite insurance group is Hollard Ghana, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life Assurance. The group combines its deep local knowledge of the market, having previously operated in Ghana for 25 years as Metropolitan Insurance, with the world-class expertise of an international insurance brand in 18 countries worldwide. With feet firmly planted on Ghanaian soil but headquartered in South Africa, Hollard delivers innovative insurance solutions customised to the unique risks Ghanaians face. Hollard offers various life and general insurance products, including funeral, personal accident, motor, business, travel, home, and more, and can be reached via 0307000599. Beyond various nationwide office branches and Hollard 2U franchise shops, Ghanaians can find Hollard at Shell Fuel Station Welcome Shops, Melcom stores and online at www.hollard.com.gh, www.melcom.com/hollard-insurance and www.jumia.com.gh for all their insurance needs.

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Team South Africa withdraws hockey from African Games due to poor pitch conditions

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South Africa’s hockey teams have decided to withdraw from the 2023 African Games hockey competition due to concerns regarding the poor quality of the pitch at Theodosia Okoh stadium in Accra. (more…)

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