AfricaMagic channel gets bigger

who own DStv, have increased subscription price for DStv’s Premium Bouquet from US$70,00 to US$73,00,  while the Compact Plus bouquet prices are set to increase from US$48,00 to US$50,00 effective April 1, 2012.
However, the monthly subscription for DStv Compact, Family, Access, Dual view, Asian and PVR access will remain unchanged.
A statement by MultiChoice read: “We appreciate your continued support and remain committed to providing you with world-class entertainment, as well as new technological and programming advancements.”
Obviously, there is nothing wrong with MultiChoice increasing their fees but to most Zimbabweans it means quite a lot since most areas are now affected by load- shedding.
What this mean is that the majority of subscribers have not yet invested in a generator or solar energy such that even if they pay their full subscriptions obviously              they are least likely to get value for their money.
So the complaint is that MultiChoice should at least devise ways to ensure that payment is related to use in the same way as prepaid electricity or airtime.
Elsewhere on M-Net, Africamagic — which was first launched on DStv nearly a decade ago — celebrated in style with exciting programmes.
Currently, the two AfricaMagic channels deliver original stories, dramas, series and talk shows which capture the diverse imagery, culture and thinking of the continent.
This has stimulated phenomenal growth and interest and has inspired M-Net to further expand its AfricaMagic channel offering to meet its viewers increased demand for content made in Africa for Africa.
As a result, M-Net has now announced that it  is developing the AfricaMagic channels further to ensure that audiences get the best possible selection of African programming available under one brand. Thus, all M-Net productions in East, West and Central Africa will now be found on an expanded line-up of AfricaMagic channels.
“Big Brother, Jacob’s Cross, Tinsel and 53 Extra, are just some of the shows that audiences have rated highly,” said M-Net Africa managing director Biola Alabi.
They were previously shown on the M-Net Africa channel but we are increasing our range of AfricaMagic channels and moving these programmes to an exciting new AfricaMagic branded channel.
This is, in fact, the ideal home for them, where they will become part of a homegrown brand that viewers have themselves made one of the biggest names in Africa. This will take place at the same time as the reorganisation of some of the channels on DStv — so the timing is perfect.”
Beginning this April, DStv will feature AfricaMagic Entertainment, AfricaMagic Family and AfricaMagic Movies.
“This AfricaMagic expansion is also a tribute to their talent and faith in us. We’re fortunate to partner with professionals who recognise that many African businesses are forging bold futures, futures that they too will benefit from in the long term.
“So we want to salute them because, together with our viewers, they’re bringing the African legacies of community and storytelling into a new era.”

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