As Africa’s leading pay-tv platform, DStv continues with its drive to remain as the major player in the sector, it is now importing more content from Britain to add variety on its bouquets.

This move is set to see the platform solve the issue of repeats which is one of the major challenges which has caused many to dump it for other service providers, particularly the new and trending video on demand platforms.

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With BBC First channel being discontinued from September 1, Zimbabwean fans of British entertainment will not lose out as there are plans to extend the amount of UK-sourced content on M-Net and other channels.

“The plan is to focus on BBC Brit for drama and variety, while there will be increased acquisition of British content for M-Net, which will reduce the repeats on M-Net and strengthen daytime schedules,” said publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, Liz Dziva.

Award-winning British shows in this mix will include The Chase, Love Island UK and Britain’s Got Talent, as well as series one of The Bay and The CaCapture.

“BBC Brit will continue to offer drama series as part of its schedule, including some from BBC First, and new opportunities will be sought by MultiChoice Group to source a full range of quality productions coming out of the UK,” highlighted Dziva.

The MultiChoice Group has said it remains committed to maintaining its long-standing relationship with the BBC and will continue work to with that broadcaster to ensure the best British entertainment for its customers, maintaining a great quality offering at the best value.