DStv (Digital Satellite Television) is service owned by MultiChoice with it’s Headquarters at Ferndale, Gauteng, South Africa. DSTV is a Sub-Saharan African[Africa] excluding North Africa and Somalia with direct broadcast satellite . The service launched in 1995 and provides multiple channels and services to their subscribers, around 11.9 million, with South Africa, Namibia and Nigeria being the major subscribers.
Kenya, Ghana, Angola, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mauritius, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Lesotho, Ethiopia, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Swaziland and Botswana additionally served by the company.
With the breakout of the coronavirus (Covid-19) impacting countries globally, industries and economies across the world, and the video entertainment industry is no different. Here is a list of DStv production schedule changes that have been implemented.
Changes you should know about
We bring to you the latest from channels with major scheduling changes or big news and to notice that all schedules are subject to further changes, and that updates can occur at a moment’s notice.
Cartoon Network (301)
Disney XD (304)
Disney Jr. (309)
NickToons (308)
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards postponed
Kids and the young-at-heart were looking forward to the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, but the awards show has been postponed to protect the artists and every person involved or attending the event.
How the SuperSport viewing schedule is being impacted by Covid-19
Some major sporting events affected by Coronavirus spread Include
Athletics
Postponed
World Indoor Champs – until 2021
Paris Marathon – to 18 October
Cycling
Postponed
Strade Bianche
Milano-Sanremo
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
Giro di Sicilia
Cancelled
Tirreno-Adriatico
UAE Tour – only the last two days are cancelled
Football
Postponed
Premier League – All Matches
SkyBet Championship – All Matches
FA Cup – All Matches
Italian Serie A – All Matches
LaLiga – All Matches
UCL – Valencia vs. Atalanta
UCL – PSG vs. Dortmund
UCL – Barcelona vs. Napoli
UCL – Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea
UCL – Man City vs. Real Madrid
UCL – Juventus vs. Lyon
UEL – Sevilla vs. Roma
UEL – Inter Milan vs. Getafe
Cancelled
UEFA International Friendly – Belgium vs Portugal
UEFA International Friendly – Switzerland vs Belgium
UEFA International Friendly – Portugal vs Croatia
Behind closed doors
UCL – Valencia vs. Atalanta
UCL – PSG vs. Dortmund
UCL – Barcelona vs. Napoli
UCL – Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea
UEL – LASK vs. Man Utd
UEL – Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Basel
UEL – Wolfsburg vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
UEL – Olympiacos vs. Wolves
Golf
Postponed
Women’s Amateur Asia Pacific
European – Kenya Open
European – Indian Open
European – Maybank Champs
European – China Open
Cancelled
LPGA – Thailand
LPGA – Women’s World Champs
LPGA – Blue Bay
Gymnastics
Cancelled
FIG WC – Artistic Stuttgart
Postponed
FIG WC: Artistic Doha – to 5 – 6 June
FIG WC: Rhythmic Pesaro – to 7 June
Motorsport
Postponed
SBK – Qatar
SBK – Spain – to 23 – 25 October
SBK – France – to 2 – 4 October
MotoGP – Thailand – to 3 – 4 October
MotoGP – Americas – to 14 – 15 November
Cancelled
MotoGP – Qatar – Qualifying & MotoGP races cancelled
FIA WEC – Sebring 1000 Miles
Behind closed doors
Formula 1 – Bahrain
Rugby
Postponed
World Sevens Series – Hong Kong – to 9 – 11 October
World Sevens Series – Singapore – to 17 – 18 October
Six Nations – Ireland vs. Italy
Six Nations – Italy vs. England
Six Nations – France vs. Ireland
Women’s Six Nations – Italy vs. Scotland
Women’s Six Nations – France vs. Ireland
Shooting
Postponed
ISSF World Cup – to 5 – 12 May and 2 – 9 June
Swimming
Postponed
FINA – Diving World Series – Kazan
FINA – Diving World Cup – Tokyo
Tennis
Cancelled
ATP 1000 – BNP Paribas Open
DSTV Suport It’s Subscribers
MultiChoice Group which owns Dstv said in a statement said “Staying informed about the latest news on the [coronavirus outbreak] is the first step in stopping its spread,” With this viewers will have access to international broadcasters like BBC World, CNN and Euronews Now, and also get access to local channels: eNCA, SABC News, Newzroom Afrika.
The channels will be available through DStv Now and MultiChoice’s online streaming platform that are available on PCs, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and Xbox consoles, the company said.
Introduction of Learning TV Channel Live on DStv and GOtv platforms
MultiChoice Ghana Ltd has partnered with the Ministry of Education (MoE), Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to support the distribution of the Ghana Learning TV channel on both DStv and GOtv platforms from 14th April 2020 to allow Ghanaian learners access to GES approved educational content.
The introduction of this new learning channel on DStv and GOtv comes on the heels of the launch of Mindset Pop, launched by Multichoice across Africa, dedicated to Primary School learners with key focus on the Class 1-6 curriculum.
Ghana Learning TV is a 24-hour free-to-air channel launched by the Ministry of Education and the GES dedicated to broadcast of educational materials for senior high school (SHS) students, while content for the Junior High School (JHS) and basic school students will follow in due course.
Managing Director, MultiChoice Ghana, Cecil Sunkwa-Mills, believes the introduction of the learning channel on DStv and GOtv platforms will afford all learners who are home to continue learning amidst the partial lockdown.
Publice Advice to stop coronavirus spreading.
Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home), or one form of exercise a day (a run, walk or cycle, alone or with members of your household)
If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times
Wash your hands as soon as you get home
Do not meet others, even friends or family
You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms
