DStv weekly highlights 8-14 March 2024

Channel: OneZed

Wanilata

Genre: Drama

Monday 11 March at 18:00 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up

They say love is blind but only to those who cannot see what’s right in front of them! Wanilata, Zambezi Magic’s new dating show is here to show us singletons’s who are not afraid to confess love to their crushes.

Uncle Limbani

Genre: Comedy

Tuesday 12 March at 18:30 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up

A mischievous alcohol-loving garden boy is in perpetual pursuit of ways to get rich quick so that he can live his dream life. His efforts land him in constant trouble with either his demanding girlfriend, his tolerant employers or their bossy maid.

Mpali

Genre: Drama

Thursday 14 March at 20:30 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up

Nguzu returns home and is shocked to learn his farm has closed down and seized by his enemy with the help of one of his wives, whilst coming to terms with betrayal, he’s silently mourning a death of another wife. Will the farm and family ever rise?

Channel: Zambezi Magic

Royal Qlique

Genre: Reality

Sunday 10 March at 20:00 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

Hold onto your crowns, because Zambia’s most talked-about reality show is back and fiercer than ever!

Ten Tamanga Street

Genre: Drama

Monday 11 March at 19:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

‘Ten Tamanga Street’ follows the lives of three households: the Yumbas, the Ngoma brothers, and the Siwalila family. With their individual struggles and compelling stories, these residents of Tamanga Street navigate a web of challenges and uncertainties that will keep audiences hooked.

Confirmed Comedy Show with Anne Kansiime

Genre: Comedy

Thursday 14 March at 21:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

Ndine Emma and Anne Kansiime command the stage with their solo acts, delivering an electrifying night of laughter and entertainment.

SPORT

PGA Tour: Arnold Palmer Invitational

Sport: Golf

Friday 8 – Sunday 10 March at 20:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium

The PGA Tour continues with the Arnold Palmer Invitational, set for the Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando Florida.

Formula 1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Sport: Motorsport

Saturday 9 March at 19:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium

The second round of the 2024 Formula 1 season is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, set for the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

MotoGP: Grand Prix of Qatar

Sport: Motorsport

Sunday 10 March at 15:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium

The first round of the 2024 MotoGP season is the Grand Prix of Qatar, set for the Lusail International Circuit.

Premier League: Liverpool v Manchester City

Sport: Football

Sunday 10 March at 18:30 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up

The pick of Premier League matches this weekend is the meeting of Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.

ESPN

NBA: Golden State Warriors v Chicago Bulls

Sport: Basketball

Friday 8 March at 05:00 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up

The 2023-24 NBA season continues on Friday morning with a clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Chicago Bulls.

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers v Milwaukee Bucks

Sport: Basketball

Sunday 10 March at 21:00 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up

The 2023-24 NBA season continues on Sunday evening with a clash between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Milwaukee Bucks.

ESPN FC

Sport: Football

Tuesday 12 March at 17:35 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up

A round-up of the latest news from the world of football at the ESPN studios in Bristol, Connecticut.

SportsCenter

Sport: General

Wednesday 13 March at 13:00 on ESPN, available on DStv Family and up

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on ‘SportsCenter’, ESPN’s first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979.

MOVIES

Primal

Genre: Action, thriller

Friday 8 March at 21:30 on Studio Universal, available on DStv Compact and up

Frank, a notorious hunter, illegally captures a white jaguar and other deadly animals, transporting them on a ship. However, a chained assassin on the watercraft breaks free and releases them. Starring Nicolas Cage, directed by Nick Powell.

Shotgun Wedding

Genre: Comedy, romance

Saturday 9 March at 18:00 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium

Darcy and Tom gather their families for a destination wedding, but the ceremony gets put on hold when gunmen take everyone hostage. Now, they must do everything they can to save their loved ones. Starring Jennifer Lopez, directed by Jason Moore.

War Dogs

Genre: Comedy, crime

Sunday 10 March at 16:05 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium

David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, two petty gun dealers, make it big when they find themselves being assigned a $300 million contract from the American government. Starring Jonah Hill, directed by Todd Phillips.

Braveheart

Genre: Drama, action

Sunday 10 March at 20:00 on TNT, available on DStv Access and up

William Wallace, a Scottish rebel, along with his clan, sets out to battle King Edward I of England, who killed his bride a day after their marriage. Starring and directed by Mel Gibson.

                                                                                                                                                TELENOVELAS

Ring of Fire

Genre: Drama

Monday 11 March at 11:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Family and up

Anurag, Ragini, and Sristi, are caught up in a love triangle that gets worse over time and turns wild. Their families are also not far behind causing relentless drama for the trio.

Mismatched

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 12 March at 13:00 on StarLife, available on DStv Family and up

A man and a woman with conflicting opinions about gender roles in society fall in love with each other.

Cennet: The Power of Destiny

Genre: Drama

Wednesday 13 March at 10:20 on Telemundo, available on DStv Family and up

Cennet was abandoned as a baby and has struggled bravely through life, desperate for the motherly love she has missed out on.

The One Who Couldn’t Love

Genre: Drama

Thursday 14 March at 10:20 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up

Ana Paula, a kind nurse, gets a job in a huge mansion where she has to take care of Rogelio, who is recuperating from an accident. She learns about his tragic past and slowly starts falling for him.

KIDS

Hailey’s On It!

Genre: Animation

Monday 11 March at 08:05 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up

Hailey, a risk-averse but resourceful teenager in Oceanside, California, embarks on a mission to complete every item on her long list of challenging, and sometimes impractical, tasks in order to save the world.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood

Genre: Animation

Tuesday 12 March at 11:05 on PBS Kids, available on DStv Easy View and up

Every day Daniel puts on his red sweater, ties his shoes, and invites a new generation of preschoolers into the Neighbourhood of Make-Believe. Daniel shares his daily adventures with pals O the Owl, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday and Miss Elaina.

Madly Madagascar

Genre: Animation

Wednesday 13 March at 07:00 on Dreamworks, available on DStv Family and up

Alex is smitten with Okapi, but she does not like him. King Julien finds a love potion that gets Okapi interested in Alex. Unfortunately, the entire savannah takes a liking to him too.

Pokemon

Genre: Animation

Thursday 14 March at 07:20 on Cartoon Network, available on DStv Family and up

The great adventures of 10 year old Ash Ketchum, a young Pokémon Trainer from Pallet Town, as well as his best friend and everlasting companion Pikachu.

INTERNATIONAL

My 600lb Life

Genre: Reality

Saturday 9 March at 20:00 on TLC, available on DStv Access and up

Eight people, who weigh over six-hundred pounds, enrol themselves in a year-long fitness regime and try to bring their obesity under control.

Out Chef’d

Genre: Reality, cooking

Tuesday 12 March at 18:00 on Food Network, available on DStv Compact and up

Eddie Jackson challenges amateur home cooks to go head-to-head in an intense, one-round cookoff against acclaimed celebrity chefs. To even the odds, the home cook only needs one vote from a panel of random tasters to walk away with the $5,000 prize.

Exposed: Naked Crimes

Genre: Reality, documentary

Tuesday 12 March at 20:55 on Discovery Channel, available on DStv Premium

Get up close and personal with the most exposed offenders ever caught on camera. Witnesses and police share the inside stories of dangerous crimes committed totally naked. From burglaries in the buff to nude DUIs, these lawbreakers let it all hang out.

Undercover Billionaire

Genre: Reality

Wednesday 13 March at 19:40 on Discovery Family, available on DStv Access and up

With just $100 in their pockets, three business titans are dropped in unfamiliar cities, stripped of their names, money and contacts and given a simple challenge: Build a $1 million business in just 90 days.

CATCH UP

Ultimate Wedding Planner

Genre: Reality

Eight aspiring wedding planners battle it out to transform six real couples’ weddings in just three days under the watchful eye of judges Fred Sirieix, Sara Davies and Raj Somaiya.

Ciao House

Genre: Reality, cooking

Ten chefs move into a villa in Italy, where they are tested on their knowledge and mastery of Italian cuisine through a series of challenges.

Deadly Standoffs

Genre: Documentary

Delving into the stories behind some of the most devastating standoffs in recent US history, from the early tensions that sparked these confrontations, to their deadly conclusions.

Viking Quest: America

Genre: Documentary

The construction and transatlantic crossing of the Draken Harald Hårfagre, the largest and most authentic recreation of a Viking ship ever built.