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Vaa le DStv this festive

The festive season is upon us which means 2024 is almost over but that doesn’t mean that the fun times are over! It’s everyone’s favourite time of the year where every activity and every gathering presents itself with a moment to remember.

This year, there’s no better companion to pair all these magical moments with than the best entertainment on-the-go on DStv Stream. Whether it’s a night out with majita, family get togethers over 7 colours on the couch, or hitting the road to visit friends and familythe “Vaa Le DStv This Festive” campaign is set to bring DStv Botswana viewers an unforgettable experience, loaded with family favourites, adrenaline-pumping sports, and exclusive series to keep the holiday spirit high. “The festive season is all about bonding and making memories that last a lifetime with those closest to us, and at MultiChoice Botswana we know how much our customers require convenience and flexibility during this time,” says Stephanie Pillay, MultiChoice Botswana Managing Director. “With DStv Stream, we are able to provide our customers with the same entertainment that’s gotten them through the year, wherever they are this holiday season!” DStv Stream allows subscribers access to their DStv subscription without a decoder or installation, as long as they have access to an internet connection and a Smart Device.

Customers can enjoy the action and movement of the festive season while still being able to watch live sport, movies, their favourite TV shows, kids content and news, at no extra cost. DStv is set to unwrap the magic of the festive season with an electrifying lineup to keep the whole family hooked! Prepare for a thrilling return of fan favourites and a fresh slate of new content that will make your holiday watching experience unforgettable. Nothing says festive like local flavour, and in November, DStv Botswana viewers will be treated to three locally produced films on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161). Mokwalo, Buying The Cow, and Khumo Ya Dinaledi, written and directed by Masego Mohwasa and Bongani Buzzman respectively will premiere each week in November starting on Saturday 16th November. Still on local, on 10th of November, Nat Geo Wild (DStv Channel 182) takes viewers to the heart of the wilderness with Wild Botswana: Born to Survive at 18:00CAT. Discover the trials of parenthood in the wild where every day is a fight to protect the next generation. For an international twist, tune into M-Net (DStv Channel 102) for a brand-new show Dune Prophecy launching on the 18th of November at 21:00CAT. The show follows the formidable Harkonnen sisters, Valya and Tula, as they lay the foundations of the legendary Bene Gesserit. Through cunning and strength, the sisters navigate treacherous alliances and confront powerful enemies in a battle to shape humanity’s destiny. Still on M-Net, a brand-new showBrilliant Minds premieres on the 26th of November at 19:00CAT. The show will take viewers on a thrilling ride with Dr. Oliver Wolf, a neurologist who’s as brilliant as he is unorthodox.

In December, magic meets baking on Food Network (DStv Channel 175) with the enchanting new show Harry Porter:Wizards of Baking. December is also set to be a football lovers’ paradise as the Premier League fires up the festive season with heart-pounding fixtures! On Saturday, 21st December 2024, Aston Villa gears up for an epic showdown against reigning champs Manchester City, while Manchester United locks horns with Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace dares to test Arsenal's strength. But the real holiday thrill arrives on Boxing Day, with Premier League teams battling it out for a shot at glory. At Etihad Stadium in Manchester, the Citizens face off against Everton, while Stamford Bridge in London will see Chelsea go head-to-head with Fulham. The excitement doesn’t stop there—Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton will witness Wolves clashing with Manchester United, and the day wraps up with an Anfield classic as Liverpool takes on Leicester. Get ready for some of the season's most intense matchups! WithShowmax Add to Bill option, you can explore more content options. DStv customers from Access to Compact Plus can add Showmax to their bill with an unbeatable discount paying as little as BWP47.50! Showmax makes it easy to share the excitement across two devices and gives you control over data by letting you download your favourites for offline viewing whenever you like.

Get ready for the best festive binge yet! The convenience of flexibility of DStv doesn’t stop at how customers watch their content, but it extends to how they are able to access it. Thanks to the MyDStvApp, the WhatsApp Self-Service line 73038902, dialling *214# and visiting www.dstv.com,customers can managetheir entertainment as easily as they enjoy it.With DStv’s Self-Service channels, customers can renew their subscription, make upgrades, and clear errors-on-screen with just a simple tap, ensuring that they never miss a moment of the magic. “With Batswana constantly being on the move this holiday season and some even relocating to spend the holiday months at their home villages, we knew it was important to ensure we increased our footprint, giving Batswana access to their DStv services away from our three main branches in Gaborone, Francistown and Maun,” added Pillay. “We are happy to remind our customers that subscription payments can be made in PEP, Yash Cell, and Choppies stores, with Choppies stores recently launching three service points in Mowana Park (Phakalane), Bodiba Mall (Mogoditshane) and Westgate Shopping Mall.”

Get ready to Vaa le DStv this festive season! Just hop onto MyDStvApp, visit our website at www.dstv.com, or pay through Orange Money, MyZaka, or FNB Botswana to join the holiday fun. Subscribe to the DStv Compact package for P435, where you will find epic entertainment, action-packed moments, and cozy family favourites. No matter how you are celebrating, share your festive moments on social media using#vaaleDStvthisfestive and tag us @DStvBotswana to make this season a truly fantastic one!

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