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Thabo Kawana joins ZANIS TV and MultiChoice platforms
A major TV platform deal just shoved Zambia’s state news channel onto DStv, widening its signal way beyond local borders. ZANIS TV joins the DStv platform Thabo Kawana represented the Ministry of Information and Media at the signing. Kawana stood in as Permanent Secretary during the MultiChoice Group ceremony. Zambia News and Information Services TV is locked in carriage on DStv. MultiChoice Group’s platform pushes the channel to viewers locally and abroad. Pitch to showcase New Dawn agenda Thabo Kawana hyped the rollout as a total industry shakeup. He said Zambians everywhere can track New Dawn Administration projects. Access means policies and development work get prime viewing slots. Viewer complaints are put on the table...
MTN Zambia and Hazida integrate 5G into smart homes
A retail tech mashup just made snagging high-speed home internet way easier for Zambian households, and anyone eyeing new gadgets is basically getting WiFi tossed into the deal. Retail alliance rollout MTN Zambia linked up with Hazida Electronics to push Smart Living gear nationwide. Elias Chembe framed the hookup as a big move for better home internet. Chembe said families can stack multiple devices without buffering meltdowns. Households get smoother binge sessions on connected smart TVs. Free router bundle deal Customers grabbing select Hisense smart devices score a free MTN Zambia 5G router. That plug-and-play box fires up fast home internet instantly. Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube stream without annoying cutouts. WiFi-ready...
Riot Games moves VCT EMEA Stage 2 Finals to Barcelona
A late venue swap just shoved VCT EMEA Stage 2 Finals out of Berlin and into a Spanish Olympic arena, rewriting the league’s usual playbook for its biggest showdown. VCT EMEA finals land in Barcelona Riot Games moved the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Finals to Olímpic Arena. The matches run from August 28 to 30 in Badalona. Barcelona becomes the first major arena stop outside Berlin. Berlin had housed the league since its launch. Madrid plan gets scrapped January 2026 plans had named Madrid for the playoffs. Riot cited venue planning shifts for the change. Spain stays on the map despite the city swap. Barcelona was picked as the fallback option. Olímpic Arena and expanded access Olímpic Arena was built for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. The...
The Esports Radar hosts honors at GEIW in Cologne
Industry clout gets handed out in Cologne this June as a new honours list tries to stamp who actually shaped esports over the past year. Esports leaders honours debut at GEIW 2026 The Esports Radar will reveal the Esports Leaders Honours List 2025-26 in Cologne. Global Esports Industry Week 2026 hosts the ceremony on June 19. Germany is where the week-long business meetup goes down. Organizers want the awards baked into the major industry calendar. Six categories spotlight impact The list highlights people, organizations, and standout projects. Categories cover advertising, product builds, and industry development. Rising Star and Esports Leaders focus on individual names. Access and Grassroots Champions nods to community builders...
Konami begins FIFAe World Cup Challenger Series
A global grind toward FIFAe glory just kicked off, and over 110 nations are lining up to chase a World Cup slot through pure in-game sweat. Konami and FIFA roll out Challenger Series Konami Digital Entertainment launched the Challenger Series with FIFA. The program feeds directly into the FIFAe World Cup 2026, featuring eFootball. Mobile Division switches to 2v2, matching Console Division rules. This marks the third edition of the tournament. Participation hits record territory More than 110 FIFA member nations and regions signed up. Croatia, Kenya, and Tunisia joined the lineup this year. Last season pulled roughly 16.51 million participants worldwide. That turnout ranked it among the biggest global football esports events. Format...
Gamers Brawl sponsors paiN Gaming in Brazil
A cash for kills setup just locked in Brazilian esports clout through 2026, and it is banking on ranked grind instead of roulette vibes. PaiN Gaming links up with Gamers Brawl PaiN Gaming locked Gamers Brawl in as a sponsor through December 2026. The deal ties player stats to cash rewards, not wagers. Influencers from PaiN will push League of Legends and Counter-Strike 2. Content drops will spotlight its LoL and CS2 rosters. Gamers Brawl pushes skill-based payouts Gamers Brawl turns ranked results into points for money prizes. Its system tracks performance metrics instead of chance mechanics. Public messaging keeps a distance from any betting angle. Sponsorship plays are driving visibility across Brazilian esports. Execs pitch...
Ocean Swift builds Oscillarys for cinematic scoring
A fresh synth drop just handed cinematic producers a motion-obsessed sound machine that plugs straight into the Native Instruments ecosystem and slashes its launch price hard. Oscillarys launch details Ocean Swift has dropped Oscillarys as a new NKS instrument. Collaboration links the project directly with Native Instruments. Sound design leans heavily into cinematic scoring and deep ambience. Intro price sits at 47.40 euros until March 1. Synthesis engine and architecture Oscillarys runs on a three-layer engine blending varied sources. Architecture fuses analog, digital, organic, and granular material. Dual-filter stage pairs a creative multi-filter with Monark. Reaktor tech powers the Monark filter inside the chain. Sound library...
MidiStickers Pro 1.0.2 adds a built-in MIDI File Player
A slick update just turned MidiStickers Pro into a built-in theory nerd that dissects your MIDI files in real time and throws the harmony right in your face. MidiStickers Pro 1.0.2 upgrade details MidiStickers has rolled out version 1.0.2 for MidiStickers Pro. Release drops a built-in MIDI File Player inside the app. Upgrade centers on live harmony breakdown and visual theory tools. Users can fire up MIDI tracks without leaving the software. Core features and analysis tools MidiStickers Pro converts MIDI input into full staff notation. Chord symbols and Roman numerals pop up instantly. Figured bass and harmonic functions track in real time. Progression views lay out chord movement clearly. Visual and learning extras Version 1.0.2...
Casa Occidente drops the RaiderPro vocal riding and automation plugin
A hands-free level tamer just landed, riding vocals in real time and spitting clean automation back into the DAW without leaning on blunt compression. RaiderPro core function Casa Occidente introduced RaiderPro as a vocal riding plugin. The tool tracks input levels and adjusts gain on the fly. Engineers can set a target level and final output gain. Range Fader caps how far gain can swing. Mix control and sensitivities Side chain input lets external tracks steer gain behavior. Music sensitivity helps avoid vocal masking in busy mixes. Vocal sensitivity reduces bleed and background noise. Expressive instruments stay balanced without static compression. Automation and workflow Built-in automation writing prints gain moves to the DAW...
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