[ED] to introduce two new talk shows from March

One of the local talk shows, The Criselda Dudumashe Show, sees the renowned radio presenter, motivational speaker, counsellor and health professional tackle health issues every Monday evening at 19:55. While in the other revamped and locally-produced series, #myopinion, some of the continent’s most contentious issues are tackled every Tuesday at 19:55.

The Criselda Dudumashe Show joined the line-up in February and from Monday, 14 March will be broadcast live. #myopinion, now in season two, will also be broadcasting live as from Tuesday, 15 March. Roberto Carletti, station manager for [ED], says the live element will enhance the shows, “Broadcasting live means both shows will offer the viewers an opportunity to interact directly with the respective presenters and guests.”

In a revamped #myopinion, host Thabo Mdluli as well as an influential guest relevant to each topic and two members of a panel of young Pan-African commentators voice their opinions on different, topical, social issues trending in Africa at the time. The panel of commentators are made up of a pool of five young adults. Two commentators take part in an episode and they’re selected based on the topic at hand.

The commentators include Zambian entrepreneur and business development consultant Mudzithe Phiri; KC Rottok Chesaina, originally from Kenya, who runs his own accounting practice and publishes his own magazine; South African drama graduate Danie Putter; Nigerian-born TV presenter and producer Andyson Ogugua Smith; and Zimbabwean-born radio and TV personality Bertha Charuma.

Also new this March is an international documentary series called Iconoclast, which airs every Tuesday at 20:55 (starting Tuesday, 1 March). Each episode of Iconoclast pairs two “creative visionaries” who discuss their lives, influences, and art. Most of the pairs are long-time friends.Guests paired up include Archbishop Desmond Tutu and entrepreneur Richard Branson. Actor Mike Myers sits down with philosopher Deepak Chopra, while tennis star Venus Williams and rapper Wyclef Jean have a heart to heart.

Don’t miss these and other informative and inspirational shows on [ED], channel 190 on DStv and GOtv channel 65.

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