Greetings to all in the name of the merciful Almighty Lord I do hope that 2012 has started off well. I know some people still suffer from "January Disease", a disease which I believe is for cows not people.

Throughout last year we managed to cover a lot of stuff on both ZBCTV and DStv. I remember we touched on different aspects that sparked debate, criticism and appreciation.

Some of the stories that we covered included articles titled "Bizarre Healing Sessions", "Can ZBCTV Deliver a Flawless Newshour," and "New Dawn at Pockets Hill", among others.

This year we intended to cover television extensively giving you a guide to what you can expect on your favourite channel. We also hope to see more new local productions and not repeats as was the case last year.

Ever since DStv stopped publishing their monthly TV guide called Dish, there has been a demand from viewers who want to follow their programmes on a daily basis. It is our hope that through this column we will provide updated TV guides.

Already there is excitement after M-Net announced this week that Big Brother Africa 7 will begin in May.I know that Biola Alabi, M-Net Africa managing director, is passionate about this particular series even though I think it's losing its appeal with each season.

South Africans definitely would like to see a change in the upcoming series after their housemate Luclay failed to clinch one of the top prizes in the last edition.

According to Biola: "This show is definitely a high demand property that draws and holds audiences from start to finish. And while the basics are the same, every season is different from the last. Re-invention is crucial so I am very pleased to confirm that this year we're doing something that has never been done before in the history of Big Brother Africa!"

Well, I differ with Biola's views that each series is different from the other because it's still the same Endemol South Africa who are still the owners and producers of the series.

Now what change can they bring into the production, which they have produced over the last six years?Quite honestly, I don't believe there is going to be much change apart from the housemates and, of course, the winners.

As a fan I think the first edition of the Big Brother Africa was the most exciting one with housemates being so real and voting then was still based on popularity not by numbers as has become the trend.

The fact that I know a Nigerian is going to win the series puts me off watching the programme unless a South African wins this time. And contrary to Biola's assertion "Big Brother Africa remains relevant because it constantly surprises audiences with everything from two houses, more housemates, unexpected guests and new participating countries to unveiling two winners" all this has happened before and the inclusion of more houses or housemates has added confusion to the show.