Channel identification guide
HStv in Zimbabwe · channel ID and TV guide
HStv in Zimbabwe uses the catalogue ID HStv.zw. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for HStv.zw when you match HStv in Zimbabwe. The directory lists Alpha Media Holdings in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- HStv.zw
- Source geography
- Zimbabwe · ZW
- Programme categories
- entertainment
- Site listed in the snapshot
- hstv.co.zw
- Alternative labels
- Heart and Soul TV
- Owner field
- Alpha Media Holdings
When the guide uses a different name
Search for Heart and Soul TV in the player, then look for HStv.zw in the guide export.
Match the TV guide
Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.
<channel id="HStv.zw">…</channel>
<programme channel="HStv.zw" start="20250715200000 +0200">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Harare | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0200 | 15 Jul 18:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “HStv | guide alignment test” against HStv.zw in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with HStv.zw exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “Heart and Soul TV”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |