Traditional broadcasters are cutting subscription costs, partnering with global streaming platforms and moving onto digital channels as competition for African audiences intensifies. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Canal+ is restructuring DStv’s subscription packages across African markets, lowering the cost of premium football and changing how viewers access …
Read More »DStv introduces exciting new prices and packages starting November 5
“The New Era of DStv Starts Now” Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | MultiChoice Group, a Canal+ Company, has announced its most significant product update in years at a launch event held at MultiChoice Uganda’s head offices, unveiling a new package line-up set to take effect on 5 …
Read More »Pearl Magic to broadcast Miss World 2026 Finale Live
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan audiences will have a front-row seat to the world’s biggest beauty pageant competition this Saturday as Pearl Magic exclusively broadcasts the Miss World 2026 competition in Uganda at 3:00 p.m. Taking place in Vietnam, this year’s competition brings together contestants from across the …
Read More »MultiChoice Uganda, revives the memory of Shaka Zulu in thrilling Shaka iLembe series
Show to air on Pearl Magic Prime channel, DStv (channel 148) and GOtv (303) Subscribe for as low as UGX 14,000 on DStv Access and UGX 11,000 on GOtv Plus Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda the home of great Pay-Tv entertainment is thrilled today to launch, the …
Read More »DStv named Most Admired African Media Brand 2025
DStv Inducted into Brand Africa Hall of Fame Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | DStv has been officially recognized as the number one Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100 in the Africa’s Best Brands 2025 rankings. This recognition also sees DStv, Africa’s leading entertainment platform, inducted …
Read More »MultiChoice unveils 7-day subscription packages
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has launched a new flexible subscription model that allows DStv and GOtv users to access their favorite entertainment for just seven days, in a campaign dubbed Ka Weekie. The initiative is designed to give customers more affordable and convenient options in line …
Read More »MultiChoice Uganda returns Step-Up Tukwambuse promotion
From 13 January to 31 March 2025, upgrade your entertainment and get boosted to the next package– at No Extra Cost! Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda, the home of exceptional Pay TV entertainment, is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Step-Up Tukwambuse promotion for …
Read More »Pearl Magic Prime’s “Tamara My Wife” starts airing today
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | M-Net’s Pearl Magic Prime (DStv Ch. 148 & GOtv Ch. 303) has announced the launch of Tamara My Wife, an enthralling Ugandan drama series set to premiere on 6th January 2025, at 10:00 PM. The company said this captivating show will take over the prime- …
Read More »Pearl Magic Prime announces the premiere of ‘Tamara My Wife’
Tamara My Wife– A Tale of Love, Sacrifice, and Redemption Kampala,Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | M-Net’s Pearl Magic Prime (DStv Ch. 148 & GOtv Ch. 303) will on January 6th launch Tamara My Wife, an enthralling Ugandan drama series set to premiere at 10:00 PM. DSTV said in a statement that they …
Read More »GOtv and DStv spread holiday cheer with an unforgettable gift of entertainment
Cheer for even longer with DStv and GOtv’s biggest festive gift coming your way: 72 hours of all channels, all content, all yours GOtv, DStv spread holiday cheer with an unforgettable gift of entertainment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This festive season, GOtv and DStv are turning up the holiday …
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