As Africa becomes more connected, more of its citizens are participating in the global digital economy. That means they are growing accustomed to a global experience, and African enterprises must offer that same experience. COMMENT | VINCENT MAHER | Africa faces a reckoning when it comes to its relationship with …
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MultiChoice shortlists 11 start-ups to pitch for international funding and take their small businesses to the next level Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | At a time when unemployment challenges and economic instability are high, small and medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) are proving to be the engines of economic growth and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda together with Uganda Communications Commission have embarked on the journey of equipping content creators with information and insights on ways to avoid copyright infringement cases. The other partner under this arrangement is the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). Their first activity was to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Feb.14, MultiChoice Uganda kicked-off the first of the three training workshops as part of Pearl Magic Prime’s 2nd-anniversary celebrations with a training for filmmakers on social media and personal branding. Being a content creator can be very worthwhile, but also an isolating experience. With …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Feb.08, MultiChoice Uganda, the home of pay TV entertainment celebrated the 2nd anniversary of one of its Homegrown Flagship Local Content channel, Pearl Magic Prime (PMP). Through its award-winning storytelling, Pearl Magic Prime has introduced the world to Ugandan stories, talent and storylines that …
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Local content and lower subscription rates create a competitive market Kampala, Uganda | CONRAD ONYANGO | Africa’s pay television industry is projected to add 16 million new viewers over the next five years as top players step up the battle for compelling and affordable local content. Between 2022 and 2028, the continent’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | M-Net and MultiChoice have launched a new channel for subscribers in Uganda dubbed in Luganda. The channel will be on DStv Channel 142 and GOtv Channel 315. The channel tagline ‘Tuli KuGround’ (meaning ‘we are on the ground’), encompasses MultiChoice Uganda’s ambition to be rooted …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is excited to welcome 60 new students for its Class of 2023 in its 12 Month fully-funded education programme, that develops emerging TV and film talent in Africa. The academy received thousands of applications across 13 countries in Africa, and after a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda recently launched a family-friendly show, Juniors Drama Club at an event that premiered the show held at Molecule in Kololo. The witty drama series is entertaining all age groups with seasoned filmmakers like Natasha Sinayobye, Gaetano Kaggwa, and Malaika Nyanzi, and young talents like …
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Prize awarded to winners in five categories, with each winner receiving £1 million grant Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On Oct.12, Multichoice Group, a pan-African video entertainment company announced a new media broadcast partnership with The Earthshot Prize, a global environmental prize, in a new initiative geared towards helping …
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