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 »Entries open for the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has set the ball rolling for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Entries are now open and will close on Friday, 31 January 2025. The AMVCAs celebrate exceptional talent, creativity, and innovation within the …
Read More »MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy class of 2024 graduates
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East Africa MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy in Nairobi this year graduated another cohort of talented film and TV professionals from the industry-leading training institution. The MTF Academy offers multi-disciplinary training programmes to develop the next generation of African storytellers. Every year, classes …
Read More »MultiChoice, MTN partner to bring Showmax to MOMO customers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pay TV provider MultiChoice Uganda has partnered with MTN Uganda to enable customers to pay for Showmax subscriptions using MTN Mobile Money (MOMO), enhancing convenience and accessibility. The revamped Showmax 2.0 platform, developed through a collaboration between Comcast’s NBC Universal and Sky, features a vast …
Read More »Multichoice to raise DStv, Gotv charges by up to 6% in October
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pay TV firm, MultiChoice Uganda is set to increase its pay TV subscription fees by up to 6%, effective October 1, 2024. The price adjustment will affect both DStv and GOtv customers, with tariff increases ranging between 2.9% and 6%. Although no specific reason was …
Read More »MultiChoice Talent Factory provides fertile ground for the roots of the African film industry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) nurtures talent and promotes sustainable development within Africa’s vibrant film and television sector. Spanning 14 countries across the continent, MTF offers a comprehensive training and development programme designed to empower emerging filmmakers and industry professionals. Through education, hands-on experience, and …
Read More »MultiChoice unveils price discount on GOtv Supa package
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pay tv firm, MultiChoice is offering its Ugandan subscribers a price discount for its GOtv Supa+ package until Nov. 10, 2024. GOtv Supa Plus, which was previously Shs 110,000, is now retailing at Shs 90,000, offering new customers the opportunity to get immersed in the …
Read More »Multichoice Talent Factory 2025 calls for entries
MTF’s curriculum is built on a hands-on approach, complemented by mentorship from industry experts Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 fully funded academic program, extending an opportunity to aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers across Africa. The application is open …
Read More »MultiChoice starts campaign to take local content closer to customers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay-TV entertainment, has kickstarted a drive to bring local shows closer to their viewers. According to officials, this initiative is in line with a commitment to bringing premium local content to every television room in the country, MultiChoice …
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