MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V- MAH and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda have announced a new cooperation agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding- MoU. The signed MoU is aimed at establishing stronger partnerships, digitalization, enhancing the local content sector in Uganda, protecting intellectual property rights, and developing skills within the applicable legal frameworks.
The signing ceremony, held in Johannesburg for the purpose of benchmarking technical facilities, was graced by the presence of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde.
Strengthening future cooperation
The MoU encompasses MAH and its affiliate, MultiChoice Uganda, as the local partner, and further provides for the continued strengthening of future cooperation between MAH and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, says, “I am glad to sign this MoU on behalf of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda.”
MultiChoice initiated its operations in Uganda 30 years ago and has since been leading in providing high-quality sports, educational, and entertainment content.
Private and public partnership
Group Executive: Regulatory & Corporate Affairs for MultiChoice Group, Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng, says “This MoU signed cordially here today is a step in the right direction in fostering relations between the two parties. We view Uganda as a strategic market for our commercial growth and key socio-development initiatives. The presence of the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance accompanied by the Managing Director for MultiChoice Uganda, Mr. Hassan Saleh demonstrates how the private and public sectors of the economy can collaborate for the broader benefit of the Ugandan society.”
