MultiChoice Uganda, Dr Aminah Zawedde, the PS, Ministry of ICT and National Guidance of Uganda, Fhulufhelo Badugela, the CEO for MultiChoice Africa Holdings and Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng Group Executive: Regulatory & Corporate Affairs (MultiChoice Group) celebrating the signing of the MoU between the two parties in Randburg yesterday
JOHANNESBURG — MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration.
The MoU, signed today, aims to establish stronger partnerships, promote digitalization, enhance the local content sector in Uganda, protect intellectual property rights, and develop skills within the applicable legal frameworks.
The signing ceremony, which took place in Johannesburg, was attended by Dr. Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, and Mr. Hassan Saleh, the Managing Director for MultiChoice Uganda.
“I am glad to sign this MoU on behalf of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda,” said Dr. Aminah Zawedde. “This MoU signed cordially here today is a step in the right direction in fostering relations between the two parties.”
MultiChoice, which commenced operations in Uganda 30 years ago, has been a leading provider of quality sport, education, and entertainment content. “We view Uganda as a strategic market for our commercial growth and key socio-development initiatives,” said Dr. Keabetswe Modimoeng, Group Executive: Regulatory & Corporate Affairs (MultiChoice Group). “The presence of the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance accompanied by the Managing Director for MultiChoice Uganda demonstrates how the private and public sectors of the economy can collaborate for the broader benefit of the Ugandan society.”
The MoU covers MAH and its associate MultiChoice Uganda, and provides for continued strengthening of future cooperation between MAH and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
