By Our Reporter
MultiChoice Uganda has added Smart24 TV to its list of channels showing on its GOtv platform.
While addressing the press at the launch, Brian Mulondo, the Head of Local Content at MultiChoice Uganda recognized the importance of adding such channels to their list of available channels for the customers. “We recognize that the love for local content and channels is growing and as such with channels like Smart24 TV, Ugandans will have relatable content to watch,” he said.
Smart24 TV which is a Ugandan business channel broadcasting in both English and Luganda includes a content mix of local live talk shows, special events, documentaries and business updates.
Rt. Honorable Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among who was the guest of honor at the event said, “this initiative is going to create jobs for the young people in Uganda, and for this, on behalf of the Government, we appreciate you and congratulations! We pledge as the Parliament of Uganda to support this enterprise.”
In his address, Nathan Nabeta Igeme, the Chairman Smart24 TV said, “With channels like Smart24 now available for all Ugandans, we are confident that matters pertaining to business news and current affairs can be gotten from such channels. In addition to that we offer an array of content ranging from edutainment, entertainment, current affairs, sports, to mention but a few.”
“Most of our viewers will now easily access our content given that we will be available on the GOtv platform. Smart24 TV started in 2018 and it is definitely one of our milestones to see that we have launched onto GOtv,” he added.
In addition to the launch of Smart24 TV, MultiChoice also handed over GOtv Lite decoders with a year’s subscription of GOtv to entertain and educate charity homes and orphanages which were recommended to them by the Smart24 TV team.
Smart24 TV is available to all GOtv subscribers on channel 394.