Uganda: MultiChoice to stream Big Brother Africa 7 updates on G+

In a remarkable development with regard to Social Media, MultiChoice Uganda, after launching its Google+ pageas well as Big Brother 7 Google+ page, anounced that fans will be able to follow updates from their favourite African reality show as well as provide feedback. “At MultiChoice we are constantly on the look out for opportunities to serve our customers better and we have realised a forum that can enable us do just that. The technology industry in Uganda is growing and so is the adoption of smartphones among Ugandans. As such we realised the need to reach out to our customers through social networks such as Google+ that are readily available to many of our customers on their internet enabled laptops and smartphones,” said Mr. Charles Hamya, the General Manager for MultiChoice Uganda.

Highlighting the convenience and accessibility of the page to customers Tina Wamala, the Public Relations Manager of MultiChoice Uganda said “A customer does not have to visit our branches to have some inquiries addressed when we can respond just as reliably online. We are increasing our online reach and we hope to simplify our customers’ access to quality customer care servie through G+. They will be able to find us using our Google+ name – MultiChoice Uganda or Big Brother Africa 7”

Commenting on the announcement by MultiChoice, Mr Ham Namakajjo the Country Manager Google Uganda said, “Google is excited about having MultiChoice Uganda on board making use of our exciting Google+ product. Google+ has over 30 million users and is the world’s fastest growing social networking site. It offers a unique social network experience and will bring MultiChoice even closer to its customers. The only requirement a customer needs to enjoy the experience is an internet enabled device and internet connection.’’

In conclusion he encouraged people who are not on G+ but would like to follow MultiChoice and Big Brother 7 to simply open Gmail addresses and then will be able to get G+ accounts.