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Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Dora Siliya says Zambia is determined to create employment through the use of digital migration technology and new media.
Ms Siliya says government will help its citizen to create wealth by fully embracing Digital Technology.
Speaking when she toured the Multichoice Africa facility in Randburg, South Africa, Ms Siliya says the use of local content in Television is cardinal in ensuring that citizens remain engaged with the government.
She says government is happy with the support that Multichoice group of companies has rendered to Zambia by providing a platform on which Zambian content is being broadcasted.
And Multichoice group Chief Executive officer Calvo Mawela says Zambia has been an important market for its growth and further expressed happiness for government’s support rendered so far.
Mr. Mawela has pledged his Company’s support in ensuring that Zambia attains its digital migration development and goals.
This is according to a press statement issued by Naomi Nyawali First Secretary Press and Public Relations at the Zambia High Commission in South Africa.