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Mangomolo ’ s end-to-end OTT video management platform enables MYSC to deliver its NOW ! Online Channel across multiple devices with an optimised viewer experience . NOW ! enables viewers across Botswana to enjoy linear and on demand content anytime , anywhere . Viewers receive personalised recommendations making it easy to access the content they want while sharing their favourite content with their friends via social media platforms like WhatsApp , X and Facebook .

The project was developed and delivered in collaboration with local partner , Plastique as well as regional partner Broadsmart , who functioned as the project management lead .

Botswana Fibre Networks , BoFiNet is a telecommunications company that is wholly owned by the Government of Botswana . BoFiNet has been charged with the responsibility of running an important national strategic asset in the high capacity fibre network within Botswana as well as the international terrestrial links from Botswana to the rest of the world .

BoFiNet manages these fibre networks in order to create an open access wholesale capability , serving the telecommunications industry in Botswana and abroad . The intent is to drive the vision of Botswana by promoting an Information , Communications and Technology , ICT enabled environment .

UPICtv is Botswana ’ s first commercial video on demand platform pioneered by BOFINET to drive commercialisation of Botswana ’ s local content creation . UPICtv also provide turnkey solutions to local service providers who are looking into launching their OTT platforms through innovative technology . Mangomolo already hosts more than 400,000 videos and enables more than 30,000,000 viewers to access over 1 billion streams a month . streaming in Botswana . The team quickly understood our objectives and have been our guide on our digital journey . They made it simple and efficient to develop and deploy new services that are easy to manage in the backend and simple for viewers to navigate on the frontend ,” said Ramphal Kgabanyane , UPICtv manager .

“ Mangomolo really delivers comprehensive solutions with true end-to-end support . Ultimately , this will benefit viewers and the TV and film industry of Botswana . NOW ! gives our creative community a way to reach the largest possible audience across the country .”

Mangomolo is providing an end-to-end automated modular service that can adapt to NOW !’ s new requirements and boost operational efficiency . The comprehensive suite of monetisation options and automation capabilities empowers partners to maximise their digital reach across all devices from a singular platform . p

“ The rapid growth of smart devices across Africa is creating opportunities for broadcasters to deliver their content wherever their viewers want to consume it . Our work with NOW ! is enabling more viewers across Botswana to access local video content and benefit from flexible and personalised experiences ,” said Wissam Sabbagh , Founder and CEO at Mangomolo .

Wissam Sabbagh , Founder and CEO , Mangomolo

“ Working on the NOW ! platform together with Plastique , Mangomolo and Broadsmart has been a game changing initiative for local

Ramphal Kgabanyane , UPICtv Manager

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