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Multichoice Botswana advocates for fight against content piracy and respect for intellectual property

Fantastic MomentsBy Fantastic MomentsJanuary 19, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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Adopting a culture that respects intellectual property rights is essential to combating content piracy. This explains why MultiChoice invests in educating the public about piracy, its impact on the creative industry, and, consequently, the economy. The company also promotes ethical and legal alternatives to enjoying content. Streaming services, digital rentals, and purchases offer convenient and affordable ways to access content while supporting creators.

Content piracy profoundly impacts the entertainment industry. It leads to significant revenue losses, affecting the livelihoods of those working behind the scenes, from crew members to independent artists. Moreover, it can deter investment in new projects, ultimately reducing the variety and quality of content available to consumers. As such, fighting piracy aligns with Botswana’s vision of a high-income country by promoting innovation, attracting investment, supporting local industries, enhancing reputation, and generating revenue. Therefore, combating piracy is critical as it can increase tax revenue as legitimate businesses grow and pay taxes.

Engaging in content piracy is illegal and risky. Illegal streaming sites and torrent downloads are often riddled with malware and viruses, posing a threat to personal data and device security. Users can face legal consequences, including fines and, in some cases, imprisonment. Piracy undermines intellectual property rights. By combating it, Botswana encourages innovation, creativity, and investment in technology, film, and music sectors. This fosters a knowledge-based economy, a key driver of high-income status.

To date, MultiChoice Botswana, with the support of the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), has successfully raided 18 business outlets that were selling illegal decoders (OVHD decoders) of OpenView, a broadcaster only allowed to operate and market its decoders in South Africa. CIPA confiscated 106 Open View decoders and 54 OpenView remote control units.

As technology advances, so do the methods used by pirates. The digital age has provided pirates with a vast array of tools, platforms, and avenues to exploit in distributing content illicitly, reaching global audiences in real-time. The implications of piracy extend far beyond the immediate loss of revenue for content creators. Its domino effect impacts government finances and poses significant risks for unwary consumers. As such, the launch of Partners Against Piracy (PAP) in 2024 was a powerful and needed coalition between the government, key stakeholders, and the creative industry, joining forces to address the growing piracy threat in the country. Strengthening collaboration across various sectors, PAP aims to protect intellectual property, safeguard revenue streams, and promote a thriving creative economy.

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