Mokobi lands COSBOTS top post

COSBOTS, which has received a grant from the Ministry of Trade and Industry to kick-start its operations, has been set up for the purposes of collecting and distributing royalties to musicians and all other artists. All categories of works are part of the society, be it music, art, publishing, painting, drama, film, poetry, writers and others. It is a non-profit making company by guarantee.

The main functions include to negotiate and grant licences in written agreement with the owners of copyright for the adaptation of works, performances and sound recordings. It is also aimed at setting rates for royalties, and collection and distribution of royalties.