eBotswana business improves after shutdown of pirate stations

eBotswana has revealed that since the pirated free-to-air SABC channels were cut-off in July 2013, they have realised booming business. eBotswana station manager, Thatayaone Gumede has said multi-national companies are coming forth to advertise with them unlike before when viewers had access to the SABC channels in Botswana.


He said the cut-off of the channels has been a big boost for local broadcasters.

Editor's Comment
Exercise extra caution!

Unfortunately, petty thieves tend to be more vicious around this time as they also prepare for the festive season. Culturally, many Batswana go home for the holiday, and petty thieves are amongst those who go home. Burglaries, car break-ins, and attacks on unsuspecting pedestrians seem to be on the rise!That is not all, as scammers continue to take money from pensioners as well as other Batswana who may fall prey to their unscrupulous tactics....

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