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
Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

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