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.

“Even-though local advertising is proving to be difficult, multi-national companies are coming forth and advertising with the station,” Gumede said, citing Tiger Brands as an example.

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