Acknowledge Media In Culture Promotion

Sadly, it does not appear that the private media was thought about as part of the recent 'cultural pitso' apparently driven by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture.  But the very fact that the event took place adds to evidence that there is noticeable concern at Cabinet, and particularly at the Office of the President, about engaging the youth and traditional artists in the mainstream of the national entertainment industry.

We urge that the copyright society must not become a monopoly of business people and that the artists' collectives must be permitted participation and oversight over its functions. It has already received a large amount of taxpayer's money which the artists unions should be informed about.