Locals get little in royalties while aliens receive lion's share
Friday, April 03, 2020
According to COSBOTS, the period they are currently distributing for, foreign repertoire enjoyed 73% airplay or usage compared to 27% in respect of the local repertoire, which means that almost three quarters of the royalties collected and distributed after taking into account administrative costs will go to foreign artists.
But a spokesperson for COSBOTS’s concerned members, Lizibo told Arts & Culture that even if that was the case they do no’t agree with the amount of money they received as royalties.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...