Piracy threatens Zimbabwe's football and creative industry
The article titled “Piracy threatens Zimbabwe’s football and creative industry” discusses how illegal streaming is underminingZimbabwe’s sports and cultural sectors. Gerald Ngonyamo, head of corporate affairs at MultiChoice Zimbabwe, warns that piracy is pervasive and growing, and criticizes justifications based on financial struggle or lax enforcement. He argues that piracy damages jobs, discourages investment, and devalues local content, as broadcasters’ revenues support production and staff. Furthermore, illegal streams carry cybersecurity risks (malware, viruses). The article calls for increased public awareness and collective efforts to combat piracy in order to protect the country’s creative and sports industries.
