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If the pattern of drought continues in South Africa it's likely to affect the country's financial standing too. ... From 2015 to 2017 South Africa's economic grew by a mere 1.1% average per ...
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The growing threat of piracy in the region imposes a substantial burden on regional governments and the maritime industry, which have to take steps to protect …
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We estimate that, in addition to this, the global value of digital piracy in movies, music and software in 20153 was $213 Billion. We estimated wider economic costs associated with the effects of counterfeiting and piracy on the displacement of legitimate economic activity. This estimate also provides a starting point for inferring …
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The seas off West Africa's oil-rich coastline are now the most dangerous in the world for shipping, according to a new report. One Earth Future, which produces an annual State of Maritime Piracy ...
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Entitled "The Economic Benefits of Reducing Software Piracy," the IDC study found that reducing South Africa's piracy rate from 35% to 25% would create 1650 new high-tech jobs.
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The Department of Justice in South Africa further entrenched its commitment to the fight against content piracy at a special Partners Against Piracy (PAP) meeting held at MultiChoice () South Africa's offices. PAP and the South African Government have announced a new cooperation agreement in the form of a …
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Economic Impact of Maritime Piracy Kennedy K. Mbekeani and Mthuli Ncube 1 – Introduction Maritime piracy is a traditional threat to ... Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Cameron, Ghana and Nigeria are key international gateways to the continent's exports. The coastal countries earn much needed foreign
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The South African Maritime Doctrine describes South Africa as an island economy: 'This virtually complete reliance on the ocean for trade renders South Africa very vulnerable and emphasises the …
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From an economic point of view, maritime piracy is a threat for regional and global economy, as Africa's key maritime routes (Sea Lanes of Communications) are affected adversely. Over 90% of Africa's …
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By David Durbach In the past 10 years, piracy has moved into the centre of most discussions of the state of the music industry. It is a complex issue largely related to inevitable technological advances, …
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Incidents of maritime piracy across the globe have decreased in recent years.[1] Yet a spate of attacks off the West African coast centered around the Gulf of Guinea[2] has drawn renewed attention from governments and shipping companies. According to the industry magazine Maritime Executive, pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea increased by …
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Physical piracy. Physical piracy is still a problem in South Africa. The socio-economic conditions of the country mean that the passing around and sale of physical CDs and USB sticks is still a thing …
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This report details the major calculations and conclusions made in the study. The project focuses on direct (first) order costs, but also includes some estimates of secondary …
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Anti-piracy discourse in South Africa revolves mainly around the impact of piracy on the South African creative industries and, especially, the livelihoods of South African musicians. A key assumption – unsubstantiated by research anywhere in the world – is that the sale of a pirated media product equals the loss of a legitimate sale and ...
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The adverse effect of intellectual property theft was on the front burner at the 2024 edition of MIP Africa, held recently in Cape Town, South Africa. The annual trade show and conference, which focuses on the television and media market in Africa, featured an extensive discussion session dedicated to the spiral
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Although the South China Sea suffered the most attacks, piracy off East Africa, much of it carried out from Somalia, came in second. Looking only at attacks in international waters, East Africa ...
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The sample was selected based on the vastly different software piracy rates between Zambia (82%) and South Africa (35%) and the fact that software piracy rates are higher amongst student groups.
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humans and wildlife, illicit trade holds back South Africa's economic and social progress. Every year, rampant illicit trade robs Africa and South Africa in particular of massive …
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In conclusion, while the cost of South Africa's counter-piracy engagement may, on the face of it, not appear to equal its benefit, South Africa has managed to structure this engagement in a way ...
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"Piracy has a serious negative effect on our economy and on the ability of our creative professionals to earn a living. It harms investor confidence and tax revenue …
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Illicit Trade in South Africa: Challenges and Solutions TRACIT 2019 Page 2 miners in South Africa, with examples of child labor and other human rights abuses not uncommon.2 • Counterfeiting has become a major criminal activity that presents unfair trade to almost every consumer sector in South Africa.3 This contributes to trapping
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Piracy is a global crime which impedes the free movement of ships containing people and goods, with its attendant economic ramifications. The perpetrators are usually heavily armed, with sophisticated weapons to enable them to hijack a vessel or vessels and redirect them to their desired location for the payment of an expected …
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Southern Africa must expedite its response to piracy if it would like to protect its inhabitants from the financial impact of a sustained "War on Piracy" and the associated drain on resources that should have …
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pain caused by the individuals directed affected by crime. Crime affects economic activities as it affects investment decisions and other economic variables. According to Mahofa et al. (2016), crime in South Africa is the most significant constraint of doing business in the country. Compared to most countries, South Africa
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Piracy does affect South Africa, even if the chances of pirate attacks in South African waters are very small, an expert said in the South African port of Durban on Wednesday. Basil Ndlovu, a member of the Durban-based eThekwini Maritime Cluster, told East Coast Radio that as South Africa is a regional powerhouse, its navy is expected to ...
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While software piracy runs into the billions of rands in South Africa, the country does lead other African nations in terms of curbing this problem. Zimbabwe; for example, has a 90% software piracy rate, according to figures from the IDC. Meanwhile, the Software Alliance (BSA) says software piracy rates in the Mideast and Africa …
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South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a …
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Providing encouraging news about the decline in piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, briefers from both the United Nations and regional organizations also stressed the need to address obstacles hindering the complete implementation of the interregional maritime security mechanism — the Yaoundé …
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Negative Impacts of Piracy on the Transport Industry in South Africa: 1. Increased Operation Costs: - Shipping companies incur additional expenses for security measures such as armed guards, security systems, and route deviations to avoid piracy-prone areas. 2. Delays and Disruptions: - Piracy attacks lead to delays in shipping schedules, …
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Justice minister Ronald Lamola. Justice & correctional services minister Ronald Lamola has committed the South African government to fighting content piracy at the local launch of the Partners Against Piracy (PAP) initiative.. PAP was launched in 2018 in several other African countries, including Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania and Angola, and …
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