Cops, politicians implicated in piracy scam

STAKEHOLDERS in the book industry at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) have claimed that some police officers, politicians and government officials were involved in book piracy, suffocating the industry of resources.

The writers, publishers and booksellers have also accused the government of not passing laws for stiffer sentences against pirates and violators of copyright laws.

Speaking at the ZIBF indaba, renowned writer, Musaemura Zimunya said it was unfortunate that the police and high-ranking politicians are contributing to illegal photocopying of reading materials found on the streets.

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