Copyright law and the value of creative works

Dar works on new law to end scandals
The Standard Digital News
Dar es Salam; Tanzania: In response to a growing outcry over corruption and abuse of office, Tanzania is working on a new law to ban elected leaders and civil servants from using their positions to build business empires and enrich themselves. The law is ...

University students are often handed out a list of required books and other readering materials for the academic year. But all too often-due to stock shortages or escalating book prices- students often opt for photocopied textbooks which are supplied to them by book sellers or the learning institutions at lower prices.

A case filed by a motor vehicle assembling firm RSA Limited against the Arusha-based Hanspaul Automechs for alleged infringement of its copyright by the latter has been dismissed by the High Court.

Bill to amend 1999 Copyright Act in pipeline
IPPmedia
The National Assembly was yesterday told that the Bill to amend the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, No 7 of 1999 was in the pipeline, awaiting cabinet approval before tabling in Parliament. The deputy minister for Industry and Trade, Janet Mbene ...

Kenyan artistes will soon enjoy the benefits of the National Health Insurance Fund. The Music Copyright Society of Kenya has announced that a medical plan for all its members will soon be unveilled. Speaking on Tuesday during the society’s special general meeting at the Machakos People’s Park, MCSK chairman Bernard Mukaisi said it is time […]

Do you struggle with creativity or oversee a team that has a tough time coming up with fresh and innovative ideas? Is creativity even a top priority where you work or study? Unfortunately, for many companies and educational institutions creative stimulation belongs to somewhere in the lower echelons of the corporate  pyramid somewhere between ground keeping and sanitary supplies.

>Fruit and vegetable farming is a rewarding enterprise, but only if farmers know how to exploit the growing market inside and outside Tanzania. The East African Common Market has opened up more opportunities for all regional farmers, but we still need friendly cross-border laws and regulations.

Mukangara wants NSC to be creative
Daily News
MINISTER for Information, Y o u t h , Culture and Sports Fenella Mukangara has challenged newly appointed members of the National Sports Council (NSC) to be creative in seeking new sources of revenues. She also challenged the body to handle disputes ...