adminthat had been confiscated from illegal vendors.
The Central Investigation Department staff burnt the CDs in the presence of Anti-Piracy Organisation of Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Musical Arts Industry officials.
However, musicians snubbed the burning despite being invited. Police spokesperson Superintendent Andrew Phiri, said the action was in line with the Copyright Act.
“We as the police have the mandate to enforce law and order in the country. This is a clear indication that the police do not tolerate piracy,” said Supt Phiri.
He said selling of pirated CDs was prohibited in Zimbabwe and musicians were struggling to earn decent incomes from their intellectual property. The police spokesperson warned that possession and use of pirated material was illegal.
“Even playing of pirated CDs will land one in jail. We may end up going door-to-door clarifying the originality of music people play,” Supt Phiri said.
He urged stakeholders to revisit the price of original CDs, which he said were high and thus encouraged piracy.
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- July 31, 2026
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