Recently, Microsoft launched the Windows PC Affordability in Africa Initiative, a programme that aims to reduce the prevalence of Microsoft software piracy in Africa’s emerging markets. FULL STORY >

Apple have taken a stand against conspiracy theory channel InfoWars, and its beleaguered host Alex Jones, by removing a number of InfoWars’ podcasts from iTunes, and the Podcasts app. FULL STORY >

South African companies paid more than R3.64 million for using unlicensed software in 2016. FULL STORY >

According to Torrent Freak, these are the top ten movies and TV shows that people illegally downloaded during 2016. FULL STORY >

The former Top Gear presenters new series is the most pirated in history, with Amazon reportedly losing an estimated £3.2 million from the first episode alone. FULL STORY >

Switzerland has found itself in anti-piracy organisations’ crosshairs, with several groups criticising that country’s approach to copyright infringement. FULL STORY >

Google has updated its search algorithms to bury pirated content lower in its search results. FULL STORY >

While SOPA and PIPA met a quick and sudden death, other threats to internet freedom and user privacy are looming. FULL STORY >

Wikipedia will go dark tomorrow in protest against proposed legislation that it asserts would damage the internet. FULL STORY >

Piracy has all but ensured that the forthcoming action horror game, I am Alive, will not find its way to the PC, and will probably only be available for consoles. FULL STORY >

New research suggests that eradicating the restrictions imposed by digital rights management could help reduce piracy. FULL STORY >

If the price of software advertised on local web sites seems too good to be true, it probably is. This is the message from Microsoft SA, which has warned of a boom in fake software being sold online to unwitting consumers. FULL STORY >

The South African Federation Against Copyright Theft SAFACT announces the successful completion of the first PlayStation 3 jailbreak raid and arrest, conducted in Johannesburg. FULL STORY >

Sony is possibly preparing to introduce serial keys to future PlayStation 3 games, goodbye second hand games market. FULL STORY >

Online piracy continues to grow as content sharing websites become more popular. FULL STORY >