The counterfeit industry has grown, turning brand protection into a big business
Consumer spending is on the rise in Africa, but the continent's counterfeiting business is growing in tandem. Africa - where borders are often porous, regulation and law enforcement weak, and customers often looking to pay lower prices - has become a hotbed for the world's fake goods.
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