Botswana drops in media freedom report
Friday, April 22, 2016
According to the report although Botswana has a relative good position in the annual press freedom index, the government maintains control not only over the state-owned media but also over the privately-owned newspapers that depend on state advertising.
“The financial weakness of many media outlets makes them susceptible to political and financial influence that undermines their independence,” the report states.
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