Editors Forum condemn BNSC media �ban�

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

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The Botswana Editors Forum has condemned the Botswana National Sport Commission’s (BNSC) decision to bar journalists from covering National Sport Associations (NSAs) meetings.

The Commission has instructed NSAs to ensure that the media only attends the official opening of their meetings. According to the directive from BNSC chief executive officer (CEO), Falcon Sedimo the NSAs were informed that when they discuss other ‘internal’ issues, the media should be excused.

“…so as to allow members of the sport associations to discuss issues without fear of negative publicity,” reads part of the directive.

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