Stanchart trains journalists
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The call came from the Deputy Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana, Serty Leburu at a two-day training workshop orgainsed by the bank in cooperation with a local Media and Public Relations company, Seed Communications.
Leburu said the media is privileged to meet a large number of people in the society including decision makers.“Remember that you are a very powerful section of our society and you can influence decision-making, therefore your understanding of issues that you report about is very critical,” she said.Leburu said Standard Chartered Bank recognises the role that the media plays in the economy of the country therefore they took it upon themselves to help develop them. She said the sponsorship of the workshop of this nature is an indication of their commitment to the development of the media.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...