Local artistes thrown a lifeline
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
To start with, the festivals, which are held in the mining towns of Jwaneng and Orapa, will be exclusive to local artistes.
Although Hirschfelt would not divulge the names of the artistes who would be performing, as she was still negotiating with some of them, she pointed out that no foreign artiste would be featured this time round.
This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...