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Cattle, not just assets but deeply woven into the lives and identities of families, were shot and buried in mass graves. It was not just a veterinary crisis. It was an emotional one. The pain could not be fully measured in numbers. It was in the...

Lately, in the wake of big stories such as allegations against Bridget Motsepe in the so-called P100 billion saga, some have accused the media of being complicit in spreading lies simply for reporting on allegations that were circulating in official...

His move not only stunned South Africans and thrust the media into the storm but also forced journalists to navigate competing narratives, hidden agendas and the deeper question of how far journalism should go in serving the public interest when...

At the time, community radio stations and newspapers were still aspirational and the journalist was often viewed with suspicion and regarded not as a partner in development or watchdog of democracy but a threat or outsider. Unfortunately after so...

That tragic misuse of radio became a convenient deterrent for policymakers wary of allowing citizens to take to the airwaves. Yet this narrative was always one-sided. Just across the border, South Africa’s vibrant community radio sector, with over...

While there, I interviewed the editor of die tageszeitung, or simply taz, Mattias Bröckers. What began as a research interview quickly became a moment of journalistic awakening. I was struck by the courage and ingenuity behind the taz model, a...

It lands in every newsroom, echoes through every WhatsApp group where people share links and lingers in the mind of every citizen trying to make sense of the world through the headlines they read. Now, to be clear, the media in Botswana is not...

” These phrases sound exciting but not until we are reminded of the darker side characterised by “misinformation,” “disinformation” and “malinformation.” Misinformation refers to false or misleading information shared without harmful...

By acknowledging the challenges facing the sector and demonstrating willingness to amend restrictive laws such as the Media Practitioners Association Act, there is no doubt that the new administration has taken a critical step towards fostering media...

They were essential ethical standards that shaped how information was handled. These principles ensured that sensitive information was not prematurely disclosed, that sources could speak freely without fear of exposure and that legal processes were...

Instead of questioning whether the industry is failing, the focus should now be on how it can be strengthened. Consequently, following recent discussions on Botswana’s media landscape, it is imperative that we build on the conversation by directly...

The arrests have been confirmed by the newspaper's lawyer Mr Dick Bayford. MISA Botswana has initiated an independent investigation on the matter and wishes to express its shock and concern regarding the detention of the two journalists. While...

As a premier tertiary institution in Botswana, the UB bears a significant national responsibility to contribute to the discussion pertaining to the review of the Constitution of Botswana.The need to take part in this exercise also derives from the...