BEC fails litmus test in SA

However, the Senior Broadcasting Regulations Officer at the Botswana Telecommunications Authority (BTA) Ben Mogwera says BEC only applied, but has not been granted a broadcasting licence in Botswana.  

BEC's Managing Director Andrew Jones has also confirmed that his company has not been granted a licence, saying the NBB requested them to meet two requirements, including a bank guarantee of finance: "When we first presented our proposal, banks were not keen to support us because this is a risky venture. But they have now shown interest in supporting us."