A call for collaboration in Botswana’s media landscape

In response to the recent World Press Freedom Day celebrations, the Botswana Editors Forum (BEF) issued a statement calling for greater inclusivity and consultation within the country’s media sector.

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 treasure but also a vital component of its tourism industry. Therefore, it is imperative that the media be adequately equipped to report on environmental challenges and promote public awareness.

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Khama, Masisi should rise above personal differences

Hurt as he may have been, former president Ian Khama, Sir Seretse’s senior son who was given an opportunity to speak on behalf of the Seretse family, couldn’t mince his words as he took advantage to shred his successor Mokgweetsi Masisi to pieces.He, however, did not clearly mention names but he referred to Masisi as the leader of a political party that was founded amongst others by his father.He would also address him as the former State...

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