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Collabos between stakeholders foster media industry growth

Last weekend was a busy one for media personnel. MISA Botswana Chapter commemorated World Press Freedom Day on Saturday with a variety of activities.

The activities started with a march from GSS Grounds to the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology followed by speeches from different stakeholders. The day was closed with games involving teams from media houses and other stakeholders.

The media has many challenges and for many years, the industry has urged government to recognise the role of media and introduce laws that will enable journalists to do their work freely and without fear.

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