Why so many press secretaries Mr President?

Batlhalefi Leagajang was visible and did a great job as Press Secretary to the President. He surely was not working alone, there were other junior officers that worked in his office.

It was also evident that he enjoyed support of other government journalists, photographers and videographers. As if this was not enough, wherever the President is, State media in Btv, RB1 and the Daily News are always there to give coverage.

It is also worth noting that the State media in its entirety, falls under the Office of the President, and it is basically at the President’s disposal. As if that is not enough, there is the Botswana Government Communications and Information System (BGCIS).

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