Botswana Editors Forum supports FOI Bill

As Botswana Editors Forum we would like to join the debate with the hope of not only clearing the air but also busting quite a few myths that if not addressed could end up passing for real truths.We note with concern that Government response and Government behaviour in the debate so far has not been altogether tidy.

As Botswana Editors Forum we had expected better from our Government.Unfortunately, so far government response to the Bill has been at best harried and at worst outright disingenuous. Instead of engaging the Bill and make it as inclusive as possible so that it could win everyone's support, our Government has chosen to look for reasons to discredit and not  support a law that has proved very noble in other democracies.