Botswana drops in media freedom report

Friday, April 22, 2016

Senior journalists leading a march during the Media Freedom Day in Gaborone

The 2016 world press freedom index indicates that Botswana has dropped a rank below when it comes to media freedom. Botswana dropped from position 42 in 2015 to 43 this year out of 180 countries ranked.

According to the report although Botswana has a relative good position in the annual press freedom index, the government maintains control not only over the state-owned media but also over the privately-owned newspapers that depend on state advertising.

“The financial weakness of many media outlets makes them susceptible to political and financial influence that undermines their independence,” the report states.

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Botswana drops in media freedom report

The 2016 world press freedom index indicates that Botswana has dropped a rank below when it comes to media freedom. Botswana dropped from position 42 in 2015 to 43 this year out of 180 countries ranked.

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