Botswana Media Landscape, An Elephant In The Room
Tuesday, May 02, 2017
This could explain perhaps why even the UB community radio has not been licensed, because in an ideal situation, the radio could also broadcast programmes from a wider community in which it is based.
In a UNESCO chart showing the role of community broadcasting as an umbilical cord of democracy, Botswana stands out clearly defiant with an empty space for this important social service while Namibia has listed 10, Malawi a record of 24 and Zimbabwe 20 community radio stations, playing an important role in fostering media pluralism, which comparatively does not exist in Botswana.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...