In commemorating this great milestone, we pay tribute to one of the founders of Botswana and a key figure in the framing of its Constitution. He was the principal architect of its economic development as Minister of Finance and Development Planning.I...
This article seeks to address this ongoing issue and offer a fair perspective on the need for Batswana to deeply understand the functions of journalism in any society.From the onset, it is worth stating that democracies across the world rely on...
Lately, in the wake of big stories such as allegations against Bridget Motsepe in the so-called P100 billion saga, some have accused the media of being complicit in spreading lies simply for reporting on allegations that were circulating in official...
His move not only stunned South Africans and thrust the media into the storm but also forced journalists to navigate competing narratives, hidden agendas and the deeper question of how far journalism should go in serving the public interest when...
It is time for Africa to reclaim agency over its health future. Global HIV research is biased towards the West: 54% of studies focus on just 12% of the virus. Ignoring HIV diversity could trigger the next pandemic, scientists warn.The global fight...
From the familiar voices of Generations and Scandal, to the beats of Kwaito and the roar of the PSL, our screens and radios have been saturated by South African content. This constant exposure hasn’t just entertained us, it has shaped our tastes,...
His unwavering dedication, personal sacrifice, and organisational brilliance have left an indelible mark on the history of the BNF.Early political awakening (1994)In August 1994, the political tide began to shift in Molepolole when Mohammed Khan,...
Criticism of the media is healthy and necessary in a democracy. However, sweeping condemnations lack nuance, evidence and ultimately misunderstand the media’s role in society. Journalism does not operate in a vacuum.As scholars such as Denis...
This landmark achievement, validated by the Global Validation Advisory Committee (GVAC) of the World Health Organization (WHO), marks not just a national triumph, but a global breakthrough. It is a compelling testament to what multisectoral approach,...
Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, proclaims that everyone has the right to take part in the government of his or her country, directly or through freely...
At the time, community radio stations and newspapers were still aspirational and the journalist was often viewed with suspicion and regarded not as a partner in development or watchdog of democracy but a threat or outsider. Unfortunately after so...
Running from April 1st to July 31st, the initiative is aimed at easing the burden for mothers and their newborns during the harsh winter months. The donation drive is part of First Capital Bank’s 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) health...
Now in its second edition, the MISA Golf Day is a fundraising initiative to support the ongoing MISA Botswana activities. As a champion of media freedom, freedom of expression, and pluralistic independent journalism, MISA plays a vital role in...
Professor Chilisa was honoured and given an award for excellence as ‘the most widely cited author on ‘Made in Africa Evaluation’, and the author with the highest number of articles on ‘Made in Africa Evaluation’ making Africa’s...
A budget of $638 million has been allocated for this project. The key areas that the SLL will focus on include improving healthcare workforce, refining diagnostics and vaccines, and partnerships to support primary healthcare.The objectives of SLLs...
"They deeply regret the video and have decided to take it down. They acknowledge the mistake and take the concerns seriously." It is also fitting to commend Mascom Wireless for responding swiftly, showing the kind of corporate responsibility that the...
This collaboration will help drive Botswana’s economic diversification and elevate the country’s standing within the media, tourism, luxury, and sustainability sectors. Through this strategic partnership, GVP intends to establish its African...
The answer lies in being average. Average, by the definition of most dictionaries, is the quotient obtained by dividing the sum total of a set of figures by the number of figures. This is its definition for the purposes of mathematical sciences. For...
The sharpest of minds have long embraced this irrefutable truth; each one of these two faculties is indispensable in its own right, and their misuse, or the overreliance on one at the expense of the other, can lead to folly, fractured relationships...
That acknowledgment then has to be followed by recognition that the media can no longer claim to be the gatekeepers of information.Those days are gone – most certainly for good. The media has to reform.And those reforms should not be about...
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