BCP supports 'Info' motion

At the end of its fourth national congress held at Matshekge Hill School in Bobonong, the BCP said it would actively campaign for the introduction of the Freedom of Information Act and at the same time oppose the proposed media bill.

"The congress has resolved that the party must actively campaign for the introduction of the Freedom of Information Act and oppose attempts by the government to restrict media freedom through legislation geared at enforcing government control of the media," said the party's Secretary General, Taolo Lucas. BCP President, Gilson Saleshando, said the proposed Media Practitioners' Bill i s unacceptable in its form as it gives the Minister of Communication, Science and Technology unlimited powers to regulate the media.