Botswana editors forum calls for greater inclusivity and consultation
Friday, May 03, 2024 | 350 Views |
Chairperson of Botswana Editor's Forum, Emang Mutapati
The Botswana Editors Forum (BEF) would like to join local stakeholders and partners amongst the international community in celebrating and commemorating World Press Freedom.
In particular we would like to acknowledge and appreciate the resonance of the theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day - A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the environmental crisis resonates deeply with Batswana especially in the light of the elephant and wildlife conflict.
According to a report elsewhere in this publication, various district councils announced that a one-bedroom home now costs over P130,000 more, a near-unthinkable 32% increase. This isn't just a minor adjustment, but a devastating blow to the dream of affordable home ownership for ordinary citizens.What is most alarming is not just the scale of the increase, but the profound confusion it has exposed. Minister Ramogapi has publicly...