Btv/RB ordered to compensate opposition for Khama address

The order comes after NBB found the government Department of Broadcasting Services (DBS) guilty of contravening the code governing broadcasters by giving President Ian Khama time to address the nation on the factional fights within the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). The statement was read by DBS director, Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo. It sought to explain Khama's decision to suspend BDP secretary general Gomolemo Motswaledi.

The state media was found guilty of giving the BDP unfair opportunity to campaign without offering the same to the opposition. The ruling comes after the opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) took the state media to the NBB after Khama's address. Though the ruling faults the DBS for contravening the Code of Conduct for Broadcasters During Elections, BCP spokesperson Dumelang Saleshando is not happy  because Btv and Radio Botswana have not been reprimanded.