Christianity TVs operating illegally in Botswana

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At least two satellite free-to-air television channels are operating in Botswana illegally, right under the nose of the regulator; Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA).

BOCRA told The Monitor that they have not licensed any religious channel to operate in Botswana.

There are at least two religious channels operating from Botswana.  In fact one of the two, a Tlokweng based Blessing TV, even sells its own decoders at P500; a package that includes numerous free-to-air channels. 

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