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Editors of local newspapers have repeated their condemnation of Minister of Communication, Science and Technology, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi's Media Practitioners Bill tabled in parliament this week.

The editor of the Botswana Gazette, Aubrey Lute, says he does not support the Bill in its current form.  He says it is aimed at muzzling the media. 

He believes that freedom of the press would never be guaranteed once the new law is passed. 

Editor's Comment
A call for collaboration in Botswana’s media landscape

This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.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, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...

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