Kgosi Maruje calls for community radio stations
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
He said that community radio stations have the potential to set a platform for the community to partake in the development process, adding that modern technology has made it possible for different cultures to co-exist in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.
"Community radio stations will mobilise communities to set up their own agenda for it is another form of decentralisation which ultimately adds value to the local economy by bringing services and addressing the needs of that particular community," said the youthful Kgosi.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....