Mmegi journalists sweep the board
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
In the sports category, sponsored by MultiChoice, Mmegi's Letso Mpho walked away with P1,500 as MISA's Sports writer of the Year. Mpho's story published late last year and titled "Zebras with diminishing stripes" won the hearts of the judges as it comprehensively discussed Botswana's chances of qualifying for the African Cup of Nations after a good run in the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup.
Also from Mmegi, reporter Chandapiwa Baputaki scooped the Education Reporting award, courtesy of the Botswana Secondary School Teachers Union (BOSETU).
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...