Parley defers media debate

After the minister had finished presenting the objectives of the bill to parliament late yesterday, specially elected Member of Parliament, Botsalo Ntuane tabled a motion calling for adjournment saying there was need for MPs to hear the other side of the story. 

He said the media plays an important role in the democratic system of Botswana, which has long been admired by many countries, hence it was important that the House listens to their side of the story and not the minister only. He said contrary to the Minister's claims that all stakeholders have welcomed the bill, and that they were happy with its content, it was clear that there were some dissenting voices outside the House especially from the media.