Capacitate the media on fair reporting-MISA
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 280 Views |
Thomas Nkhoma. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Let me, therefore, thank the Institute for Labour and Employment Studies for recognising MISA Botswana Chapter as one of the stakeholders in this noble endeavour for not only does it underscore the role of media in information dissemination but also highlights the need for an informed media.
That being said, I think all of us here will agree with me that it goes without saying that the media plays a pivotal role in informing and educating society. We are aware that employment opportunities and notices regarding changes in companies are communicated through our media platforms.
The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...