Mmegi

Media owes none an apology in P100bn hoax

Masisi with the media
Masisi with the media

The recent debate on whether the media should apologise for the P100 billion hoax is a serious cause for concern.

This article seeks to address this ongoing issue and offer a fair perspective on the need for Batswana to deeply understand the functions of journalism in any society.

From the onset, it is worth stating that democracies across the world rely on journalism to be perceived as either progressive or repressive.

Editor's Comment
Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

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...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up