The media, disinformation
Friday, December 08, 2023 | 140 Views |
Nkhoma
* Media Landscape:
• Southern Africa is home to a diverse media landscape, with both state-owned and independent media outlets. However, in some countries, media freedom may be restricted, and journalists might face challenges in reporting objectively. Media in Botswana is free. As media we enjoy relative freedom as compared to other countries despite some challenges with pockets of state harassment of journalists.
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...