The media, disinformation
Friday, December 08, 2023 | 140 Views |
* 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 recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...