We need media self-regulation that has teeth
Friday, May 30, 2025 | 300 Views |
Mogapi
That acknowledgment then has to be followed by recognition that the media can no longer claim to be the gatekeepers of information.
Those days are gone – most certainly for good. The media has to reform.
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...