Botswana politics is for the people of Botswana

The split in the ruling party, the civil service strike, the continuing defections of MPs and councillors and the Julius Malema statements (and threats) have all made sure that our press have had nice sensational news to keep their papers alive.

Depending on whose side one is, one could find fault with the government press for singing praises of government and the President and ignoring important news, while on the other hand, one could find fault with the private press for sensationalising news, seemingly praising and encouraging lawlessness, and generally demonising the government and the President in particular.