What happened to objective reporting?

"Govt sues Chinese", "How Chinese traders displace local entrepreneurs", "Shashemooke residents doubt Chinese capability", "Fong-Kong airport roof blown off"...

These are some of the news headlines I have read from some newspapers here.  Am I one of the Chinese implied in those reports?  Maybe.However, I humbly and nervously read these reports, and find these cases are related to some Chinese contractors dealing in projects such as the Morupule B power plant, Sir Seretse Khama Airport, and some road construction projects.  Not listed are the other projects done well by Chinese companies in the past.

I had to sincerely tell all my friends that I have nothing to do with the mentioned projects. abd that I'm just a humble newspaper editor in Gaborone.  But these headlines are strong enough to make me feel ashamed as I walk on the street becuase I am a native of China.  "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it," French writer and philosopherVoltaire is quoted as saying and is often referenced by journalists the world over as landmark   development towards freedom of expression.

Editor's Comment
A call for collaboration in Botswana’s media landscape

This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...

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