Botswana
SCORING:
Individual scores:

4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 4

Average score:

3.9

3.10

(2005 = 3.1)

The public broadcaster offers diverse programming for all
interests.

ANALYSIS:
Although Botswana does not have a public broadcast service, it was
conceded that the state broadcaster offers diverse programming.
Overall, programming on radio seems more diverse than that on
television. The two radio stations offer programming for most interests, news every hour (in both main languages), current affairs,
entertainment, local music, sports, and call-in shows. On BTV local
content has increased, with the station catering for youth interests,
broadcasting local music programmes on most days of the week,
and covering local sports.
There is no language diversity as no languages other than English
and Setswana are being catered for.
SCORING:
Individual scores:

4, 3, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 2, 3

Average score:

2.7

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(2005 = 2.6)

African Media Barometer - Botswana 2007

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