Botswana
•

MISA should take the lead in making citizens aware of the
benefits of community radios and the establishment of a true
public broadcaster.

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More test cases should be brought to court so that media law
in the country can be developed further.

•

The University of Botswana should introduce a community
radio station and use this as a test case for the roll-out of
community broadcasting to the rest of the country.

The panel meeting took place at the Cumberland Hotel, Lobatse
from 17 to 18 March 2007.
The Panel:
Dr. Tachilisa Balule, law lecturer; Ms Seatlholo Tumedi, English lecturer; Ms. Beata Kasale, publisher; Mr. Modise Maphanyane, media
activist; Ms Felicitus Mashungwa, journalist; Ms Tholoana Phooko,
attorney; Mr. Solomon Monyame, producer; Dr. Masego Ayo Mpotokwane, lecturer - environmental science; Mr Methaetsile Leepile,
media consultant
The Rapporteur:
Mr. Sechele Sechele
The Facilitator:
Mr. Hendrik Bussiek

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