Botswana
3.10

The public broadcaster offers diverse programming for all
interests as well as balanced and fair information reflecting the full spectrum of diverse views and opinions.

ANALYSIS:
Given the direct control by government it is not possible for Radio Botswana and Botswana Television to offer fair and balanced
information and truly diverse programming. There is no language
diversity as minority languages are not catered for. BTV has made
some effort in this regard. On the other hand, overall programming
on radio seems more diverse than that on television.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

3, 3, 3, 4, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 4

Average score:

2.6

3.11

The public broadcaster offers as much diverse and creative
local content as economically achievable.

ANALYSIS:
BTV has started to commission more local content. However, the
quality standards set are so unreasonably high that the actual share
of local content shown is still low. Radio Botswana promotes folk
music and folk musicians.

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African Media Barometer - Botswana 2005

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