Radio Botswana
Botswana
The Prisons Act grants relatives, lawyers, magistrates, and church organizations the right to visit prisoners for "rehabilitative purposes;" however, the Commissioner of Prisons has the authority to decide whether domestic and international human rights organizations may visit. Independent monitoring of prison conditions by human rights groups, the media, or the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) generally was allowed if these organizations sought permission from the Commissioner of Prisons; however, sometimes permission was denied. The BCHR was denied access to visit Lehlohonolo Bernard Kobedi, a Lesotho national sentenced to death for the murder of a police officer, following the organization's criticism of the executions of four convicted murderers (see Section 1.a.). The ICRC visited some prisons in September. d. Arbitrary Arrest, Detention, or Exile The Constitution prohibits arbitrary arrest and ... [Read More]
Botswana
Radio remained the most important medium of public communication. Two private radio stations, Yarona FM and Gabz FM, broadcast in 5 of the country's 10 largest towns; state owned radio continued to be the only domestic radio service broadcasting to the entire country. The law provides for the issuance of broadcast licenses to private companies and provides copyright protection of broadcast material; the autonomous National Broadcasting Board (NBB) granted the licenses routinely. On December 21, the NBB licensed state-owned Radio Botswana. ... [Read More]
"Gaborone Botswana"
Prof. Robert Hilliard is currently on the faculty at Emerson College, a U.S. university with a highly respected program on media studies. He previously taught at Brooklyn College, Adelphi University and the University of North Carolina, and has been a visiting professor and guest lecturer at various institutions in Europe, Asia, South American and Africa. He has also worked as a newspaper editor, drama and film critic, sports writer, theater producer and director, as well as a TV and radio writer, producer and director. Prof. Hilliard was the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Educational Telecommunications Commission and President of the International University of Communications. He previously served as the Dean of the Graduate Studies Program at Emerson College as well as the Dean of Continuing Education there. ... [Read More]
American Professor Visits Botswana to Discuss Media Issues - "Gaborone Botswana"
Prof. Robert Hilliard is currently on the faculty at Emerson College, a U.S. university with a highly respected program on media studies. He previously taught at Brooklyn College, Adelphi University and the University of North Carolina, and has been a visiting professor and guest lecturer at various institutions in Europe, Asia, South American and Africa. He has also worked as a newspaper editor, drama and film critic, sports writer, theater producer and director, as well as a TV and radio writer, producer and director. Prof. Hilliard was the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Educational Telecommunications Commission and President of the International University of Communications. He previously served as the Dean of the Graduate Studies Program at Emerson College as well as the Dean of Continuing Education there. ... [Read More]
Diplomatic Missions Clean Up Campaign In Mogoditshane Saturday, May 14, 2005 - "Gaborone Botswana"
As part of a publicity effort to sensitize as many people as possible to take part in the exercise, as well as to drum up sponsorship support, the Diplomatic Corps will hold a Press Conference on Wednesday, May 11, at 10:00 a.m. at the UNDP building with journalists from Government and the Private Media Houses, including Radio Stations. For further information on the press conference, please contact Mr. O. B. Maruapula, Chief Executive and Board Secretary of Environmental Heritage Foundation of Botswana at 391-4431 (Office telephone) or 390-0316 (Fax). ... [Read More]
Completion of the U.S. HIV/AIDS Emergency Plan Five-Year Strategy and 2005 Country Operational Plan for Botswana - "Gaborone Botswana"
PEPFAR in 2005 will also fund procurement of ARV drugs, continued support for the Tebelopele Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) network, including construction of new VCT centers by the U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation, continued support for the popular Makgabaneng radio serial-drama; and expansion of activities for orphans and vulnerable children, including projects implemented through the Ambassador’s HIV/AIDS Initiative and U.S. Peace Corps volunteers. ... [Read More]
Botswana (07/05)
In addition to the government-owned newspaper and national radio network, there is an active, independent press (seven weekly newspapers). Two privately owned radio stations began operations in 1999. In 2000, the government-owned Botswana Television (BTV) was launched, which is Botswana's first national television station. GBC is a commercially owned television station that broadcast programs to the Gaborone area only. Foreign publications are sold without restriction in Botswana, and there are 18 commercial Internet service providers. Two cellular phone providers cover most of the country. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Radio Botswana and several private radio stations broadcast in FM, mainly in Setswana, but also in English. The Voice of America operates a medium-wave retransmitting facility in Selebi-Phikwe, 250 miles north of Gaborone. Bring a good short-wave receiver to pick up VOA and BBC broadcasts. Newspapers, Magazines, and Technical JournalsLast Updated: 10/1/2003 9:28 AM A wide range of publications from South Africa, the United Kingdom and other European countries are available at local bookstores. American news magazines are also stocked, but are usually a week late. The International Herald Tribune is available but is up to 2 weeks late in arriving. Several bookstores in Gaborone stock the latest bestsellers and tourist books. Prices are higher than in the U.S. The Embassy Public Affa ... [Read More]
“Sharing My Experience,” an article by U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer Rodney Glaister Paul in Letlhakane, follows. - "Gaborone Botswana"
Prof. Robert Hilliard is currently on the faculty at Emerson College, a U.S. university with a highly respected program on media studies. He previously taught at Brooklyn College, Adelphi University and the University of North Carolina, and has been a visiting professor and guest lecturer at various institutions in Europe, Asia, South American and Africa. He has also worked as a newspaper editor, drama and film critic, sports writer, theater producer and director, as well as a TV and radio writer, producer and director. Prof. Hilliard was the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Educational Telecommunications Commission and President of the International University of Communications. He previously served as the Dean of the Graduate Studies Program at Emerson College as well as the Dean of Continuing Education there. ... [Read More]
Travel to Africa with the President
07/12/2003: Weekly Radio Address ... [Read More]
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