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   Botswana: Publishers challenge Media Practitioners Act in courtBotswana publishers, on 6 May 2009, registered a statutory notice with the attorney general and the Ministry of Communications Science and Technology, challenging the Media Practitioners Act of 2008. 12 May 2009 11:11 Botswana media head down the Zimbabwe path[Simbarashe Nembaware] GABORONE: The Media Practitioners Act (MPA) and the Intelligence and Security Act (ISA) recently enacted by the state “as a way of bringing accountability to the media” and safe guarding sovereignty have been described by journalists here as draconian legislatures that trample on democracy by muzzling the media and usurping basic civil rights. 21 Apr 2009 10:55 Botswana: Publishers to ignore interim committeeGABORONE: News media publishers in Botswana gathered on 10 March, 2009 and resolved not to respond to the current invitations from the government regarding the formation of the Interim Committee of the Media Council as dictated by the newly enacted Media Practitioners Act. 12 Mar 2009 10:42 Botswana: Media laws stir dissent within ruling party[Sello Motseta] GABORONE: There is growing dissent in the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) over laws that enable the government to regulate the media. Member of parliament, Keletso Rakhudu, broke ranks with his party by publicly criticising the Media Practitioner's Act as an "assault" on the "fundamentals" and "undermining" free and independent media. He claims a number of his colleagues shared his dismay but were fearful of speaking out. 3 Mar 2009 11:49 Botswana: Diamonds are not forever[Ephraim Nsingo] GABORONE: "The situation is now very bad, very bad for workers. It is no longer about the workers alone, it is about the government, the companies, everyone. We need to talk. Dialogue is the only solution." This was a response from Jack Tlhagale, secretary general of the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU), when asked about the ongoing mine retrenchments and closures. 24 Feb 2009 10:46 Job losses as diamonds lose their lustreGABORONE: Thousands of mining jobs in Botswana are in jeopardy as diamond and other mineral sales dwindle and companies begin retrenching to cut costs. 12 Feb 2009 09:37 Botswana establishes government PR officesBotswana government convened a meeting of public relations (PR) officers in government departments, late last month to find out why information flow is constricted. 5 Feb 2009 12:14 Botswana: Government passes repressive media lawThe Government of Botswana has passed the controversial Media Practitioners Law, which was assented to by the executive on 22 December, 2008 and gazetted on 31 December. This follows a rushed enactment by Parliament in the same month, in which members of parliament were denied the opportunity to further subject the bill to debate. 19 Jan 2009 10:07 Botswana telecoms growth nears Nigeria, SABotswana's telecommunications sector is this year poised to record growth that could place it ahead of powerhouses South Africa and Nigeria in teledensity. 16 Jan 2009 10:23 News | from Biz Company Press Offices A kiosk for every occasion - Right Stuff
Starfish Mobile International launches in Malawi - Starfish MobileStarfish Mobile International, an African Wireless Application Service Provider (WASP), has partnered with Telekom Network Malawi (TNM), an African mobile network provider, in launching and strategically driving TNM's Mobile Content business and services in Malawi. 26 Jun 2009 13:08 Starfish Mobile kicks off 2009 Confederations Cup mobile trivia game with MTN Swaziland - Starfish MobileWith the kick-off of the much anticipated FIFA 2009 Confederations Cup, Starfish Mobile has teamed up with MTN Swaziland in launching the “Send Me To The Soccer Competition” promotion to test the local fans' general knowledge soccer skills. 18 Jun 2009 13:26 Green brand energy - Right Stuff
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