How newsrooms in Botswana contend with media industry challenges

There was uproar among media workers in Botswana in 2014 when the government initiated an advertising ban on local private media. 

Revenue for traditional media suffered and independent media in the country found itself limping on one foot, as a result. Outlets drastically cut operational costs — which meant layoffs — leaving many journalists without work.

Almost a decade later, a small pool of journalists is left operating in Botswana. Outlets are unable to pay competitive salaries, making it difficult to attract employees.

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