Moatlhodi calls for accurate parliament reporting

• Published date: 10 February 2023
• Publication title: Botswana Daily News

Accurate reporting of Parliament business is important as the electorate relies on the media for information on National Assembly business.

Addressing members of the media, Wednesday, acting Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Pono Moatlhodi said Parliament reporting was an integral constituent of democracy that needed to be nurtured through fair, balanced and accurate reporting.

'Accurate Parliament reporting plays an important role in nurturing the country's democracy and you are part of the processes by virtue of covering various activities including the complex process of legislation and the general debate taking place on the floor of the house,' Mr Moatlhodi said.

Mr Moatlhodi, thus, pleaded with members of the media to familiarise themselves with Parliament processes and Standing Orders before embarking on the journey to become Parliament reporters.

Additionally, he emphasised the importance of availing information to the media for public consumption.

'We commit to promptly avail information to media personnel in an effort to further ensure accurate reporting while being cognizant of their desire to meet deadlines,' he said.

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