Press and media landscape in Botswana
Botswana enjoys a relatively free press in southern Africa. Gaborone-based newspapers and radio stations cover national politics, mining, tourism and social issues.
Leading newspapers and news outlets
- Mmegi – Independent weekly newspaper covering politics and society.
- The Botswana Gazette – Weekly publication with national news coverage.
- Sunday Standard – Popular weekly with investigative reporting.
- The Patriot – Daily newspaper focusing on current affairs.
- Botswana Guardian – Weekly covering business and politics.
Digital news trends
Mobile internet is expanding digital news consumption in Botswana. Online platforms and social media are growing among urban readers.
