Freedom of expression constitutes one of the cornerstones for a free and democratic society. The media play an important role in ensuring the full respect for freedom of expression by promoting free flow of information and ideas, thereby assisting people to make informed decisions in the democratic process. Diversity of media outlets and sources is therefore a critical component of the right to freedom of expression as it promotes the availability of a wide range of content. The right to freedom of expression thus imposes an obligation on a state to take positive measures to promote diversity and pluralism in the media. The Botswana Parliament has recently enacted the Communications Regulatory Authority Act 2012, which came into effect on 1 April 2013. The Act regulates telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services. This article examines the provisions of the Act on broadcasting regulation to determine how they will affect diversity and pluralism in the sector.

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