The Botswana government says HIV/Aids patients occupy 60% of wards in the country's hospitals, and that the numbers are rising, despite public awareness of the disease.
The Botswana government says it is committed to the development of technical and vocational education and training, increasing access as well as improving its quality.
Panellists at a discussion on media coverage of non-governmental issues and the role of the media in development said there is need for the media and NGOs to work together for a common purpose.
In what is regarded as a victory for media freedom and freedom of expression, the Botswana High Court this week declared a government ban on advertising in two newspapers unconstitutional.
