William Ofentse Lesitaokana
Biographic Data
| ID | 1127982 |
|---|---|
| NAME | William Ofentse Lesitaokana |
| GIVEN NAMES | William Ofentse |
| FAMILY NAME | Lesitaokana |
| SIGNATURE | LESITAOKANA W O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Botswana |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5780-9706 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
National television broadcasting service in Botswana
This article provides an overview of the development and use of Botswana Television (BTV). It seeks to identify the political economy factors that influence the channel’s operations. Through documentary analysis and in-depth interviews with selected key informants, our findings suggest that BTV is a state-owned channel fully funded by the Botswana Government and has a small advertising market. This inadequate market also subjects the channel to t…
Between State Media Use and Democracy
Although Botswana is commonly heralded as a democratic country, its national television service—Botswana Television (BTV)—has for close to two decades grappled with trying to perform the roles of nurturing democracy and gratifying the despotic instructions of the government. With the limited privately owned media in Botswana, expectations are that BTV offers itself as a platform for civic participation, serves as a conduit between the state and t…
State or Public Service Broadcasting? Assessing the Making of a National Television Service in Botswana
This paper uses the political economy framework to examine developments surrounding the establishment and structuring of Botswana Television since its introduction as a national broadcaster in 2000. The focus is to identify the broadcasting model for Btv, and establish whether PSB or SB would be appropriate for a national television in Botswana context. Data obtained through documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews showed that Btv has …
Newsroom Disruptions and Opportunities in Times of Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the world has brought massive disruptions to every facet of life. However, a crisis can present revolutionary change and growth opportunities for both individuals and institutions. This study is a cross-country study that examines the disruptions and opportunities that the pandemic has wrought to mainstream news reporting practices. Utilising data from Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, we seek to answer…
A History of the Iziko South African National Gallery
(2019). A History of the Iziko South African National Gallery: Reflections on Art and National Identity, by Anna Tietze. African Historical Review: Vol. 51, No. 2, pp. 39-41
Gendered identities in the consumption of mobile phones among youth in Botswana
Research on the interactive relationship between youth and mobile phones has demonstrated that mobile devices have become indispensable in many aspects of youth lifestyles. Despite this, there is currently very limited research on mobile phone cultures in Sub-Saharan Africa. This article considers two very distinct gendered identities resulting from mobile phone consumption among students in Botswana: one involving adolescent females using colour…
Mobile phone use in intimate relationships
Drawing upon qualitative research data of a study I carried out in Gaborone and Francistown, this article attempts to demonstrate that the mobile phone is ubiquitous and cultural technology which has become central to young people’s intimate relationships. In particular, the use of mobile phones in romantic relationships among urban youth in Botswana is evinced in two ways, both of which are clearly local and distinct. First, the mobile phone is …
Newsroom Disruptions and Opportunities in Times of Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the world has brought massive disruptions to every facet of life. However, a crisis can present revolutionary change and growth opportunities for both individuals and institutions. This study is a cross-country study that examines the disruptions and opportunities that the pandemic has wrought to mainstream news reporting practices. Utilising data from Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, we seek to answer…
Mobile phone use in intimate relationships
Drawing upon qualitative research data of a study I carried out in Gaborone and Francistown, this article attempts to demonstrate that the mobile phone is ubiquitous and cultural technology which has become central to young people’s intimate relationships. In particular, the use of mobile phones in romantic relationships among urban youth in Botswana is evinced in two ways, both of which are clearly local and distinct. First, the mobile phone is …
Gendered identities in the consumption of mobile phones among youth in Botswana
Research on the interactive relationship between youth and mobile phones has demonstrated that mobile devices have become indispensable in many aspects of youth lifestyles. Despite this, there is currently very limited research on mobile phone cultures in Sub-Saharan Africa. This article considers two very distinct gendered identities resulting from mobile phone consumption among students in Botswana: one involving adolescent females using colour…
Mobile phone use in intimate relationships
Drawing upon qualitative research data of a study I carried out in Gaborone and Francistown, this article attempts to demonstrate that the mobile phone is ubiquitous and cultural technology which has become central to young people’s intimate relationships. In particular, the use of mobile phones in romantic relationships among urban youth in Botswana is evinced in two ways, both of which are clearly local and distinct. First, the mobile phone is …
A History of the Iziko South African National Gallery
(2019). A History of the Iziko South African National Gallery: Reflections on Art and National Identity, by Anna Tietze. African Historical Review: Vol. 51, No. 2, pp. 39-41
Newsroom Disruptions and Opportunities in Times of Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the world has brought massive disruptions to every facet of life. However, a crisis can present revolutionary change and growth opportunities for both individuals and institutions. This study is a cross-country study that examines the disruptions and opportunities that the pandemic has wrought to mainstream news reporting practices. Utilising data from Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, we seek to answer…
Between State Media Use and Democracy
Although Botswana is commonly heralded as a democratic country, its national television service—Botswana Television (BTV)—has for close to two decades grappled with trying to perform the roles of nurturing democracy and gratifying the despotic instructions of the government. With the limited privately owned media in Botswana, expectations are that BTV offers itself as a platform for civic participation, serves as a conduit between the state and t…
State or Public Service Broadcasting? Assessing the Making of a National Television Service in Botswana
This paper uses the political economy framework to examine developments surrounding the establishment and structuring of Botswana Television since its introduction as a national broadcaster in 2000. The focus is to identify the broadcasting model for Btv, and establish whether PSB or SB would be appropriate for a national television in Botswana context. Data obtained through documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews showed that Btv has …
National television broadcasting service in Botswana
This article provides an overview of the development and use of Botswana Television (BTV). It seeks to identify the political economy factors that influence the channel’s operations. Through documentary analysis and in-depth interviews with selected key informants, our findings suggest that BTV is a state-owned channel fully funded by the Botswana Government and has a small advertising market. This inadequate market also subjects the channel to t…
Political science (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Advertising (4 works) · Business (4 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Media Influence and Politics (4 works) · African history and culture studies (3 works) · African studies and sociopolitical issues (3 works) · Media Studies and Communication (3 works) · Telecommunications (3 works)