Mmegi Publishing Trust

Media & Publishing

From the Mmegi Newspaper to book publishing and new digital platforms, we invest in sustainable media that informs, educates, and inspires.

Advocacy & Freedom of Expression

We champion free speech, independent journalism, and the right to access information— cornerstones of a democratic society.

Arts, Language & Culture

MPT nurtures Botswana’s creative identity through projects that preserve language, promote literature, and celebrate artistic excellence.

Education & Human Development

We build capacity through training, mentorship, and youth development initiatives within the media and creative industries.

About MPT

Who We Are

Since 1988, Mmegi Publishing Trust (MPT) has been at the forefront of media freedom, civic empowerment, and cultural development in Botswana. As a non-governmental organization, we amplify voices that shape democracy—supporting journalists, writers, and artists who tell the nation’s stories and defend its freedoms.
Through our publications, training initiatives, and partnerships, MPT continues to advance dialogue, defend expression, and promote inclusive participation in national development.

Our Impact in Numbers

Three decades of empowering citizens, supporting creators, and advancing freedom of expression.

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+ Years Promoting media freedom and civic empowerment
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+ Journalists & Creators Trained and supported
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+ Published Books, reports, and articles shaping public discourse
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+ Local and international collaborations

Join the Movement for an Informed Botswana

Be part of the change. Whether you’re a journalist, artist, student, or advocate — your voice matters. Join Mmegi Publishing Trust and help shape a society built on truth, creativity, and participation.

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Empowering Voices

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Empowering Voices

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Empowering Voices

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Empowering Voices

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Empowering Voices

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Our Latest Articles

28 Oct

Defending Media Freedom in a Changing World

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28 Oct

Language, Art & Identity — Preserving Botswana’s Cultural Voice

Culture is not just what we inherit; it’s what […]

28 Oct

The Power of an Informed Citizenry

In a democracy, the most powerful tool is not […]