Botswana: The Lensman Takes Final Breath

Gaborone — In 1998, Botswana stood on the brink of history. After more than three decades of self-rule, the nation was still waiting to see its story told in moving pictures on its own television channel. That dream was finally taking shape, and a team of just 65 people had been assembled to bring it to life.

We were young, full of potential and ready to learn. Much of our training was practical. We were learning while building, discovering while doing, and helping to create something that would…