TLOTLO ANGELA PATLAKWE
eBotswana TV

There were few shortcomings I encountered during my internship program.  Botswana is facing a big problem of load shedding, at times the electricity would go off before I save my work which then results in draw back. Another shortcoming I encountered was when I went with ‘The Mile’ program crew to shoot the aspiring actress, she opened to us about her personal problems of which I was to calm her down and guide her in order to finish the shooting first, then had an extra task to look for a professional counselor to help her through and make a follow up about the entire matter. 

I also had a hard time when people called in after eBotswana won the case over SABC pirating channels. I had to be patient and talk to them in a behavioral manner, and was to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, i.e. not disposing any information about the matter to people around, even our family members until it is published and broadcasted. 

For the interviews I carried with some local artists, others I was able to meet them in person whilst others I had to interview through the phone. It was really challenging, to make phone interviews as I had to write so fast at the same time talking, and was to be alert to get the right information that they are saying. And not to repeatedly ask them anything I did not get, I had to be very professional as they all left their busy schedules to give me information, so I had to be faster.