Conservation for celebrities

In the past few months the intentions of the Botswana Government to reintroduce hunting have met with a barrage of ferocious criticism from a wide spectrum of campaigners and, predictably in turn, a heated response from the pro-hunting lobby.

The most prominent and vituperative commentary emanates from the ranks of showbiz celebrities, a surprising source of ecological expertise.

As a professional conservationist, the most disappointing characteristic of this debate is the paucity of facts presented by proponents of either argument and an unwillingness to consider any that are put forward by the opposition.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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