A woman at the frontline of conservation
Friday, August 16, 2019
Blessed with some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth, Botswana is amongst the top safari destinations in Africa. It is not surprising therefore that Oratile Beula developed a passion for the country’s fauna and flora at a young age.
Women game rangers are still something of a novelty in the male-dominated safari industry. But 38-year-old Beula, fondly known as Rati, is a trailblazer. She is the first female guide at Great Plains Conservation – which operates luxury game lodges in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Kenya – and one of only a handful in Botswana.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...