Nkashi Classic presents the dire of the Okavango Delta in VR

Friday, August 30, 2019

This year the event highlight was the public screening of the EMMY nominated Into the Okavango film PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Maun people last weekend had the opportunity to learn more about the Okavango Delta from the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project (NGOWP) through the Nkashi Classic event.

The event, which was on its second year was organised by the Botswana Wild Bird Trust which administers the NGOWP. Last year the event involved an inaugural mekoro race along Thamalakane River as the main highlight of the day.

But due to drought and low water levels this year, Thamalakane River is bone dry and there is no nearby water for the race.

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Nkashi Classic presents the dire of the Okavango Delta in VR

Maun people last weekend had the opportunity to learn more about the Okavango Delta from the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project (NGOWP) through the Nkashi Classic event.

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Selefu

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Fans urged to fill up stadium

Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

Civil Society threatens Masisi with legal action

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