Indigenous knowledge should not be lost - academics

Andrew Mushita from the community technology development trust in Zimbabwe buttressed this statement in his presentation to the recent Southern Africa Regional Community Based Natural Resources Management Forum (SACF) held at Maun lodge. Presenting to various experts and academics comprising the SACF, he urged the CBNRM fraternity to set aside arrogance and treat the local people as equal partners who can add or subtract something in ideas on conservation of resources in Africa.

"Knowledge is like a baobab tree. No one can embrace it alone," Mushita said as he addressed participants from Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Tanzania and new entrants Ghana and Angola.