We need evidence of elephant poaching
Friday, September 07, 2018
The poaching allegations attracted a frenzy of rage especially from the Whites in Europe and United States of America. Even the British Prime Minister, Theresa May joined the fray and bemoaned the death of the jumbos. Most of the angry foreigners came short of insulting the President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi and wondered why he chose to disarm the rangers from the Department of Wildlife’s anti-poaching unit.
Little did they know that the area in which the alleged poaching took place is under the control of heavily armed Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldiers. We are not surprised because the truth is the first casualty in a propaganda war.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...