Finds from the upper Okavango catchment area

Dr David Goyder sampling plants from Cuito source lake PIC THALEFANG CHARLES
Dr David Goyder sampling plants from Cuito source lake PIC THALEFANG CHARLES

At a small village of Jinjanga along the Cuanavale River on the Angolan highlands, a research group interview is underway inside a small smoke-filled grass hut sheltering attendants from the pouring rain outside.

The interview is conducted in three languages, being the local Mbundu translated into Portuguese, Angola’s official language, then translated to English (for researchers).

Through the three-tier translations, it is clear that locals are adamant that there are still big wild animals around this unprotected wilderness.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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