Fire in the sky, misery on the ground
Friday, August 07, 2026 | 190 Views |
Raging: Incidents of wildfire have nearly tripled this year PIC: MARTIN HARVEY
Across the country, the abundant rains enjoyed in the last season are providing fuel to a rapidly spreading crisis. Between April and July, wildfires destroyed 336,231.31 hectares, an area comparable to more than twice the size of Gaborone.
By comparison, over the same period last year, wildfires raged across 120,410.50 hectares. The numbers represent an increase of nearly 180 percent year on year.
Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...