HATAB wades into Chobe River front uproar
Friday, April 01, 2022 | 940 Views |
Contested: The Chobe River front is Kasane’s prime attraction PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Additionally, HATAB believes the developments will restrict animal movements and place increased pressure on already threatened species such as the Chobe Bushbuck.
The 38-year-old industry body, which represents 50% of all licensed hospitality and tourism operators in the country, was this week making its first full remarks on a burning debate, which has raised hackles in Parliament.
Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...