Ngamiland Jumbos Afraid Of Chillies

Many farmers in the Northern district of Botswana live in constant fear of their crops being destroyed by marauding elephants.

To tackle the problem, the government of Botswana has launched an initiative aimed at combating this menacing problem of human/elephant conflict called the Elephant Chilli-pepper Project that helps farmers combat elephants without killing them.

Unopa Jotia, the senior wildlife officer of the Problem Animal Control Unit at the Ministry of Environment Wildlife and Tourism explains:

Editor's Comment
Justice served, but healing must follow

His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...

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