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:

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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