The load on Koboto's shoulders

In the hot seat: Koboto PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
In the hot seat: Koboto PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

At 39, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism permanent secretary, Dr Oduetse Koboto shoulders the responsibility of, amongst others, preserving the country’s undisputed title as a safe haven for wildlife. At the same time he will be ensuring locals have a significant slice in a sector where they have largely remained spectators. He spoke to Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE in this first part of a wide-ranging interview

Botswana is widely regarded as a conservation hub, with an abundance of a variety of wildlife. The southern African country is home to the world’s largest elephant population at more than 130,000. This has meant the world’s eyes have kept a constant gaze on the country.

The lure of the vast, wildlife-rich Okavango Delta has attracted thousands of tourists, where a variety of animal species roam freely.

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