The plight of people of Okavango: But their land is beautiful!

Traversing the Okavango is like wandering through a land that brings up a number of emotions — a land so breath-taking it stirs the soul and intoxicates the senses. While its splendour is undeniable, beneath the awe and wonder lies a haunting irony. While the land dazzles with natural wealth, its people remain shackled in the abyss of poverty. The contrast is stunning to witness. After witnessing the struggles etched into the faces of the locals, one can only conclude, as someone said: “But their land is beautiful.” TIMOTHY LEWANIKA writes