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Lifeline: The Cuito River is one of the main feeders of the waters that supply the Okavango Delta PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Amidst concerns about disruptive commercial activities in the headwaters that feed KAZA, a wetland and forest paradise straddling five countries, regional leaders are suggesting expansion of the eco-region. MBONGENI MGUNI writes on the crucial system that feeds the Okavango Delta

A few years ago, reports emerged of increasing commercial and related activities along the river systems that feed the Okavango Delta, an alarming trend that threatened the World Heritage Site and its economy.

Angola is the water tower of SADC, with several rivers emerging from its highlands, flowing south and east to nurture the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA), the world's largest terrestrial transboundary conservation area.

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World’s biggest eco-region could get even bigger

Amidst concerns about disruptive commercial activities in the headwaters that feed KAZA, a wetland and forest paradise straddling five countries, regional leaders are suggesting expansion of the eco-region. MBONGENI MGUNI writes on the crucial system that feeds the Okavango Delta

Human rights are sacred

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First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Bona Life tee-off Maruapula Loxion Golf journey

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred