China plays a role in Botswana�s anti-poaching drive

The government of Botswana’s biggest challenge in sustaining the tourism industry has always been with the problem of illegal hunting of animals and especially those valued for their horns and tusks. The rhino and the elephant are the two key species of animals that are seriously threatened by this illegal business.

Poaching in Botswana started being a big problem after Namibia got its independence in 1990. Most of those who were fighting the independence war on the wrong side remained unemployed and therefore resorted to poaching. This was their best way forward in making sure that they continued to earn a living.