Elephants are coming down South
Friday, April 21, 2017
An image of an elephant loaded in an open truck with a dozen brazen men riding dangerously with the big animal through the streets of Maun like a scene from a cheap African action thriller, is still the talk of the town.
After that clumsy elephant relocation that is reported to have left a few of those men with minor injuries, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) requested the assistance of Elephants Without Borders (EWB) to come and monitor the elephants in the area.
Leaders must uphold the rule of law and ensure justice, but Masisi’s remarks raise serious concerns on the separation of powers and the independence of the justice system.Masisi’s claim that he personally instructed authorities not to handcuff Khama, regardless of the legal circumstances, undermines the principles of justice and equality before the law.As Head of State, Masisi should respect the judicial process and avoid interfering in...