Poaching and the hunting ban: Oil and water

Thursday, May 24, 2018

For elephants, the hunting ban was meant to protect the gentle giants and create a safe haven for them in Botswana. It appears poachers did not get the memo. Staff Writers, MPHO MOKWAPE and MBONGENI MGUNI report that two issues that appear related, have proven poles apart

Former president, Ian Khama is adamant that his 2014 ban on professional hunting in Botswana was a masterstroke in the nick of time. Today, his critics point out that the decision was taken without consultation and has led to a population explosion, especially in destructive species such as elephants.

Still Khama is unmoved, telling Mmegi a fortnight ago that his intervention was a stitch in time.

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Poaching and the hunting ban: Oil and water

For elephants, the hunting ban was meant to protect the gentle giants and create a safe haven for them in Botswana. It appears poachers did not get the memo. Staff Writers, MPHO MOKWAPE and MBONGENI MGUNI report that two issues that appear related, have proven poles apart

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