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Poler using nkashi along Thamalakane River PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Poler using nkashi along Thamalakane River PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

The Botswana Wild Bird Trust, in partnership with Botswana Tourism, will host the inaugural mokoro (canoe) race dubbed Nkashi Classic on October 6, 2018 at Okavango River Lodge in Maun.

Nkashi refers to a pole used by the poler to steer mokoro.

According to the event’s website, the main event will take place at Okavango River Lodge, with spectator spots along the Thamalakane River. 

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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