Nkashi Classic presents the dire of the Okavango Delta in VR
Friday, August 30, 2019
This year the event highlight was the public screening of the EMMY nominated Into the Okavango film PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
The event, which was on its second year was organised by the Botswana Wild Bird Trust which administers the NGOWP. Last year the event involved an inaugural mekoro race along Thamalakane River as the main highlight of the day.
But due to drought and low water levels this year, Thamalakane River is bone dry and there is no nearby water for the race.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...