GCC turns to Dikgosi over problematic stray animals
Monday, September 11, 2023 | 130 Views |
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Gaborone Mayor Austin Abraham PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The stray animals that roam the city’s streets like cattle, donkeys, goats and dogs have long been a major concern and the GCC continues to face difficulties in resolving this issue.
One root cause identified for the influx of stray animals in Gaborone is the lack of grazing land in nearby villages such as Tlokweng and Mogoditshane. Recently, city council officials convened a meeting with tribal leaders from the surrounding villages at Woodlane Hotel.
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