Machaneng police raise alarm over spike in illegal hunting
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 260 Views |
Machaneng road sign
Station commander for Machaneng Police, Superintendent George Mabuta said despite continued efforts to raise public awareness, people persist in unlawfully entering private farms to hunt wild animals without the consent of farm owners.
"This year alone, we have already recorded three cases of unlawful hunting in privately-owned farms,” he told The Monitor.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...