Mbaiwa tells Botswana's story at Oxford University
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 8550 Views |
Speaking out: Mbaiwa at Oxford University PIC: YOBE SHONGA
Mbaiwa is a Professor of Tourism Studies, Okavango Research Institute and University of Botswana.
He led a lecture on the UK Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill and its implications to conservation and livelihoods.
While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...