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Mbaiwa tells Botswana's story at Oxford University

Speaking out: Mbaiwa at Oxford University PIC: YOBE SHONGA
Speaking out: Mbaiwa at Oxford University PIC: YOBE SHONGA

LONDON: Professor Joseph Mbaiwa, one of the country’s leading experts on conservation and communities, this morning presented a lecture at Oxford University telling the story of Botswana to the university community and other interested parties.

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.

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