Stray buffalos force FMD shutdown in the North
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 450 Views |

Invasion: Some of the buffalos were visibly dehydrated and in desperate search for water PIC: EXPERTAFRICA.COM
In the past few days, hundreds of the stray buffalos have been seen roaming around areas such as Sowa Town near Botswana Ash (Botash)’s offices, Lepashe, Mosetse, Dukwi, Kutamogoree and surrounding areas.
The buffaloes are reportedly from the Hwange National Park which lies across the border in Zimbabwe. Officials have speculated that the animals are crossing the border in droves in search of water and pasture.
From Jakoba's mysterious disappearance on November 9 to the grim discovery of his remains at Mosinki Lands, a gap in the response mechanisms of the police and village leadership has been laid bare. The community's anger is evident, seen in the attack on Bakang Masole, the man found driving Jakoba's taxi and the main suspect, and the subsequent riot. Residents express discontent, citing a troubling trend of missing persons cases often...