Of elephant overpopulation and desertification
Friday, December 07, 2018
Now due to the above topic, recently Botswana government embarked on countrywide consultations to find out as to whether the 2014 hunting ban could be uplifted or not because these giants are causing a concern.
Botswana is a landlocked country whereby elephants from neighbouring countries come here for safety. However, that increased our numbers to the point where we had no control over them as they depleted most of the resources.
Their concerns highlight the need for meaningful dialogue between government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the best interests of the country are served.This was in addition to other voices from opposition politicians and civil society organisations.The stance underscores the importance of citizen participation in the constitutional amendment process. The AFM rightly assert that such weighty matters demand thorough discussions to reflect the...