"Arguments for lifting the ban are unsound"

Dr Mike Chase collaring an elephant in the CKGR PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Dr Mike Chase collaring an elephant in the CKGR PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

On June 21, 2018, some of Botswana's Members of Parliament adopted a motion to lift the elephant hunting ban.

They cited the following reasons for this decision:

1. An increase in Botswana’s elephant population

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Be careful on the road this festive season

Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...

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