World turns on Botswana as government lifts hunting ban
Botswana’s elephant population was estimated at 130,000 against the 2011 Elephant Management Survey having estimated the country’s carrying capacity at…
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The destruction of Chobe through Human-Wildlife Conflict by numbers
Chobe District Council chairperson, councillor Paul Chabaesele says 96 problem animal destruction cases were reported in the previous financial year.…
6 amazing things about Botswana
Back when Prince Harry was wooing his now-wife Meghan Markle, a key ingredient in his recipe for romance was an…
Wildlife vet: the Botswana elephant debate is actually about a bigger conservation issue
Botswana elephants – to trophy hunt and cull, or not? The current international furore over a Botswana government White Paper (discussion…
5 Reasons why we love Botswana
Botswana is a magnet for tourists who are looking for relaxation, natural beauty and rich memories of Africa. We have…
Shedding light on Botswana’s anti-poaching efforts – from past until present
A dark cloud hovers over the small nation of Botswana. It is neither one likely to cheer up farmers nor…
Botswana’s lifting of hunting ban will protect wildlife
In 2014, then president of Botswana, Ian Khama, introduced a ban on hunting, saying it had contributed to poaching and…
What to do with 130,000 elephants? – Environment Chamber supports Botswana’s course on elephant populations
A Sub Committee appointed by President Masisi of Botswana recently made its recommendations in a White Paper regardingBotswana’s hunting ban…
Elephant management expert applauds the new Botswana President – His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi
The CEO of the True Green Alliance in South Africa, Ron Thomson – a veteran African game warden and elephant…
Government committed to ending human-wildlife conflict… co-existence strategy on the cards
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi says the government is committed to effectively tackling Botswana’s longstanding human-wildlife conflict issue. Addressing the Botswana…
UB advocates for selective hunting
The University of Botswana has backed recent recommendations made by the cabinet sub-committee regarding the lifting of the Hunting Ban. In…
Opinion by human-wildlife conflict specialist: Botswana has found her voice about elephants – but will we listen?
Botswana elephants – to trophy hunt and cull, or not? The current international furore over a Botswana government White Paper…
The cost of the HUNTING BAN to the government
As the global furore against Botswana on whether to cull or not to cull its exploding elephant population continues…
5 Things You May Not Know About Human – Wildlife Conflict in Botswana
Botswana has a population of about 2.2 million people and an estimated 134,000 elephants, the largest population of elephants in…
Cabinet sub-committee recommends lifting hunting ban, culling elephants
Former President Ian Khama’s fortress in the tourism industry, which disproportionately benefits few of his friends to the detriment of…
Go walking with an elephant herd – right now
Get up close with the wildlife of the Okavango Delta in new 360 video. No special equipment required. Botswana is…
Chobe residents support lifting of the hunting ban
Chobe District residents have expressed support for the lifting of the hunting ban. Kgosi Bafedile Lesoma said at a kgotla…
Doubts mount in Botswana over charity’s claim of elephant ‘poaching frenzy’
It was a shocking story that attracted global attention this month: A “poaching frenzy”in northern Botswana left 87 elephants dead,…
Botswana remains committed to the conservation of natural resources – President Masisi
Botswana remains steadfast in its commitment to protect and safeguard the world’s natural heritage under its care, says President Mokgweetsi…
A Botswana sanctuary
Travel across Africa’s landscape, and chances are you will weep at its beauty, its contradictions and its challenges. Find yourself…
US star Ciara hangs out with elephants while on vacation with Russell Wilson in Botswana: ‘Our New Friends’
Ciara’s vacation in Africa literally keeps getting bigger and better! The 32-year-old musician shared a video from her adventures in…
Parliament adopts motion to lift elephant hunting ban
Parliament has adopted a motion tabled by Maun East MP, Kostantinos Markus (pictured left) appealing to the government to consider…
Poaching in Botswana on the rise
Even though Botswana is pinning its hopes on tourism to diversify the economy, poaching remains a challenge and hinders the…
African elephants are migrating to safety – and telling each other how to get there
The Chobe National Park in northern Botswana is a 11, 700 sq km (4,517 sq mile) sanctuary for animals.…
Enraged elephant CHARGES at terrified tourists in a safari park
Enraged elephant CHARGES at terrified tourists in a safari park, headbutts the back of their car so hard its tusk…
Aerial surveys of Botswana’s elephants show the numbers have stabilised
Aerial surveys indicate a greater concentration of elephants in Botswana than anywhere else in Africa. Botswana is home to the…