Press Statement on lifting of hunting ban in Botswana – By Community Based Organisations (CBOs) represented by NCONGO

Date: May 24/2019 Press Statement on lifting of hunting ban in Botswana  – By Community Based Organisations (CBOs) represented by NCONGO 1.    Introduction   The Ngamiland Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (NCONGO) was established in 2008 and serves as the umbrella body of Ngamiland Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in matters...

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LIFTING OF THE HUNTING SUSPENSION AND CREATION OF A CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT MODEL FOR TOURISM IN BOTSWANA

1. In June 2018, a Presidential Sub-Committee of Cabinet was tasked to initiate a social dialogue aimed at reviewing the ban on hunting. The process entailed a nationwide process including holding Kgotla meetings, consultation with Local Authorities as well as other stakeholders. 2. The fundamental issue that emerged was the appreciation by citizens that they were being consulted. This was...

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Should President Masisi and SADC make their case before UK parliament?

Can President Mokgweetsi Masisi ask to present Botswana’s case to the UK parliament on Botswana's plans to restore trophy hunting? Former South African President Nelson Mandela addressed the UK parliament twice in 1993 and 1996 and Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie in 1954. Fast forward to 2019, there is a heightened campaign against trophy hunting in UK so the question is: Can Masisi asks...

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Drought Conditions Spread Across The Okavango- Are We Ready?

Botswana’s biggest wetlands, Okavango Delta and Chobe face one of serious hydrological droughts in history in 2019. But the biggest question is: are we prepared for what’s coming?  More has been talked about  the  impact of drought on Maun water supplies but but little on potential...

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Kenson Kgaga- the guide who founded Mokoro excursions

Mokoro (canoe) excursion in the Okavango Delta has become one of the most sorted after travel experiences for local and international visitors alike.  Any travel enthusiasts who has just enjoyed a Mokoro ride will likely tell you that this, compared to  other  safari experiences...

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Okavango Delta levels at record lows

The Department of Water Affairs have observed that the 2019 Okavango flooding may be one of the lowest recorded in history. The lowest flood recorded to date was 5863 cubic metr es per second which was recorded in Mohembo station in 1996. Botswana’s hydrological year is normally measured from October...

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Government to announce trophy hunting verdict Soon

Decision on Hunting expected early May  Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism Kitso Mokaila has revealed that a dicision on trophy hunting ban should be expected on early May. He made this revelation when addressing Ngamiland Community Trusts at Cresta Maun. Mokaila told the trust that the decision will follow nationwide consultation on hunting ban and the consequent...

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