Ministry confirms rising elephant poaching in Botswana

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism through the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) has confirmed rising cases of elephant poaching in Botswana. In a press release the Ministry…

Maria and Sandra’s unheralded commitment for education in Khwai

The Maria Ramsden Learning Centre located in  Khwai Village opened doors in 2019 to afford kids a chance of a much needed Pre-school education. The pre-school was founded by two…

Scramble for Khwai River Lodge as Belmond Safaris lease not renewed

The Chairman of Khwai Development Trust (KDT) Ronald Ntsogotho has confirmed to the The Okavango Express that KDT has been allocated the lodge site for Khwai River Lodge which until…

Okavango River low water levels worry residents

A resident of Shakawe, Code Dibebe has been observing water flowing in to the Okavango River for almost three months now. Each time his fear is confirmed: the water is…

Mababe  – Village where People and Wildlife live side by side

Almost 10 years back while this journalist was still a rookie learning the ropes of telling the stories of human- wildlife co-existence in Botswana’s savannas, an interesting incident occurred in…

Traditional Medicine myths may wipe out vultures

With vulture populations plummeting globally in the last 50 years a traditional doctor in Botswana has encouraged fellow traditional healers to participate in protection of endangered birds to save them…

Okavango Women Lead Lions conservation

Despite their threatened status, Lions are one of feared predators in the African wildbut in the Okavango Delta, women are taking the lead in their conservation. In her early thirties,…

SKL acquires Okavango River Lodge for Maun’s first international Convention Centre

The awe of Thamalakane River sunset will be more glorious in the coming years with Reaboka Mbulawa unveiling SKL’s grand plan to establish an international Convention Centre along the banks…

Washing machines for victims of Wildlife attacks

Okavango Human Wildlife Conflict Foundavtion (OHWCF) recently put a smile on the faces of two women whose lives changed after they were attacked by wild animals. The recipients of this…

From Paul Allen to Denmark’s Wealthiest Man: Abu Camp for Sale

A consortium comprising of Demarks wealthiest man, Anders Holch Povlsen is positioning itself to take over Okavango Delta’s Iconic Abu Camp, partly owned by Microsoft Founder Paul. G Allen. Set…