Africa-Press – Botswana. The Great Buffalo Migration: Zimbabwe to Botswana
September 2023 witnessed an extraordinary spectacle as hundreds of buffaloes swarmed out of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park and marched into Botswana, reaching the far-flung expanses of Sowa Town and neighboring villages like Lepashe, Mosetse, Dukwi, and Kutamogoree. A primal quest for water and pasture, believed to be spurred by drought or resource scarcity in their native habitat, was seen as the likely catalyst for this large-scale migration.
Botswana’s Response: A Balance of Caution and Control
The Botswana government promptly issued a warning to villagers in the affected areas to stay alert and cautious. The Ministry of Agriculture, cognizant of the potential risks associated with the sudden influx of such a large number of wild animals, clamped down on the movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their related products across several designated zones—3b, 3c, 5, 6a, and 8. This preventative measure was designed to curb the risk of disease transmission and manage the situation effectively.
In a significant move, over 300,000 cattle were quarantined in the region, a precautionary step to thwart any potential disease spread or conflict between domestic livestock and the migrating buffalo herd.
The Role of Mmegi: A Beacon of News and Information
Amidst this unfolding drama, Mmegi, an independent news source in Botswana, emerged as a reliable conduit of information. It continued to provide comprehensive coverage of the buffalo migration, alongside an array of news and content spanning multiple domains such as politics, business, and entertainment.
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