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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>In a determined move to counter the rising tide of elephant poaching, Botswana and Namibia have joined forces. The increasing frequency of incidents, particularly noticed during November and December 2023, has triggered an alarm, warranting a collaborative investigation in the northern region of Botswana. Lesego Kgomanyane, the spokesperson for Botswana\u2019s Ministry of Environment and Tourism, has shared this information.<\/b>
\nNamibia: A Gateway for the Illicit Tusk Trade<\/b><\/p>\n

Recent developments have painted Namibia, more specifically its Zambezi region, as a hub for this illegal trade. Within a ten-day span in mid-November, enforcement agencies reported at least four separate incidents leading to the arrest of poaching groups. These groups were caught smuggling a staggering 68 elephant tusks, cumulatively weighing close to a ton. An intriguing aspect is the geographical proximity of the Zambezi region to both Botswana and Zambia, further investigation revealed that these tusks were sourced from elephants tragically slain in Botswana. Indications suggest that the Zambezi region is being exploited as a conduit for transporting tusks from poached Botswana elephants to Zambia.<\/p>\n

Major General Goitseone Mothapo: Leading the Charge Against Poaching<\/b><\/p>\n

Leading the charge against these poaching groups is Major General Goitseone Mothapo of the Botswana Defense Forces. The Major General is spearheading Botswana\u2019s anti-poaching efforts in synergy with Namibian forces. The joint forces have a daunting task at hand, as evidenced by the discovery of 25 carcasses of poached adult bull elephants in Botswana\u2019s Linyanti Game Reserve during October and November. The authorities are in the process of determining the number of tusks sourced from poached elephants, as opposed to those from natural deaths.<\/p>\n

Intensified Patrols and Information Sharing: A United Front Against Poaching<\/b><\/p>\n

In response to the escalating problem, both Botswana and Namibia have undertaken proactive measures. The governments have ramped up the number of patrol teams in the northern region of Botswana and have improved the sharing of information. This united front against elephant poaching signifies their commitment to preserving the majestic giants of the African savannah and curbing the illicit tusk trade.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Botswana. In a determined move to counter the rising tide of elephant poaching, Botswana and Namibia have joined forces. The increasing frequency of incidents, particularly noticed during November and December 2023, has triggered an alarm, warranting a collaborative investigation in the northern region of Botswana. 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