Disarmed in 2018 when the government said it was unlawful to equip them, an opposition party member now seeks to rearm the wildlife officers
Hundreds of elephants have died in the southern African country, but no new deaths have been recorded since June, with officials saying this could be a sign the threat is over
Government disarmed officers in 2018, arguing it was outside the law for them to carry weapons
The decision comes as the country sees local transmissions more than double since August 1.
Authorities in Gaborone close schools, restrict movements
Southern African country relies on neighboring South Africa for most consumables, but truck drivers are also responsible for majority of COVID-19 cases
The southern African country relies on neighboring South Africa for most consumables, but truck drivers are also responsible for the majority of the COVID-19 cases
The southern African country has seen an unprecedented rise in poaching, but the army is fighting back, gunning down 19 poachers since last year
Botswana faces rising poaching incidents, which threaten the country's rhinoceros population
The Southern African country lifted its lockdown last month, but new cases of the disease have popped up
Schools in the southern African country reopened this week, but some institutions failed to meet expected safety standards
The death toll is now at 110, with wildlife officials ruling out poisoning and anthrax, after initial tests
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says the country's tourism sector needs a boost after the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic
Lines of trucks stretch up to 10 kilometers at Botswana’s entry points as drivers spend days to be declared free of the coronavirus
Wildlife authorities and conservationists say chances of poisoning appear slim, as investigations continue
Sex workers, on the verge of starvation, received food hampers this week, with priority given to migrants, those with young children and those who are HIV-positive
Most immigrants survive through odd jobs, which have dried up during the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 outbreak
National Assembly members were forced to quarantine after coming into contact with an infected health worker
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says measure is needed because people are not complying with restrictions on movement to prevent spread of coronavirus
The wildlife-rich southern African country has seen 50 rhinos killed in 10 months
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