Minister Tshekedi Khama, please read and understand the laws of Botswana! Do you think that compensation can be an effective way to reduce villagers’ suffering due to conflict with wildlife? What do you mean by putting their lives in danger because they are already in danger? Machana Shamukuni was right in advising the community to defend their property. Shamukuni has qualifications in Behavioural Ecology and Wildlife Management, and I am not sure if you understand concepts of wildlife. Its People First, Wildlife and Tourism last I find it disingenuous and hypocrite for Minister Khama to rebuke another minister in public. Not only does it show lack of integrity and understanding of principles of wildlife management but also demeaning value to people of Botswana. Section 46, Chapter 38:01 Wildlife Conservation and National Parks elaborates on killing of animals causing damage by declaring: “Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Act, the owner or occupier of land, or any agent of such owner or occupier may, subject to the provisions of this Act, kill any animal which caused, is causing or threatens to cause damage to any livestock, crops, water installation or fence on such land.” Read with Section 47, it shows…