Botswana's president has voiced concern over Germany's proposal to tighten restrictions on importing hunting trophies, hinting at sending 20,000 elephants to Germany. President Mokgweetsi Masisi explained that Botswana's conservation efforts has led to a significant increase in elephant numbers, causing challenges like property damage and conflicts with locals due to limited space. While Botswana has previously donated elephants to Angola and offered more to Mozambique to manage the population, some argue that culling can be traumatic for elephants and may lead to increased aggression, posing risks to humans. Today's masterclass delves into Botswana's conservation strategies and their impacts on the elephant population. Director of Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks Moemi Batshabang and Director of WeWild Africa Dereck Milburn join Lerato Mbele for the conversation.

<p>Botswana's president has voiced concern over Germany's proposal to tighten restrictions on importing hunting trophies, hinting at sending 20,000 elephants to Germany. President Mokgweetsi Masisi explained that Botswana's conservation efforts has led to a significant increase in elephant numbers, causing challenges like property damage and conflicts with locals due to limited space. While Botswana has previously donated elephants to Angola and offered more to Mozambique to manage the population, some argue that culling can be traumatic for elephants and may lead to increased aggression, posing risks to humans. Today's masterclass delves into Botswana's conservation strategies and their impacts on the elephant population. Director of Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks Moemi Batshabang and Director of WeWild Africa Dereck Milburn join Lerato Mbele for the conversation.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.</p>

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