As seven countries in the region prepare for elections this year, how will organised crime influence the outcomes?
Modern approaches, strong policies, political will and zero tolerance to corruption are key to fighting poaching.
Cheap and readily available illicit cigarettes are becoming a lucrative source of income for organised criminals.
Recent developments have risked turning elephant protection into a political numbers game.
Since 2010, wildlife crime in Southern Africa has increased exponentially. A new ENACT pilot study used media monitoring to track the phenomenon.
Beyond poaching and seizure statistics, other information is needed to tackle wildlife crime in Southern Africa.
Botswana Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act
