Ministry calls for officers release

source: BOPA
04 February, 2010

FRANCISTOWN – The Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism has called for the release of its officers, who were arrested by Zimbabwean police two weeks ago.

Speaking in an interview, the deputy permanent secretary responsible for natural resources in the ministry, Mr Edmond Moabi said the arrest was unfortunate.

He said Zimbabwe should consider that the officers strayed their way into their country as the demarcation border line dividing the two countries was not visible.

Mr Moabi said Zimbabwe should pardon the officers bacause they committed a genuine mistake and they did not intend to [continue reading]