By: Annakleta Haikera

 

The illegal fencing of communal land in the Kavango West Region continues unabated, with authorities warning that the number of confirmed cases are expected to go above 60 as investigations remain ongoing.

 

According to the Kavango West Communal Land Board (KWCLB), more than 21,534.91 hectares of communal land have already been affected by illegal fencing across the region.

 

During the current reporting period, according to The Villager, 44 illegal fences were officially dealt with by the KWCLB. The Board, however, has clarified that the figure does not equate to all fences having been removed.

 

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