Botswana Museum Blog

Moments captured at Tsodilo World Heritage site coutesy of Photography Unit, behind the scene, a seasoned photographer Mr Manele  A new trust which is jointly funded by Debswana and De Beers has donated P10 million to a trust fund that administers a number of community projects in the Tsodilo area. The trust, which is known as the Diamond Trust, was launched this week.Tsodilo Hills is a UNESCO world heritage site of universal significance. Its history is depicted through preserved archaeological records chronicling human activities and environmental changes that span more than 100 000 years. Among other things the trust would actively engage Tsodilo communities not only in the benefits that may accrue, but also in their responsibility to take of natural resources.Among the speakers at this event were the Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Sheila Khama and Tsodilo Chiefs..Motswediwatso airs this significant event.