Botswana: Fence Around Lentswelemoriti Escalates Tension Between ZCC Council and Residents

Lentswelemoriti — Tension is escalating between Lentswelemoriti residents and a faction of the St. Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) council over issues of consultation and land ownership.

The church council faction installed a high-voltage electric fence without community consultation, sparking safety concerns. Residents feel excluded from decision-making processes, while the church claims it’s private land and doesn’t need their approval.

Chairperson of Lentswe le Moriti Village Advisory…