NCONGO

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

IT’S FRIDAY. LET’S TALK ABOUT THE GOOD STUFF!

Good health. Clean air. Safe spaces. Healthy families and a longer life. Now that’s a lifestyle worth protecting, wouldn’t you agree?

But here’s the catch: having a law on paper isn’t enough. The regulations that make the To***co Control Act,2021 work need to be signed and implemented.

Why does that matter? Because regulations turn the words of an Act into real world action; clear rules that can actually protect people, especially children and families from the harms of to***co.

So, this Friday, do yourself and your family a favour. Familiarize yourself with the law. Know your rights. Know what protects you and advocate for it. Re semeletse. We are doing our part. Help us help you!

31/08/2026

Are we truly ready to serve everyone? 🤔❤️

During NCONGO’s To***co Use Prevention outreach at Komana, we had an important learning moment. A community member with a hearing and/or speech disability visited our stall to receive health information on the dangers of to***co use.

When communication became a challenge, our Community Health Mobiliser sought assistance from his friend to help facilitate the conversation.
This moment is a reminder: Everyone deserves access to health information. Everyone deserves to be served. Everyone matters.
Let's also remember that Inclusion is not an afterthought. It must be part of how we plan, mobilise and deliver health services.

***coPrevention

29/08/2026

Chanoga Wellness Day.

Performance by Chanoga PS.

Emisa Tiriso Botlhatswa Jwa Ditagi, Aga Motse Oo Itkanetseng, Malwapa Aa Itumetseng.

28/08/2026

CHANOGA COMMUNITY WELLNESS EVENT | TO***CO USE PREVENTION

Today, NCONGO joined Chanoga Health Post and other stakeholders for the Chanoga Community Wellness Event, held at the Chanoga VDC Open Space under the theme:

“Emisa Tiriso Botlhatswa Jwa Ditagi, Aga Motse Oo Itkanetseng, Malwapa Aa Itumetseng.”
Stop the harmful use of alcohol, build a resilient community and happy families.

As part of the community wellness activities, NCONGO set up a To***co Use Prevention Awareness Stall, engaging community members on the health risks associated with to***co use, the dangers of second-hand smoke, and the importance of making healthier choices.

🚭 Prevention starts with awareness.
By bringing health information closer to communities, we can empower individuals and families to make informed decisions and contribute to healthier, smoke-free communities.

We appreciate Chanoga Health Post and all stakeholders for creating a platform that brings the community together to address health and social challenges.

Together, let’s build healthier communities, stronger families and a to***co-free future. 💚🚭

***coUsePrevention

27/08/2026

The official launch ceremony of the National CBNRM Forum is currently underway today, August 27, 2026, at the Capital Hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi.

27/08/2026

😢 WHAT ARE WE SEEING IN OUR SCHOOLS?

This image circulating on social media is a powerful reminder of a growing concern: the presence and use of va**ng devices among young people. These images were taken at different schools in South Africa after the suprise search conducted by the Police...

Are we paying enough attention to what our children are being exposed to? As a parent or teacher, do we know about V**e?

Many v**e devices are small, colourful and easily disguised as ordinary everyday items. For young people, what may look “cool” or harmless can become a pathway to ni****ne dependence and other health risks.

💬 Parents, teachers and young people in Botswana: Are you seeing more va**ng among learners in your community? What do you think can be done?

Let's start the conversation.
Prevention starts with awareness. 🫶🏾🚭

**eFreeYouth ***coPrevention

26/08/2026

WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU ABOUT V**E...

Va**ng is often presented as 'Cool, harmless, or simply "water vapour " but the evidence tells a different complicated story.
E-cigarettes are not HARMLESS, ni****ne is highly addictive and young people who don't should not start va**ng. 🚭

Here's some myths about V**e. KNOW THE FACTS. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS, PROTECT YOUR BRAIN. PROTECT YOUR FUTURE.

26/08/2026

OUR MESSAGE REMAINS THE SAME: Sign the regulations needed to operationalise the To***co Control Act, 2021. Implement the Act. Save lives!

The journey continues. The mission continues. The campaign for a to***co-free Botswana continues.

Next stop: Mabutsane District Council, where we will continue to engage, advocate and build support for stronger to***co control and the full implementation of the law.

Change requires all of us to play our part. How will you be doing your part today?

***conetwork ***coControlAct2021

26/08/2026

Wildlife Monitoring Data Strengthens Conservation Evidence in Botswana.

Maun, 26 August 2026 Round River Conservation Studies and its conservation partners have presented findings from a decade-long community-based wildlife monitoring programme conducted in selected concessions of the Okavango Delta between 2013 and 2023.

Speaking at the workshop in Maun, Mr. Siyoka Simasiku, Executive Director of the Ngamiland Council of NGOs (NCONGO), said reliable and consistent wildlife data is critical to effective conservation and natural resource management in Botswana.

The programme monitored four concessions NG18, NG19, NG34 and NG41 and focused on five species: impala, elephant, giraffe, kudu and zebra. Over the 10-year period, researchers surveyed 15,447 km of transects, recording 59,042 individual animals and 48,880 observations.

The findings indicate generally stable regional wildlife densities, although trends varied by species and season. The data provide an important long-term baseline for understanding wildlife abundance, distribution and changes across the Okavango landscape.

Mr. Simasiku emphasised that strengthening community participation in monitoring, management and decision-making is essential to the sustainable management of Botswana’s wildlife resources. He also highlighted the importance of partnerships in sustaining monitoring efforts, particularly during periods of financial pressure on community-based organisations.

The workshop brings together community trusts, government, academic institutions, conservation organisations, the private sector and development partners to reflect on the findings and identify opportunities to strengthen community-based wildlife monitoring in Botswana.