Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Tora Conservancy Invests in Wildlife Conservation and Community Development in Kunene Region This interview highlights Reginald Roman, Secretary of Tora Conservancy, discussing the various initiatives and partnerships aimed at supporting wildlife conservation, community upliftment, and skill development within the Kunene region’s conservancies. Tora Conservancy, in collaboration with other conservancies and partners like Wilderness Safaris and Gondwana Collection, focuses on conserving natural resources, protecting endangered species, and fostering socio-economic development. Roman explained that Tora Conservancy has significantly invested in local youth through education […] todayOctober 31, 2024 19
insert_link Local Namibia’s Onduli Ridge recognised as one of the best hotels in the world Ultimate Safaris’ recently upgraded Onduli Ridge has won the Richard Bangs Best Hotels in the World Award, celebrating unparalleled excellence in hospitality. Award-winning author and travel pioneer, Richard Bangs, explained that the six-suite luxury lodge and spa in Namibia’s rugged Damaraland, which “is known for its world-class accommodations, impeccable service, and unique experiences”, earned its place among the best hotels in the world because it “has set […] todayJuly 18, 2024 16
insert_link Environment Rhinos can’t sweat, making them vulnerable to overheating: global warming could wipe them out in southern Africa By Timothy Randhir, UMass Amherst Southern Africa is home to 22,137 of the world’s 23,432 white and black African rhinos. But they’re facing grave threats because of a warming planet. Now, the first study of how climate change affects rhinos in southern Africa has found that they will cease to exist in the region’s national parks by 2085 if the world takes the worst-case scenario climate change […] todayFebruary 16, 2024 16