insert_link Environment Etosha National Park roads to get urgent repairs The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has announced both immediate and long-term actions to improve road conditions in the Etosha National Park, following complaints from tourists and tour operators. Heavy traffic has caused serious gravel erosion, potholes, and drainage issues, especially on the route from Okaukuejo to Namutoni. Ministry spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda. todayOctober 30, 2024 16
Local Ultimate Safaris donates vehicle to Lion Ranger program Ultimate Safaris’ Conservation Travel Foundation, along with its local partners, has generously donated a Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 Single Cab worth N$700,000 to the Lion Ranger Project’s Eastern Kunene Rapid Response team. This donation will enable the team to continue their vital work in ensuring the survival of Namibia’s unique desert-adapted lions while mitigating human-wildlife conflict. The Lion Ranger program focuses on the long-term sustainable management of human-lion conflict […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Over 30 Rhinos Poached in Etosha National Park, Security Measures Tightened In six months, more than 30 rhinos were poached in Etosha National Park, leading to the arrest of 42 suspects, including Namibians and Angolans. Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, highlighted the need for stronger security and cooperation with local communities to combat poaching. She warned that security forces would respond with force if confronted by poachers and stressed the importance of effective communication and coordination among those protecting the […] todayAugust 15, 2024 22
Oshiwambo Aafekelwa yaali yuukongo moshikunino shiinamwenyo sha Etosha mboka ya dhipagwa kuyele omwedhi nguka oya tongololwa Opolisi yoshilongo oyati aafekelwa yaali mboka ya dhipagelwe kaanambelewa pethimbo lyomaumbathano moshikunino shiinamwenyo sha Etosha oya tongololwa. Opolisi okwali ya kongo ekwatho moshigwana oku tongolola aalumentu yaali ya fekelwa yeli aakongo. Omupopiliko gopolisi yoshilongo Kauna Shikwambi ota gandja omadhina gaafekelwa mboka yeli oonakusa yonngashingeyi Shikwambi ta gandja wo etumwalaka kutya uukongo waali paveta oshili oshimbuluma todayJuly 17, 2024 30 9 17
insert_link 2 Oshiwambo Oondjamba 15 dhiiyaka moshikunino shiinamwenyo mEtosha Omukuluntu gopolosi moshitopolwa shaShikoto Commisiona Teopolina Kalompo Nashikaku, okwa koleke oshigunda shoondjamba 15 dhiiyaka moshikunino shiinamwenyo mEtosha, no tadhi ende dha landula ondhalate ndjoka pokati kOshivelo nOmuthiya. Moonkundathana naye okwati kadhina uuhwapindi washa noshigwana otashi kunkililwa kashidhi ningile omiyonena. Tati otadhi monika dha landula ondhalate yoshikunino naanambelewa uuministeli womidhingoloko oyedhi landula, noku dhi Tonatelwa opo kaa dhiye kokule. todayJune 3, 2024 37 2
insert_link 12 3 Oshiwambo Ova feekelwa medipao loshikunino shoifitukuti meTosha va tongololwa. Opolifi yo shilongo nena oya pitifa omadina oonaku ningilwa oshi ha kanwa medipao lo vakwashiwana va dipaelelwa moshikunino sho inamwenyo meTosha. Omukanda oo wa pitifilwa oikundaneki ongula yo nena oku dja mo mbelewa ya Kakukutu kopolifi moshilongo Lt Gen Joseph Shikongo, owati ova feekelwa medipao ova tongololwa kutya ovo, Iishulu Johannes Uhulu adja komukunda Iitapo moshitopolwa sha Musati oshoyo Mashuna Timoteus Kashanu, naye adja komukunda Iitapa moshitopolwa sha Musati. Omukanda […] todayMay 13, 2024 30 3 12
insert_link Environment Government to invests millions in National Park upgrades The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Namibia plans to allocate N$ 40.7 million for upgrades in the Etosha National Park, including renovating entrance gates and sanitation facilities by July 2025. Additionally, N$7.2 million will be invested in upgrading facilities and infrastructure in the Hardap National Park. The improvements, according to Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, are funded through the NamParks V project, a collaborative effort between the government and Germany's […] todayApril 10, 2024 61
insert_link Environment Government assesses extent of rhino poaching amid recent incidents The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism is conducting an assessment to determine the extent of rhino poaching following recent incidents in the Etosha National Park. Since the beginning of the year, 28 rhinos have been poached, with 19 in Etosha National Park and four on a private farm in the Otjozondjupa region. According to ministry spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, the ministry has called for an urgent high-level meeting on security. todayApril 2, 2024 37