Conservancies protest mining in Rhino sanctuary

Conservancies protest mining in Rhino sanctuary

Conservancies affected by the recent mining activities have been granted approval to hold a peaceful demonstration at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism offices today. They will hand over a petition to the Executive Director of the Ministry against mining in their rhino sanctuary. Here is Laurencia Naobes the Manager for Uibasen-Twyfelfontein Conservancy.

October 24, 2024 16

Namibia

Government culls wildlife for drought support

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has pledged to cull 723 animals as part of the government's drought relief program. The animals, including 30 hippos, 60 buffaloes, 50 impalas, 100 blue wildebeests, 300 zebras, 83 elephants, and 100 elands, will be sourced from national parks and communal areas with sustainable game populations. Ministry spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda.

August 27, 2024 25

Namibia

Wildlife special court reconvenes in Katima Mulilo

The Wildlife Special Court has reconvened in Katima Mulilo for the second time since its establishment in 2022. The court is expected to hear over 60 wildlife crime cases in a period of two months. Here is the Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism's Chief Control Warden, Morgan Saisai with more. Meanwhile, the latest United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s World Wildlife Crime Report reveals that wildlife trafficking hasn't […]

May 15, 2024 38

Local

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) announces the reopening of Bo-Plaas Campsite

Namibia Wildlife Resorts would like to announce the reopening of the Bo Plaas campsite, situated along the Orange River. As of April 30, 2024, the campsite has officially reopened its doors to visitors after a temporary closure for enhancements. The closure of Bo Plaas was necessary to address increased security concerns and to expand the campsite's facilities. With assistance from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, we […]

April 30, 2024 16

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.

April 2, 2024 37

Namibia

Angolan national trampled by elephant

An Angolan national has died after being attacked by an elephant in the Uukolonkadi-Ruacana conservancy. Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says that the deceased and others were attempting to chase the elephant from a field.

March 22, 2024 15

Namibia

NamPol, Environment Ministry combat wildlife crime in Oshikoto region

The Namibian Police has joined partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to launch Operation Acacia, which will run from Wednesday to Monday in the Oshikoto Region. According to Nampa, the operation aims to protect wildlife and preserve natural resources in the region. Oshikoto regional police head of crime prevention, Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels said they will ensure that appropriate precautions are employed to guarantee the safety of […]

March 7, 2024 19

Environment

Environment Ministry flags increase in Pangolin trafficking

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has confiscated 18 pangolin skins, 12 live pangolins, and 146 pangolin scales from September to November this year. This resulted in 23 criminal cases, with 38 suspects arrested, surpassing combined cases for elephants and rhinos. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says the majority of incidents took place in the northern regions of the country.

December 19, 2023 8

Environment

MEFT records confiscation of 18 pangolin skins

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has recorded a total of 18 pangolin skins, 12 live pangolins and 146 pangolin scales that were confiscated between September and November this year. This is according to the ministry’s spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, who in a press statement on Monday said as a result 23 criminal cases have been registered and 38 suspects arrested. These numbers, Muyunda said surpass that of […]

December 19, 2023 6