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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Africa

Seventy white rhinos relocated from South Africa to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park

Translocated rhino rewild, Akagera Park Rwanda  Seventy southern white rhinos from South Africa's Munywana Conservancy have been relocated to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. The move was part of a ten-year plan to rewild rhinos to safe, suitable, and well-managed protected areas of Africa. The rhinos represent around 15 percent of the world’s total population of white rhinos. According to Al Jazeera, the journey, spanning over 3,400 km and involving both road […]

today12 June, 2025 14

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Namibia

Illegal Fishing: 10 Caught in Restricted Area in Terrace Bay

The Fisheries ministry has confirmed that 10 fishermen were caught illegally fishing in a restricted area at Terrace Bay. Among them, two are Namibians, while the rest are South African nationals. The group had already caught 18 cod before being fined a total of N$63,000. We asked Hafeni Mungungu, the Director Responsible for Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance, whether illegal fishing is prevalent in Namibia.  

today14 February, 2025 95

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Africa

Mysterious African manatees inspire a growing chorus of champions

  By Petro Kotzé, via Mongabay   As a young student, Aristide Kamla had “big plans” when he traveled to Lake Ossa in Cameroon to conduct his master’s degree fieldwork with the little-known African manatee. He was hoping for a manatee count and a management plan to come out of the expedition on the roughly 4,000-hectare (10,000-acre) lake. But securing grants was difficult for this budding researcher, so his first funder […]

today10 September, 2024 65

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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 […]

today15 August, 2024 49

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Local

Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger

    The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in New Delhi (India), decided on Wednesday to remove Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal from the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the positive steps taken by the State Party, which have contributed to improving the natural site’s state of conservation. Inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1981 for its unique biodiversity and exceptional ecosystems, Niokolo-Koba National Park has faced a series […]

today24 July, 2024 7

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Environment

South Africa’s 70,000kg rhino horn stockpile must be burnt to prevent illegal trading

        By Jason Gilchrist, Edinburgh Napier University     Despite a global ban on international buying and selling of rhino horn since 1977, the South African government and owners of private rhino reserves continue to stockpile it. A new report by the EMS Foundation, a South African social justice and conservation organisation, advocates strongly against this practice. Ecologist and mammal conservation researcher Jason Gilchrist discusses what the […]

today3 July, 2024 36

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Business / Economics

Wild Africa Fund and OneAfrica partner to Increase Awareness About Wildlife Conservation in Namibia

      Wild Africa Fund, an organisation dedicated to popularising wildlife conservation across Africa, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with OneAfrica in Namibia. This collaboration, officially launching on May 30th 2024, has already commenced with the broadcast of ‘Music for Wildlife’ concerts from Saturday 25 May 2024. This multifaceted partnership spans both television and radio, leveraging the extensive reach and influence of OneAfrica to amplify Wild Africa […]

today29 May, 2024 32 2

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Africa

El Niño drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba only 13% full: a disaster for people and wildlife

    By Joshua Matanzima, The University of Queensland   Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Niño drought. The country’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declared a national disaster. Historian and social scientist Joshua Matanzima grew up at Lake Kariba and has spent the past 10 years researching socioeconomic life there. He discusses the impact of the latest drought on the people of […]

today15 April, 2024 59

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Analysis of largest elephant surveys ever shows stable population, but disturbing trends

    By Jim Tan via Mongabay   New research comparing data from the two largest-ever elephant surveys reveals the overall population in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area is stable, but also uncovers some concerning local trends. Elephant numbers in Botswana, home to more elephants than any other country, are stable overall, but declining numbers in areas where hunting is permitted, and increasing numbers in protected areas, suggest underlying […]

today11 April, 2024 35