Namibian Sun

FRANCOISE STEYNBERGWINDHOEKAn elephant calf that was spotted near Namutoni in the Etosha National Park with a wire snare cutting deep into the flesh of its front leg was freed on Tuesday and treated yesterday.This was...

ELLANIE SMIT WINDHOEKEnvironment minister Pohamba Shifeta has urged municipalities, town councils and other local authorities to invest in waste disposal infrastructure and services.“We cannot expect people not to litter, but there are no disposal...

ELLANIE SMITWINDHOEKDehorning rhinos in poaching hotspots continues to be the best way to protect them against poachers.This is according to environment minister Pohamba Shifeta, who was speaking on Tuesday, as Namibia joined the rest of...

STEFFI BALZARWINDHOEKThe German organisation for international cooperation, GIZ, has granted financial support to 25 conservancies since May, as part of its Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) project.According to GIZ, the beneficiaries are communities most affected...

ELLANIE SMITWINDHOEKNine suspects were arrested recently in connection with wildlife crimes linked to five separate cases, while eight illegal wildlife products were seized.Three new cases were registered last week.This is according to a report compiled...