Elephant Tramples Tourist
The Herald
A South African tourist was yesterday trampled to death by an elephant while taking an unguided tour in the Mana Pools National Park. Read more »
Somali Nationals Entering Kenya for Game Meat Poaching
Dalsan Radio
Somali nationals are crossing the border into Kenya in Wajir to poach animals for game meat, which they then transport back to their country for sale, security agents have… Read more »
Spike in Human-Wildlife Conflict Worries Environmentalists
The Herald
Environmentalists are worried by the increase in human-wildlife conflicts in the country saying there is a need to ensure positive coexistence between people and wild animals in… Read more »
Why Should Biodiversity Be Africa's Top Priority? #AfricaClimateCrisis [editorial]
The Point
The theme for World Environment Day, 5 June 2020 is biodiversity -- a call to action to combat the accelerating species loss and degradation of the natural capital. Read more »
Poaching - 369 Arrests in Nine Months
Namibian
AT LEAST 369 alleged poachers have been arrested in the last nine months, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says. Read more »
Chimpanzees' Attacks Leave 3 Persons Hospitalized in Nimba
New Dawn
Several citizens of District#8, Nimba County are said to be living in fear due to constant attacks from Chimpanzees that have left at least three persons hospitalized. Read more »
Namibia Wildlife Resorts Offers Hospitality Training
New Era
The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Limited Khorixas Rest camp in the Kunene and Gross Barmen Resort in the Otjozondjupa are now offering five Namibia Training Authority (NTA)… Read more »
Statement By President Sisi At Conference of Parties to Convention On Biological Diversity #AfricaClimateCrisis
Egypt Online
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Read more »
Indigenous People at Centre of Protecting Ecosystems #AfricaClimateCrisis
allAfrica
Indigenous peoples are increasingly being acknowledged for their protection and management of land, water bodies and wildlife. As their culture and livelihood are intimately… Read more »
Spike in Human-Wildlife Conflict
The Herald
Environmentalists are worried by the surge in human-wildlife conflicts in the country saying there is a need to ensure peaceful co-existence that will provide a better life for… Read more »
Solar Fence to Help Keep Jumbos From Taita Homes, Farms
Nation
As you relax on your couch in a gated estate, a brick-walled fence, a security guard and a short electric fence on top of the wall is enough protection from outsiders. Read more »
Jumbo Tramples Anti-Poaching Operator to Death
New Zimbabwe
VICTORIA Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) Operations Coordinator Clever Kapandura died after being trampled by, the organisation said in a statement Monday. Read more »
Hyena Killers Arrested, Charged
Namibian
Two suspects were arrested at Okahao in the Omusati region on Wednesday after they had been filmed killing a trapped hyena. Read more »
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment On Arrest of an Official From North West Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism in Connection With Illegal Rhino Horn Trade [press release]
Govt of SA
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment confirms the arrest of an official from the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and… Read more »
Zimparks Warns of Escalating Human-Wildlife Conflict
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management (Zimparks) has warned of escalating human-wildlife conflicts, especially involving elephants, as the dry season takes hold. Read more »
