Namibia planea sacrificar más de 700 animales salvajes, incluidos elefantes, cebras e hipopótamos, y distribuir la carne entre la población que lucha contra la inseguridad alimentaria mientras el país se enfrenta a su peor sequía en 100 años. Los animales que serán sacrificados incluyen 83 elefantes, 30 hipopótamos, 60 búfalos, 50 impalas, 100 ñus azules y 300 cebras, según anunció el lunes el Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, Bosques y Turismo del país. | Namibia declaró el estado de emergencia en mayo al agravarse los efectos de la sequía.
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#5 directamente no funciona. es mejor hacer una búsqueda en google metiendo el "site:meneame.net"
#7 #8 Antes de enviar la noticia usé el buscador de Menéame, con "Namibia", y milagrosamente arrojó resultados, pero no el que habéis puesto, así que supuse que no se había enviado.
#6 Gracias, suelo usar ese método (También para hacer búsquedas en Google Drive, tipo: site:drive.google.com "Bradbury"). El problema es cuando se restringe la búsqueda a últimas 24 horas, última semana, etc. Entonces no salen los resultados que deberían aparecer.
0# Namibia sacrificará 723 animales salvajes, entre ellos elefantes, hipopótamos y cebras, y distribuirá su carne por la sequía
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abc.es#3 #4 Gracias, la autodescarto. El buscador funciona peor que nunca.
#5 Hay dias que ni siquiera ofrece ningun resultado. Hoy creo que saca resultados hasta julio, pero de agosto nada.
#5 No se para que os molestáis con el buscador, está más que confirmado que no es fiable.
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UPDATE ON THE CULLING OF WILD-ANIMALS AS A RESULT OF DROUGHT AND FATAL
REPORT INVOLVING ELEPHANT
The Ministry with Cabinet approval is contributing game meat to support the drought relief programme by
government. The Ministry will contribute 723 animals comprising 30 Hippos, 60 buffalos, 50 impalas, 100
blue Wilderbeast, 300 Zebras, 83 elephants and 100 elands. The animals are sourced from national parks
and communal area with sustainable game numbers. Cabinet in decision number 14th/29.08.23/001
approved the “Namibia Livelihood Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) Report requiring the Ministry
to support the drought relief programme with the provision of meat. The animals are being sourced from
Namib Naukluft Park, Mangetti National Park, Bwabwata National Park, Mudumu National Park and Nkasa
Rupara National Park.
Additionally, the National Conference on Human Wildlife Conflict Management in 2023 resolved among other
things that elephant numbers need to be reduced as a measure to assist in reducing prevailing cases of
human wildlife conflict. With the severe drought situation in the country, conflicts are expected to increase if
no interventions are made. To this effect, 83 elephants from identified conflict areas will be culled, meat will
be allocated to the drought relief program under the Office of the Prime Minister.
Elephants to be culled include 12 from Kamanjab and Fransfontein areas in the Kunene region; four (4) from
Kalkveld and eight (8) from Grootfontein area in the Otjozodjupa region; five (5) from Omatjete in the
Erongo Region; 10 from Ruacana, Tsandi and Okahao in Omusati region; three (3) from EkuloLyanazi,
Okasheshete, Uukanga, Ondomb, Tomykunzi and Onoolongo in the Oshana Region; two (2) from Onanke
and Cham Cham in Oshikoto region; a total of 7 will be culled in the Kavango West Region in the areas of
Tondoro, Musese, Maha, Nzize, Agro tour farms and Mangetti Cattle Ranch and two (2) from Kavango East
region.
A combined total of 30 will be culled in the zambezi region of which 10 will be from Salambala, Lusese,
Nakabolelwa and Kabbe areas. An additional ten (10) elephants will be culled from the North Complex of
Mudumu, while another ten (10) will be sourced from the South Complex of Mudumu.
The culling is being conducted by professional hunters and Safari Outfitters contracted by the Ministry and
conservancies in specific areas. To date 157 animals comprising of different species were hunted in Mangetti
National Park, 20 in Mahango, 70 in Kwando, 6 in Bufallo and 9 in Mudumo delivering 56 875 kilograms of
meat.
This offtake will assist in reducing the negative impact of drought on the conservation of wild animals in both
our National Parks and Communal areas. There is no doubt that drought is affecting most sectors
conservation included. This will assist in managing the current grazing pressure and water availability by
reducing wildlife numbers in some parks and communal areas where we feel numbers exceed available
grazing and water. An arrangement has been made with the office of the Prime Minister and Meatco for the
Ministry to provide game meat for the drought relief programme.
This offtake will help mitigate the negative impact of drought on wildlife conservation in both our National
Parks and communal areas. There is no doubt that drought is affecting most sectors, including conservation.
By reducing wildlife numbers in certain parks and communal areas where we believe the population exceeds
the available grazing and water resources, we can better manage the current grazing pressure and water
availability. An agreement has been made with the Office of the Prime Minister and Meatco for the Ministry to
provide game meat for the drought relief program.
This exercise in necessary and is in line with our constitutional mandate where our natural resources are used
for the benefit of Namibian citizens. This is also a prime example that conservation of game is really
beneficial. We are happy that we can assist the country in this very difficult time and when its absolutely
needed. Not only do Namibians benefit through the meat provided for drought relief, but the ministry has over
the years supplied meat for national, regional, and traditional events in line with our policies and laws. Game
meat benefits are also extended to communities in rural areas especially those in conservancies.
This underscores the significance of conservation in the country. The Provision of meat improves on people’s
nutrition and contributes to poverty reduction. This is in addition to other ongoing economic benefits such as
employment creation and income generation enhanced by conservation of wildlife species and associated
sectors such as tourism.
On this basis, Namibian have reason to support ongoing conservation efforts of wildlife species. We must
therefore collectively shun and condemn illegal activities against our wild animals. Poaching among other
forms of wildlife crime will compromise on the benefits for which our conservation is intended.
On a unrelated matter, a 48 years old resident of Oshitumbe B Village, in Uukwaluudhi Conservancy was
killed by elephants during the night of 25 August2024. The deceased’s identified as Efraim Shivute was
discovered earlier this morning by community members. A heard approximately 20 elephants were observed
in the area. Officials of the Ministry have since been dispatched and investigations are ongoing. We extend
our sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family. We also want to caution generally that communities in
wildlife prone areas must refrain from walking in the bushes at night.
Media Contact: Public Relations Office; +264 61 284 2840, info.pro@meft.gov.na, 0811407844.
Issued by:
Romeo Muyunda
MEFT Spokesperson
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