Forestry

30 Oct

Environment ministry confirms the death of more than 100 buffaloes in Zambezi

ObserverNational NewsForestry, The Ministry of Environment

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism confirmed last week that over 100 buffaloes have tragically perished in the Zambezi Region. According to the ministry, these animals met their demise due to a stampede that occurred in the area of Kabulabula within the Zambezi region. The ministry’s spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, confirmed the incident and stated that over 100 buffaloes were reported to have drowned during this stampede. Muyunda commented, “The information we have received indicates that over 100 buffaloes unfortunately lost their lives in the stampede. We will provide precise numbers and additional relevant details as the investigation…

Rehabilitation of Etosha Roads urgently required

ObserverNational Newsand Tourism, Forestry, Ministry of Environment, Rehabilitation of Etosha Roads urgently required

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Executive Director at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Teofilus Nghitila, revealed yesterday that rehabilitation work is needed for the roads within Etosha National Park. Nghitila made this announcement during the launch of the Tourist Statistical Report for 2020. “The Ministry requires additional support for road maintenance and we call upon all stakeholders,” Nghitila stated. He however expressed gratitude to the Roads Authority for their work on the roads leading to Uis, deeming them to be in excellent condition. This statement comes in contrast to the ministry’s s earlier denial of allegations and widespread perceptions that Etosha…