Killing of rhinos remains illegal

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Forestry has reiterated it’s position on the illegal killing of rhinos, saying poachers will face the full wrath of the law. The Ministry’s Spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, said all black rhinos in Namibia are state-owned while white rhinos are not part of the custodianship program because they can be privately owned. Various public members aired their frustrations on a National radio, complaining about the strict regulations surrounding the ownership of rhinos and the hunting of rhinos for commercial purposes. “Why can’t Namibians buy rhinos for meat and production purposes”?, a caller questioned. Muyunda…