MEFT spends N.dollars 27 million on human-wildlife conflict

Contributed by NAMPA.

By Linea Dishena
WINDHOEK, 18 OCT (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has paid over N.dollars 27 million towards human-wildlife conflict losses over the past 12 years.
In an interview with Nampa recently, Director of Wildlife and National Parks Bennett Kahuure said under the human-wildlife conflict self-reliance scheme, the ministry spent N.dollars 27 581 827 compensating for livestock, crop damages, injuries and loss of life since 2008.
He explained that N ...