Stranded Zambezi hippos rescued

Eba Kandovazu

2024-08-21

CHICHIMANI, 12 September 2017 - Hippos in one of the channels of the Chobe River in the Bamunu Conservancy in the Zambezi Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 AUG (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism on Wednesday announced that hippos that were stranded in a mud-filled pond in the Salambala Conservancy, have been rescued.
A statement released by ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said the pond dried up as a result of the ongoing drought.
“Our latest effort involved procuring a high-capacity water pump and generator, valued at N.dollars 66 531 which delivers 18 000 l...

Restricted content

Environment

NamWater announces water supply interruptions for Ondangwa

2024-10-01 15:37:06

‘We will stop at nothing to protect our wildlife’: Sakaria

2024-09-26 15:59:37

Japan Embassy invests in agriculture

2024-09-24 18:54:43

Namibia commemorates World Ozone Day

2024-09-16 16:02:35

Live pangolin recovered from suspect at Grootfontein

2024-09-16 09:33:16

Ndeitunga calls for expedited development of Aquifer II

2024-08-28 15:44:01

Kunene leaders call for swift action to tackle deepening hunger and drought disasters

2024-08-28 12:04:12

MEFT contributing 723 wild animals to Govt’s drought relief efforts

2024-08-28 12:03:11

Agriculture Ministry revives Kalimbeza rice project

2024-08-28 08:50:22

NamWater starts pumping water into Etaka-Uuvudhiya earth canal

2024-08-27 15:25:05

Nganate commends government's efforts to assist drought-stricken farmers in Omaheke

2024-08-19 22:05:50

Latest NAMPA photos

ENDOLA, 28 September 2024 - President and member of the ruling party, Nangolo Mbumba speaking at a mini rally held at Endola in the Ohangwena Region on Saturday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NAMPA

ONDANGWA, 26 September 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria has been reappointed as Gold Commander for the Etotha National Park. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 25 September 2024- Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, opening a two-day drought response plan discussion platform in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

NAMPA

OMAHALAPAPA, 25 September 2024-Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, officially unveils the newly constructed the four classroom block constructed by the government of Japan at Omahalapapa village in the Omundaungilo Constituency on Wednesday.(Photo by Maria David)NAMPA

NAMPA

EENHANA, 24 September 2024 - Japan Ambassador to Namibia, Hisao Nishimaki, pictured with Ohangwena Governor, Sebastian Ndeitunga, during a courtesy visit on Tuesday. (Maria David) NAMPA

NAMPA

NEW YORK, 23 September 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba speaking at the Pact of the Future Summit at the United Nations General Assembly (Photo: Namibian Presidency) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2024 - Bank Windhoek’s Chief Treasurer, Claire Hobbs. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

LÜDERITZ, 22 September 2024 – Brave Warriors head coach, Collin Benjamin pictured with Harders Cup top goal scorer Jacobus Meyer and the winners of the tournament, Quiver football club. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

NAMPA