Forty-six rhinos killed by poachers so far in 2024: Shifeta

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WINDHOEK, 22 December 2016 - A rhino shot in the Omaheke Region on 22 December. (Photo: Contributed) WINDHOEK, 22 December 2016 - A rhino shot in the Omaheke Region on 22 December. (Photo: Contributed)
WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Forty-six rhinos, including 35 black and 11 white rhinos, have been killed in the Etosha National Park by poachers so far in 2024, Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta has said.
Shifeta made the announcement here on Wednesday during the donation of 22 vehicles and IT equipment valued at N.dollars 19.8 million to the ministry by the Integrated Wildlife Protection Project. The donation was co-fi...
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