Trophy hunting vital for conservation: Shifeta

NAMPA

2024-12-11

BAKU, 19 November 2024 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta pictured at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 11 DEC (NAMPA) – The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, said on Sunday that trophy hunting is vital for conservation, sustainable development, and ecosystem preservation, not only in the country but also throughout southern Africa.
“When properly managed and regulated, trophy hunting provides vital economic incentives that empower local communities and private landowners to become active stewards of their na...

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