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Govt increases compensation for farmers affected by human-wildlife conflict

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2025-03-06
OSHAKATI, 14 October 2023 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta. (Photo: Contributed) OSHAKATI, 14 October 2023 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta. (Photo: Contributed)
KEETMANSHOOP, 06 MAR (NAMPA) – Farmers who lose cattle due to human-wildlife conflict will receive increased compensation of N.dollars 8 000 per animal from 01 April 2025, up from the previous N.dollars 3 000.
The adjustment forms part of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Self-Reliance Scheme, aimed at supporting affected farmers, Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, said in Parliament on Wednesday while announcing the incre...
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