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September 20, 2024
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One Health promotes peaceful co-existence with wildlife
In a bid to tackle the complex interplay between human, animal, and environmental health, an initiative known as One Health has been officially launched. This integrated and unifying approach aims to optimise the health of people, animals, and the environment, marking a significant milestone in global health strategies. The Head of UNAM Cares, who doubles...
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Italy’s Stefano Zagalia wins 2024 Africa Wildlife Artist of the Year
By Adolf Kaure. Italian artist, Stefano Zagalia won the Africa Wildlife Artist of the Year competition at the crowning ceremony which took place at Swakopmund’s Fine Art Gallery on Saturday. Gallery owner, Martina von Wenzel, said Zagalia is renowned for skillfully portraying the beauty and elegance of leopards and cheetahs. “He draws inspiration from the...
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Govt defends wildlife slaughter for independence lunch – News
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism says the country did well enough in its conservation efforts to be able to donate wild animals for national events. The ministry was referring to a wildlife donation for consumption at yesterday’s 34th Independence Day celebrations at Katima Mulilo. This response comes after public concern was raised about...
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Botswana wildlife producers discontent with UK’s Prohibition Bill
The Botswana Wildlife Producers Association expressed discontent against the United Kingdom’s Hunting Trophies or Import Prohibition Bill. The bill tabled in the UK’s Parliament in 2022 seeks to prohibit the import of hunting trophies into the UK. Speaking at a media briefing recently in Gaborone, the Chairperson of the Wildlife Producers Association, Leonard Matenje, says...
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Otjozondjupa Regional Council welcomes creation of special wildlife court
Otjozondjupa Regional Council has welcomed the creation of the special wildlife court in the region as a means to speedily handle cases and deter would-be offenders dealing in protected game products. This sentiment was shared by Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson, Marlene Mbakera, during a courtesy call to the Governor’s office by the Parliamentary Standing Committee...
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World Wildlife Day commemorated | nbc
Today is World Wildlife Day, aimed at spreading awareness regarding sustainable practices for conserving biodiversity. In this light, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is calling on members of the public to appreciate the role of wildlife in the country. The Environment Ministry is also urging for the promotion of coexistence between humans and...