Namibia: Five remain in custody for possession of ivory

Namibia: Five remain in custody for possession of ivory

By Maria David, Informante Two Angolans and three Namibians, of which one is a traditional doctor, were remanded in custody after being arrested for possession of 29 pieces of elephant tusks at Onhuno, Helao Nafidi Town. The group made a brief appearance in the...
EU Commission proposes new measures to ban trade in ivory

EU Commission proposes new measures to ban trade in ivory

By EU Reporter The Commission has published draft measures aimed to effectively ban EU trade in ivory and is submitting them for public feedback. While the EU is not identified as a region of concern regarding illegal ivory trade, the revision of the existing EU rules...
Rhino, elephant poaching cases down (Namibia)

Rhino, elephant poaching cases down (Namibia)

By Charmaine Ngatjiheue and Arlana Shikongo, The Namibian  Namibia has recorded a drastic drop in rhino and elephant poaching cases in the past three years because of improved response mechanisms, the government said yesterday. Minister of environment Pohamba...