Germany offers anti-poaching assistance

German Ambassador to Namibia Christian Schlaga says his government is committed to assisting Namibia in its anti-poaching efforts in terms of infrastructure development.

To date, he said, the German government has availed about N$75 million for the establishment of a Wildlife Protection School near Okakarara.

In an effort to show commitment to the protection of fauna, Namibia will soon open its own school of excellence for wildlife protection training at the Waterberg Plateau Park in Otjozondjupa Region. The centre will train game rangers from across the country.

Namibia has in recent times been rocked by an increase in poaching of endangered species, such as elephant and rhino.