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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>In the span of seven years, the environment ministry has dehorned approximately 2 500 rhinos across the country, incurring a cost of N$50 million.<\/p>\n

This initiative has been undertaken by the ministry as a measure to combat poaching.<\/p>\n

According to the Save the Rhino website, Namibia was the first country to use dehorning to protect rhinos from poaching.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the dehorning exercise in Etosha National Park last week, line minister Pohamba Shifeta said the exercise is costly but necessary to preserve the precious commodity.<\/p>\n

Speaking to New Era, Shifeta said it costs about N$18 000 to N$20 000 to dehorn one rhino.<\/p>\n

He said dehorning is incredibly costly, due to the effort of finding the animals and the costs associated with the immobilisation process, especially if needed on a recurrent basis.<\/p>\n

This process takes about 20 minutes to complete.<\/p>\n

He said irrespective of the cost, it\u2019s very important to do it to protect the rhinos.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithout the horns, they\u2019re of no value anymore to poachers,\u201d said Shifeta.<\/p>\n

He remarked that the supposed value of the rhino horn is nothing more than an illusion and should not hold any significant worth.<\/p>\n

Despite this, some individuals continue to utilise it in the production of medicine, despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting its efficacy in curing any diseases.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rhino horn is essentially comparable to a human nail,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Dehorning is also done to avoid fatalities, as rhinos are territorial and hence engage in fighting more often which leads to death.<\/p>\n

The front horns are cut up to eight centimetres and the back one at eight centimetres, a safe length that avoids harming or injuring the endangered species.<\/p>\n

It takes three to five years for the horns to fully regrow.<\/p>\n

Once the rhinos are dehorned, the horns are kept in the ministry\u2019s bunker until such a time they see a need to sell them.<\/p>\n

Shifeta said it costs about N$4 million to sell one rhino horn.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot destroy the ivory or horns as they hold significant value, and our policies dictate that we should derive benefits from natural resources while also preserving them,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n

He further expressed hope that one day they would be able to sell these items and generate income.<\/p>\n

The funds generated would then be utilised to invest in the protection and conservation of these endangered animals.<\/p>\n

Shifeta noted that with such a substantial amount of money, they would be able to dehorn approximately 4 000 rhinos annually, providing them with better protection and ultimately eradicating poaching.<\/p>\n

Anti-poaching<\/p>\n

Speaking on the anti-poaching efforts in the country, Shifeta acknowledged that poaching in national parks is currently under control as poachers have redirected their attention to private game reserves.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen they see there are no loopholes to manipulate, they shift their focus to the private sector,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

However, he highlighted that the government is actively engaging in partnerships with the private sector to collectively combat poaching.<\/p>\n

In the previous year, approximately 80 rhino carcasses were observed in national parks across the country.<\/p>\n

He said the actual number might be higher due to poachers concealing the carcasses amidst bushes, making them challenging to detect during inspections.<\/p>\n

Shifeta further disclosed that a considerable portion of poaching incidents can be attributed to internal involvement, with the involvement of officials from the ministry and law enforcement agencies being implicated.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are people who were supposed to protect the animals. In recent years we have arrested over 30 officials, including soldiers and employees of the ministry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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