National Policy on Human and Wildlife Conflict (HWC)

Family of man killed by jumbo receive N$100 000

Family of man killed by jumbo receive N$100 000

Obrein Simasiku The family of the 57-year-old man who was trampled to death by an elephant at Impalila island in the Zambezi region, will receive compensation of N$100 000 from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism through its National Policy on Human and Wildlife Conflict (HWC) management. The deceased identified as Victor Mubiano was attacked and killed by the elephant on Sunday evening, while a second victim Nkonga Simataa (24) who survived with severe injuries was also trampled in a separate incident the same day.HWC policy management makes provision of a N$100 000 for loss of life, N$10 000 for…
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