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<p> Southern Africa contains the vast majority of the world’s remaining populations of both black and white rhinoceroses (80% and 92%, respectively). The region’s climate is changing rapidly as a result global warming. Traditional conservation efforts aimed at protecting rhinos have focused on poaching, but until now, there has been no analysis of the impact that climate change may have on the animals. A research team from the University of Massachusetts Amhers...

Southern Africa is home to the vast majority of the world’s black and white rhinoceros populations, holding 80% and 92% respectively.

From ALFRED SHILONGO in Windhoek, Namibia Namibia Bureau WINDHOEK, (CAJ News) - TO many, Namibia’s condemnation of Germany after it pledged to back Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the genocide case filed by South Africa is a show of solidarity with Palestine and other victims of ethnic cleansing. Yet in its

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst urge national parks in southern Africa should plan now to help rhinos survive climate change.

The Namibian Police at Rundu yesterday arrested six people linked to the theft of about N$2 million from Bank Windhoek, while two others were arrested at Opuwo on Monday.

British businessman and farm owner Harvey Boulter should know after the middle of May if his attempt to avoid being prosecuted on murder and other charges has succeeded.

Faith Leader Advocacy for Malaria Elimination (Flame) says the continuous high rate of malaria cases in the Zambezi region is concerning, as this is an indication that the region is far from getting malaria under control.

Deputy prime minister and minister of international relations and cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has told Namibian farmers who have illegally fenced off land in Angola to remove their fences.

As thousands of Namibian pupils head back to the classrooms today, education, arts and culture executive director Sanet Steenkamp has called on teachers to show kindness and sensitivity when faced with particularly difficult situations.

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