The Namibian government holds wildlife auctions every two years to raise funds to be used in conserving and managing protected areas.

“Our wildlife are proudly making a contribution to wildlife sectors in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, the U.S., Nigeria and other countries as Namibia has become a major player in the wildlife industry, not only through auctions like this, but through targeted donations to sister countries to help revive dwindling populations,” said Kalumbi Shangula, an official in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

The money raised at this year’s auction, would be deposited into the Game Products Trust Fund, which was created to channel revenues from wildlife products into conservation and community development programs, Shangula said.

Posted: 07|26|08 at 8:21 am. Filed under: Auction News.