Namibia: Zimbabwe to follow in Namibia’s footsteps, orders cull of 200 elephants amid food shortages from drought – International

Zimbambwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages.

The move tackles a ballooning population of the animals, the country’s wildlife authority has said.

Zimbabwe’s environment minister, Sithembiso Nyoni, has told Voice of America: “We are having a discussion with ZimParks and some communities to do what Namibia has done, so that we can cull the elephants and mobilise the women to maybe dry the meat, package it, and ensure it gets…