MINISTER of environment, forestry and tourism Pohamba Shifeta says the banning of hunting trophy imports by the United Kingdom (UK), Belgium and Finland may have negative consequences for Namibia and its wildlife.

He yesterday at a press conference in Windhoek said this is, however, fully within the sovereign rights of these countries.

“We understand their intention is to protect animal species hunted in Namibia and other African countries, an intention that is shared by the Namibian government,” he said.

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