Police, military, and forestry teams received new equipment Thursday to clear bushes and remove mines near the border with Zambia at Kamenga. The Namibia Nature Foundation gave freezers, chainsaws, and safety gear worth N$257,000. These tools help officers stop illegal timber cutting, animal poaching, and forest fires that harm conservation work.
Teodor Kaambu from the Environment Ministry said the equipment makes their job easier and safer. The chainsaw helps create paths for mine removal, and protective gear keeps workers safe during dangerous tasks. Police leader Joseph Shikongo thanked everyone for the donation. He explained how thick bushes and old explosives cause problems for security, nature protection, and land use.
Shikongo mentioned that leftover mines remain dangerous in parts of Namibia, especially near borders where fighting happened years ago. Special police units work hard to find and remove these threats. He said the new equipment greatly helps their mission to make Namibian land safe for everyone. Shikongo asked all involved to cooperate as one team to maintain peace, security, and environmental protection for the country.
Lieutenant Colonel Julius Kangwiya from the Namibian Defence Force agreed with these points during his speech at the event. The partnership between police, military, and conservation groups shows how different agencies can work together, facing multiple challenges. Local communities will benefit from safer movement through previously dangerous areas. The equipment represents an important step in ongoing efforts to balance security needs with environmental protection along this remote border region.
Teodor Kaambu from the Environment Ministry said the equipment makes their job easier and safer. The chainsaw helps create paths for mine removal, and protective gear keeps workers safe during dangerous tasks. Police leader Joseph Shikongo thanked everyone for the donation. He explained how thick bushes and old explosives cause problems for security, nature protection, and land use.
Shikongo mentioned that leftover mines remain dangerous in parts of Namibia, especially near borders where fighting happened years ago. Special police units work hard to find and remove these threats. He said the new equipment greatly helps their mission to make Namibian land safe for everyone. Shikongo asked all involved to cooperate as one team to maintain peace, security, and environmental protection for the country.
Lieutenant Colonel Julius Kangwiya from the Namibian Defence Force agreed with these points during his speech at the event. The partnership between police, military, and conservation groups shows how different agencies can work together, facing multiple challenges. Local communities will benefit from safer movement through previously dangerous areas. The equipment represents an important step in ongoing efforts to balance security needs with environmental protection along this remote border region.
