Return of translocated lions revives fear in Ngonga Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism confirmed renewed concerns from Ngonga residents after a pride of lions returned just days after being relocated.  On Friday, 9 May, six lions, two adult females and four cubs, were moved from Ngonga to the Kasimba area within Bwabwata East (Kwando Core Area).  By Tuesday evening, the lions had crossed back over the B8 road through the Kwando Gate and returned to Ngonga. “The return has understandably heightened fears and frustration among the residents in the area,” said ministry spokesperson Ndeshipanda Hamunyela.  She added that one adult female and two cubs had stayed behind in Ngonga during the first relocation because of logistical challenges. In April, the ministry partnered with the Kwando Carnivore Project to address human-wildlife conflict in the region.  Measures included fitting a lioness with a tracking collar to alert communities and wrapping nine kraals in plastic to block the lions’ view of livestock.  “This measure proved helpful, as no cattle deaths resulting from lions breaking into kraals have been reported since then,” Hamunyela said. Despite these efforts, some incidents continue. Cattle have been attacked during the day outside kraal enclosures.  To respond to the lions’ return, the ministry is planning a follow-up operation to recapture and relocate the pride deeper into Bwabwata National Park, specifically to the Omega 3 area.  “This new location has been strategically selected to reduce the likelihood of the lions returning to Ngonga and to minimise the risk of human-wildlife conflict,” Hamunyela said. She also confirmed the ministry is considering deploying staff to the area for closer monitoring and to reassure the local community during this time.

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White lions spark panic in Ngonga, ministry plans second relocation The Ministry of Environment, and Tourism has confirmed plans to translocate a pride of white lions that returned to the Ngonga area in the Zambezi region, where they have been causing panic among residents since April. Villagers in the Judea Lyaboloma constituency have said the lions have killed at least 13 heads of cattle and disrupted daily life. They have also decribed being limited in their movement by fear, with children arriving at school late and residents forced to relieve themselves behind their homes. Ministry spokesperson Ndeshipanda Hamunyela told The Namibian yesterday said that two adult females and four cubs were initially translocated earlier in May, but they returned days later after crossing the B8 road near Kwando Gate. She said one adult lioness and two cubs were not captured during the first relocation. “We understand the fear and inconvenience caused by the recurring presence of lions near human settlements. Therefore, we assure the community that we are taking this matter seriously and remain committed to ensuring the safety of the public while conserving our nation’s wildlife,” she said. She added that they are preparing a follow-up operation to recapture the entire pride. According to Hamunyela, they will ensure that the lions are relocated deeper into the Bwabwata National Park to prevent them from returning. “The new location has been strategically selected to reduce the likelihood of the lions returning to Ngonga and to minimise the risk of human-wildlife conflict. Additionally, a collar was put on the lioness as part of an early warning system through which communities in the Ngonga area were being informed of the lions’ movements. We are actively exploring the possibility of deploying staff to remain in the area for closer monitoring and community reassurance during this period,” she said. Regarding the community’s request to have the lions put down, Hamunyela said lethal force remains a last resort. “The killing of wildlife is always considered a last resort in accordance with conservation principles. We are prioritising relocation efforts and strengthening our response capacity on the ground.” The post White lions spark panic in Ngonga, ministry plans second relocation appeared first on The Namibian.

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Ngonga residents fearful after white lions invade area Ngonga residents fearful after white lions invade area NBC Online Fri, 05/16/2025 - 16:25

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Lions terrorise Ngonga village in Zambezi region For the past week, villagers near Ngonga in the Zambezi region’s Judea Lyaboloma constituency are reportedly living in fear because a pride of nine lions is believed to be loose and killing their livestock. This is according to Judea Lyaboloma constituency councillor Divai Humphrey. Humphrey on Sunday said the pride of lions were seen roaming around the villages of the Ngonga area in daylight. “This matter has been reported to the nearest conservancy and other relevant authorities, however, I am made to understand that authorities have reluctant attitudes as efforts to get a comment from the relevant authorities proved futile by the time I attempted to contact them via telephone,” he said. Humphrey described the situation as a serious concern, especially considering the children who walk to school in the early morning hours. He urged residents to take necessary the precautions as lions cannot be tamed and are wild animals with natural instincts. They can cause injuries or fatalities, said Humphrey. He called for collective help to assist the community of Ngonga. The post Lions terrorise Ngonga village in Zambezi region appeared first on The Namibian.

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