Namibia to slaughter over 700 wildlife over drought

At least 157 of the 723 animals designated for culling have been killed so far, environment ministry spokesman Romeo Muyunda told AFP. The time it would take to complete the cull depended on various factors, he said.

An African elephant and springboks at a waterhole. A Namibian government cull of more than 700 wildlife to cope with its worst drought in decades is under way. (AFP photo)