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Save the Rhino Trust Namibia

Also known as: SRT

2026-07-072026-10-23

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Save the Rhino Trust Namibia will receive funds from the Brandberg Backyard Ultra Conservation Auction

    Source

    “Funds raised will support three conservation organisations making a meaningful impact in Namibia: Save the Rhino Trust Namibia (SRT), Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) and the Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation (PCRF).”

    The Brandberg Backyard Ultra is back
Tourism & Environment

Conservation company funds fence to protect school from desert lions

The News

Ultimate.earth has invested almost N$100,000 in a fence for Otjizeka Primary School to protect pupils from desert lions, addressing increased lion activity and human-wildlife conflict in the area. The initiative was coordinated by Save the Rhino Trust Namibia and supported by the Lion Recovery Fund and Desert Lion Conservation.

23 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Conservation company funds fence to protect school from desert lions

    Ultimate.earth has invested almost N$100,000 in a fence for Otjizeka Primary School to protect pupils from desert lions, addressing increased lion activity and human-wildlife conflict in the area. The initiative was coordinated by Save the Rhino Trust Namibia and supported by the Lion Recovery Fund and Desert Lion Conservation.

    23 hours ago · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Africa Wildlife Artist of the Year competition opens entries for 2027

    The Fine Art Gallery at Swakopmund has opened entries for the fifth edition of the Africa Wildlife Artist of the Year (Away) 2027 competition, featuring an increased first prize of N$50,000 and a solo exhibition for the winner. The initiative, which was officially launched in 2023, aims to create a platform where artists worldwide can contribute to Namibian conservation projects.

    21 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 July

  1. André Ross wins fifth Brandberg Backyard Ultra title

    André Ross claimed his fifth consecutive Brandberg Backyard Ultra victory, breaking the men's course record with 25 laps as both men's and women's course records fell during the fifth edition of the race held in Uis.

    19 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 July

  1. Fifth RMB Brandberg Backyard Ultra returns to Damaraland

    The Brandberg Backyard Ultra, an endurance event with no fixed finish line where runners complete 6.706 km loops hourly until only one remains, takes place on Saturday at Brandberg Rest Camp near Uis. André Ross, who has won all four previous editions and holds the course record of 22 laps (147.5 km), returns as defending champion, with elite competition expected from ultra-runners across the region.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Brandberg Backyard Ultra returns for fifth edition

    The fifth RMB Brandberg Backyard Ultra will take place Saturday at Brandberg Rest Camp near Uis. Athletes complete 6.706 km loops every hour until only one runner remains capable of finishing within the allotted time; André Ross has won all four previous editions and holds the course record of 22 laps (147.5 km).

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Amos Shiyuka appointed Ongava Game Reserve board chairperson

    Namibian business leader Amos Hingashipwa Shiyuka has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Ongava Game Reserve and Ongava Hai//om Tourism. Shiyuka, who chairs Save the Rhino Trust Namibia and holds multiple other executive positions, brings experience across conservation, finance, telecommunications, and corporate governance sectors.

    9 July 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ongava appoints Amos Shiyuka as board chairman

    Ongava has appointed businessman and former Brave Warriors captain Amos Shiyuka as board chairperson of Ongava Game Reserve and Ongava Hai//om Tourism, citing his leadership, strategic insight and commitment to conservation as key factors in the decision.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

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