Lions and Hyenas Threaten Farmers' Livelihoods | Namibia News

Namibia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

Farmers in Judea Lyaboloma are losing cattle to lions and hyenas, with one 76-year-old farmer losing three animals—including a pregnant cow—worth tens of thousands of dollars. Despite regional wardens urging farmers to move livestock away from park boundaries, many argue attacks still happen at night inside secure kraals. The stakes go beyond livestock: families risk losing milk, calves, and income for school or medical bills. Farmers are demanding stronger government compensation and questioning why they’re legally punished for defending their herds while living alongside protected wildlife…