With rising cases of human-wildlife conflict across Namibia, a recent report has recommended that the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism introduce annual culling of problematic wildlife in all regions. This measure, determined by each region's carrying capacity, aims to reduce conflicts and safeguard both human lives and livelihoods. This recommendation is part of a report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources on the Motion on Human-Wildlife Conflict. The committee held public hearings between August 2023 and August 2024 in five regions: Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, and Erongo. The goal was to gather feedback from affected communities before presenting the report to the National Assembly. According to the report, wildlife represents a valuable natural asset for rural communities. However, it also highlights that human-wildlife conflict poses a significant threat, especially from iconic species such as elephants, crocodiles, and lions. These conflicts often arise due to livestock predation, crop damage, and threats to human life. "The community out there is devastated by the loss of their domestic animals due to predators, loss of life as a result of crocodile attacks, and crop damage including destruction of infrastructure by wildlife animals," the report states. It further warns that the desperation among affected communities has escalated to the point where some residents consider taking the law into their own hands.