While Namibia continues to record successes in conservation and revenue, the increasing frequency of severe conflicts between humans and wildlife is putting a strain on rural village communities in particular. In the 2025/2026 financial year, 1,442 incidents were reported, in which 10 people died. The government paid N$1.4 million in compensation and provided additional assistance to the bereaved. Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel reported this as part of her budget justification. For 2026/2027, her ministry received 7% less than in the previous year, with an 8% cut in operational funds. This makes wildlife monitoring, enforcement measures and rapid deployment in the event of conflict particularly difficult. Despite the cuts, the ministry continues to invest heavily in the management of protected areas. N$355.22 million has been allocated to Programmes One and Two, which support Namibia's 20 national parks, covering around 17% of the country's area. These parks generated revenues of N$183 million in 2025. Municipal conservation areas remain a central pillar in the protection of wildlife and in conflict management. In 2025, they generated N$106 million, of which N$19 million went into projects such as electrification of houses and fences, agriculture and education. At the same time, poaching remains a threat. In Namibia, 41 rhinos and four elephants were poached in 2025. Anti-poaching measures include the dehorning of 147 rhinos and targeted translocation of animals to reduce conflict pressure. Tourism-based nature conservation also provides concrete benefits. Concessions to village communities near protected areas created 121 jobs while combining conservation with economic development.