Namibia: Anthrax spreads to Caprivi

At least 11 wild animals, all elephant and buffalo, have died of anthrax in the eastern Caprivi region of Namibia. Sacky Namugongo, deputy director of parks and wildlife management in the environment and tourism ministry, said seven dead elephants and four dead buffaloes were tested on Saturday and Sunday and found to have had anthrax symptoms. The carcasses were found in the areas between Masikili and Kasika in the Caprivi strip and residents have been urged not to eat the meat.