The lethal outcome of this pursuit has raised questions about the balance between harsh enforcement and the underlying issues that drive individuals towards poaching.
Local media and visitors expressed shock at the photographs and a video that surfaced online, showing the tourists stark naked beside the iconic dune, with their clothes lying nearby.
"In the Mopane complex alone, and before drilling additional exploration and appraisal wells, hydrocarbon in-place estimates are 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent, or higher," the company stated.
The meeting, which took place last Tuesday at the residence of the German ambassador Thorsten Hutter in Windhoek, has drawn sharp criticism from the Namibian government and members of the ruling Swapo party.
