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namib times SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6569 FRIDAY 8 JULY 2016 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
Pangolin smugglers slammed with a scandalous N$300 guilt admission Erwin Leuschner Three Namibians came off almost scot-free after they were recently caught red-handed in Swakopmund while trying to allegedly sell two Pangolins – a rare and endangered species. Jason Nangolo (52), Juuso Ipadhi (53) and Hans Aoseb (39) were each fined N$300, while they allegedly were trying to sell the animals for a whooping N$45 000. The incident was confirmed by Deputy Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa, Regional Crime Co-ordinator for the Erongo Region to the namib times this week. The three individuals were caught at the parking lot at the Jetty on 28 June. “We received an anonymous tip-off of the deal which was supposed to go down and caught them in the possession of the animals,” Kashuupulwa said. According to her two men caught the two animals in the vicinity
of Tsumeb. It was a mother Pangolin with her small baby by her side. Pangolins, also known as scaly anteaters, are extremely rare and are regarded as an endangered species in Namibia. “The animals were alive and well and were taken by officials of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and set free again,” Kashuupulwa continued. The animals were found in a wooden crate covered in blue plastic on the back of a white pickup. After they were found in possession of the animals,
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they each received a fine of N$300. “It is extremely demotivating and frustrating when we hear of such low fines being imposed in these cases,” said Francois Theart from the organisation Intelligence Support Against Poaching (ISAP) to namib times. He described the traffic of Pangolins greater as the traffic of Rhino horns. “Since ISAP's inception we managed to save five Pangolins to date from being smuggled,” he continued. One smuggler Continues on page 2
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Namport career Showcase
Disbelief as veteran fishing industry leader Jan Arnold announces his retirement Moto-X Floris Steenkamp
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One of the leading figures in the private sector of Namibia's fishing industry, Mr Jan Arnold announced his early retirement this week, much to the astonishment of the wider fishing industry and its support industries.
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Arnold joined Namsov Fishing in 1997 and was appointed Managing Director in 2001. His retirement was announced by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Namsov Fishing Enterprises, Mr Sebby Kankondi. Kankondi stated: “In these times where change is imminent, we are all faced with deci-
Mr Jan Arnold
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