12 may namib times e edition

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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958

NO 6452 TUESDAY 12 MAY 2015

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Government Calls on Namibians

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to Assist in

Fight against Poachers

Parties launch By-election Rallies

Reward Doubled

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism, together with the Protected Resources Unit of the Namibian Police, has increased the offer for a reward of N$30 000 to N$60 000, to any member of the public that will provide information that will lead to the arrest of poachers of wildlife, and more specific, Rhinos and Elephants in Etosha National Park and elsewhere. The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, made the announcement at a press conference yesterday, and called on “the entire nation” to assist government

in this fight. “Unprecedented levels of rhino and elephant poaching across Africa, and Namibia is no exception, are being experienced and these threaten the future of

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NSA Household Survey

these species and the ecosystem they inhabit. This situation demands a review and update of our current strategies and measures to curb illegal hunting. As poaching groups increase

in size, number and sophistication, it is more important than ever that law enforcement responses are robust, reliable and effective. Wildlife trafficking is a

million dollar criminal enterprise that has expanded to more than just a conservation concern. The increasing involvement of organised crime in poaching and wildlife traffick-

ing promotes corruption, threatens peace, strengthens illicit trade routes, destabilises economies and communities that depend on wildlife for their livelihoods.” Continues on page 2

Jan Japan crackdown President congratulates Baster continues Community Following the controversy regarding President Hage Geingob’s presence at the Centenary Commemoration of Sam !Khubis Day, his office issued a press statement, conveying the President’s support to the Rehoboth Community.

This week the Walvis Bay Police are once again cracking down on suspects implicated in the theft and unlawful selling of 14 vehicles, belonging to the cars and sales company, Jan Japan Motors CC. According to Iikuyu the police have recovered another two of the 14 vehicles that disappeared. “We have located two vehicles that are currently in Okalongo and Rundu East”

Iikuyu said. The police have up to date recovered eight of the 14 motor vehicles and four suspects have already been apprehended in connection with the crime. Christof Kristiaan (27) and Mathias Francisco (31) who are alleged to have been part of the syndicate involved in the disappearance of the 14 cars at Jan Japan, appeared in the Walvis Bay Continues on page 2

Governor Visits Container Terminal

Marshallino Beukes

Mavourlene Gaes

Another suspect, also an employee of Jan Japan Motors CC, will appear in court today in connection with the theft of 14 Jan Japan motor vehicles. He was at work yesterday, going about his daily routine apparently unfazed, and unsuspecting of what was awaiting him, when the police, led by Nampol Detective Chief Inspector Erastus Iikuyu, apprehended him on the spot.

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Controversy started when Mr Hewat Beukes of the Workers Revolutionary Party remarked in the media that the President was not welcome at this Com-

memoration. “On what moral or principled basis can any Baster allow Geingob to attend the Commemoration? On what basis can I with a

straight face invite and tolerate him while commemorating my grandfather who led the Basters to victory against our extermination.

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Kyk so 'n Waatlemoen!

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Desert Inn Klop Celtic

Sam !Khubis

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