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World Champions Lesley !Hoaëb(24), Delano Müller (12) and Julian Müller (20) of the Namibian MMA & Kickboxing Academy in Walvis Bay, at the Kickboxing World Championships, The Battle of Atlanta, in Atlanta, Georgia, last weekend. (Photo: Anita de Klerk) Issue 202 - Thursday 23 June 2016 to Wed, 29 June 2016 Continued on Page 3 If everyone in society did something at some point to help the suffering of the underprivileged communities around them, I am sure we would be able to make a difference. The words of the great South African songstress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Yvonne Chaka Chaka Independent Namib FREE Like a newspaper, only better! Chris Van Rooyen, Chairperson DSD Coastal Spinning Club Tel: 064 200497 Diamond Arrow Winner Best Community Newspaper 2014 and 2015 I have always used my voice to get my message across through songs, and I would like to see more young musicians becoming actively involved in the protection of children's rights. Continued on Page 3 See Page 9 See Page 5 “A KING HAS VANISHED” See Page 11 WELCOME TO A NEW NAMIBIAN TASTE SENSATION Enjoy freshly caught Namibian oysters and award-winning wines at this stylish Seafood speciality Restaurant, Wine and Oyster Bar with its Sushi & Sashimi show kitchen and sea facing Terrace. Book your table online now. ocean-cellar.com • Telephone +264-64-411-4491 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12 noon to 10pm Namibian Kickboxers return as World Champions Möller family fight to change bail laws Maria Davel-Wallis The three young kickboxers of the Namibian MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) & Kickboxing Academy in Walvis Bay, Julian Müller (20) and his brothers, Lesley !Hoaëb (24) and Delano Müller(12), who participated in the MMA and Kickboxing World Championships in Atlanta, Georgia, from 16 to 18 June, have done the country and the region proud. They returned to Namibia this week as world champions, after defeating between 10 and 15 contenders in different categories of the Battle of Atlanta, as the World Championships are known. Julian Müller was the first Namibian to represent Southern Africa at the Kickboxing World Championships, as part of a team of six. Lesley! Hoaëb and Delano Müller participated as part of a team of Ring Contact Fighting Arts International (RCFAI). The Namibians left for Atlanta on 14 June, with their parents, Philip Müller and Anita de Klerk, and joined the rest of the Southern African team and members of Ring Contact Fighting Arts International’s team in South Africa, from where they left for Atlanta. It was an elated Anita de Klerk who updated Namib Independent over the weekend, to let us know that the three brothers each won gold in one of their categories. The team event on the Friday night, in which Julian participated as part of the Southern African team, had been won by the USA team. From there the World Championships were contested on an individual basis. Gareth Amos and Donna Collins Following the gruesome murder of family man and well loved member of the Walvis Bay community, 50-year-old Hans Jörg Möller, and the brutal attack on his wife Carol-Ann (48) by six suspects, of which three have already appeared in court on murder charges - the family have set about changing the laws in Namibia forever. Over the last few days the family have established a Facebook page called “no bail for murderers in Namibia which, during the first day or so online, has gathered well over 4000 members from all over Namibia. The site is dedicated to Hans, and is an official movement aimed at lobbying change in the Namibian law with respect to awarding bail to criminals. The site which, without a doubt will continue to gain more support from the nation, and has an official online petition where members

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Page 1: Namib Independent Issue 202

World Champions Lesley !Hoaëb(24), Delano Müller (12) and Julian Müller (20) of the Namibian MMA & Kickboxing Academy in Walvis Bay, at the Kickboxing World Championships, The Battle of Atlanta, in Atlanta, Georgia, last weekend. (Photo: Anita de Klerk)

Issue 202 - Thursday 23 June 2016 to Wed, 29 June 2016

Continued on Page 3

If everyone in society did something at some point to help the suffering of the underprivileged communities around them, I am sure we would be able to make a difference.

The words of the great South African songstress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Yvonne Chaka Chaka

IndependentNamib

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Chris Van Rooyen, Chairperson DSD Coastal Spinning Club

Tel: 064 200497

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2014 and 2015

I have always used my voice to get my message across through songs, and I would like to see more young musicians becoming actively involved in the protection of children's rights.

Continued on Page 3

See Page 9 See Page 5

“A King hAs VAnished” See Page 11

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Namibian Kickboxers return as World Champions

Möller family fight to change bail laws

Maria Davel-Wallis

The three young kickboxers of the Namibian MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) & Kickboxing Academy in Walvis Bay, Julian Müller (20) and his brothers, Lesley !Hoaëb (24) and Delano Müller(12), who participated in the MMA and Kickboxing World Championships in Atlanta, Georgia, from 16 to 18 June, have done the country and the region proud. They returned to Namibia this week as world champions, after defeating between

10 and 15 contenders in different categories of the Battle of Atlanta, as the World Championships are known.

Julian Müller was the first Namibian to represent Southern Africa at the Kickboxing World Championships, as part of a team of six. Lesley! Hoaëb and Delano Müller participated as part of a team of Ring Contact Fighting Arts International (RCFAI). The Namibians left for Atlanta on 14 June, with their parents, Philip Müller and Anita de Klerk, and joined the rest of the Southern African team and

members of Ring Contact Fighting Arts International’s team in South Africa, from where they left for Atlanta.

It was an elated Anita de Klerk who updated Namib Independent over the weekend, to let us know that the three brothers each won gold in one of their categories. The team event on the Friday night, in which Julian participated as part of the Southern African team, had been won by the USA team. From there the World Championships were contested on an individual basis.

Gareth Amos and Donna Collins

Following the gruesome murder of family man and well loved member of the Walvis Bay community, 50-year-old Hans Jörg Möller, and the brutal attack on his wife Carol-Ann (48) by six suspects, of which three have already appeared in court on murder charges - the family have set about changing the laws in Namibia forever.

Over the last few days the

family have established a Facebook page called “no bail for murderers in Namibia which, during the first day or so online, has gathered well over 4000 members from all over Namibia.

The site is dedicated to Hans, and is an official movement aimed at lobbying change in the Namibian law with respect to awarding bail to criminals. The site which, without a doubt will continue to gain more support from the nation, and has an official online petition where members

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Carol-Ann, skryf uit haar hartMy Liefie, my Hubbie, my Soulmate, H – my teddy bear husband

Liefie, baie dankie vir wie en wat jy vir ons dogtertjies, Heidi-Ann Rita Möller en Riana-Michelle Sowden Möller en vir my, Carol-Ann Sowden Möller is en was. Jy is ons rots en steunpilaar en altyd daar as ons hulp nodig het. Dankie ook wat jy als doen en opoffer vir ons gesin. Ons sien alles raak, maar vergewe asseblief dat ons nie altyd genoeg dankie gesê het nie.

Dankie vir 2 wonderlike talentvolle kinders en die uitsonderlike Pappie wat jy vir hulle was en nog steeds is. Hulle glo hulle Pappa kan alles doen en regmaak.

Dankie sommer dat jy, jy is. 8 jaar saam is net ‘n breekdeel van ‘n sekonde! So veel jare wat nog vir ons as ‘n gesin saam gewag het. Dankie dat jy wou oud word saam met ons dogter’tjies en hulle Mamma, Huletts soos jy my noem.

Dankie my Liefie dat jy jou lewe gegee het om ons kinders en my te beskerm. GEEN groter liefde as dit kry ‘n mens nie. As dit nie vir jou was nie, was ek dood en ook miskien ons liefling dogter’tjies. Dankie my Man dat jy ons lief het “tot die dood” toe en sonder om twee keer te dink ‘n koël gevat het.

Jou sterk hande, jou mooi sterk bene en die mees aantreklike gesiggie met 'n mond, wip neusie en die mooiste grys oogies was ek nie kon ophou soen nie! Hoe is dit dat ek dit môre vir die laaste keer mag gaan soen!

Hoe wreed is dit dat 6 Wambo mans jou lewe kon steel wanneer jy hulle niks aangedoen het nie. Hoe

wreed is die lewe om jou net so weg te steel van ons af? Jy, ‘n liefdevolle, super inteligente, awesome man wie uit jou pad gegaan het om ander te help.

Een ding waarvan ek seker is, is dat jy veilig by die Here is en die mooiste musiek maak. Daar waar jy nie meer pyn en seer ken nie. Waar jy en Fiona Steenkamp (Chris Steenkamp se vrou) geklopte room kan maak en die ander engel’tjies met dit gooi …. En waar jy en Ole Friede nou nie meer hoef bekommerd te wees of daar genoeg AVGAS is vir julle manewales nie, want julle vlerke is sterker as ‘n Eagle sin.

My man ek mis jou. En ons dogter’tjies ook.

Heidi-Ann het vir my gister by jou bed gesê: “Mammie when you miss Dadda, then just look in my face because I look like Pappie” en Hana wys my haar handjies en sê “Ek het Daddy se hands (hande) and stienkie fuse (voete)”

My man ek is lief vir jou oneindig lief.Sweetness Huletts Möller – jou vrou

tot die dag wanneer ek ook vlerkies kry om saam met jou te kom vlieg.

Liefie'jie I love you more than you will ever know.

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of the group may sign, which in effect acts as a powerful legal tool to change the manner in which bail is granted to murder suspects.

The petition remains open to canvas support for all suspect bail hearings, and is in support of the family Möller and Hans, who had been ripped from his family by what appears to be a repeat offender released on bail.

This petition is also for members who also now want to add their voice in support of the appeal against bail hearings that will take place. Namibia public says enough is enough and they are now fed up living and being gripped by fear at the hand of these thugs and an ineffective judicial system. The first bail hearing is scheduled on 21June 2016 in Walvisbay Namibia.

The Namib Independent supports the movement fully and calls upon Namibian’s everywhere to visit the Facebook page online and to sign the petition. www.facebook.com/JusticeinNamibia

Rita Sowden, the mother of Carol-Ann, submitted printed copies of an online petition titled ‘No bail for murders in Namibia’ with

Möller family fight to change bail laws

over 3 000 signatures to prosecutor Hafeni before court proceedings started.

The popular pleasure boat skipper and tour guide of Sun Sail Catamaran services passed away in Swakopmund MediClinic on Saturday afternoon, after he had been gunned down in his home by six armed men during the night. The thugs also viciously attacked and tied up his wife Carol-Ann before robbing them blind. The men broke down the security gate at their residence’s front door to gain entry to their home.

Meanwhile the Erongo Deputy Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa told the Namib Independent this week, that she is very proud of the swift work of the police, who pulled together across all regions to apprehend these men in record time.

"The first day we already had one of our men and by the following day the other two," she said. "Now we are still establishing how many men are at large because some say five were present, others say six, but you can rest assured that the police are going flat out to bring these men to justice.

"This is a very high profile case because of the brutal manner in which it was committed, and because they targeted an innocent family inside their home, leaving two children without their father, and the wife without her husband," she continued.

"I must say that this murder was a huge shock to the Walvis Bay community and the country in general, and a lot of compassion has been shown towards the bereaved family.

"I want us to all stand together as 'one Namibia - one Nation', and to all look out for each other in the fight against crime in our town."

Kashupuulwa said that Nampol are busy implementing tighter gun control laws in the country."

Battered and broken the grieving widow Carol-Ann Möller bravely faced the two suspects charged with killing her husband,

Hans-Jörg Möller. (Photo contributed).

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Julian returned home with 3 medals, 1 Gold (Crazy Fitness Challenge) and 2 Silver (Mixed Martial Arts and Main Event of the Evening), Lesley also got 1 Gold (MMA) and 2 Silver (Crazy Fitness Challenge and Main Event of the Evening), while Delano got 1 Gold (MMA) and 2 Bronze medals (Crazy Fitness Challenge and Main Event of the Evening). Julian and Lesley contended in categories according to their weight (classification for 18+), while Delano participated in categories according to his age (classification for contenders under 18).

In an interview with Julian Müller, after the Battle of Atlanta, he expressed his joy and pride, and gratitude towards the World president of Ring Contact Fighting Arts International (RCFAI), Master Joe Viljoen, for the support and opportunities the organisation had given them and other young kickboxers from Southern Africa and Africa. He said the Namibians had excelled, and that it had been an awesome event and a wonderful experience.

Julian is busy with his preparatory studies in Germany, for a degree in mechanical engineering, and will return to Germany soon. Lesley is an in instructor at the Namibian MMA & Kickboxing Academy in Walvis Bay. Dad, Philip Müller, in an earlier interview with Namib Independent, had expressed the hope that the achievement of his three sons would be an inspiration to other young Namibians. He said he hoped that it would prove to them that hard work and dedication could take them places, and that the world could become their oyster, too.

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No bail for all three murder suspects!

Absalom Shigwedha

A large crowd gathered outside the courthouse on Tuesday, as two of the five men, accused of the tragic death of the Walvis Bay resident, Hans-Jörg Möller (50), were brought to the Walvis Bay Magistrate Court for their first appearance.

They are David Shekudja and David Tashiya, who were escorted into the courtroom under heavy police security. The State Prosecutor, Tresia Hafeni read the charges in court before Magistrate John Sindano and the men were charged with murder, housebreaking with the intent to rob and armed robbery and attempted murder.

Tashiya indicated that he will conduct his own defense in the matter, while Shekundja indicated that he will apply

The man escorted by the police in this picture, is David Tashiya – who is accused number two.

for a legal aid lawyer. They were informed that they can lodge a formal bail application to the State and should say why they should be granted bail. Tashiya and Shekundja were arrested in Windhoek over the weekend after a relentless search by the Namibian Police nationwide to apprehend these men who were said to be armed and dangerous.

Gotlieb Panduleni appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrate Court on Monday and was arrested on his way to Oshakati. During Panduleni’s appearance on Monday, it came to light that he is out on bail on three other cases of murder, one of attempted murder, as well as the illegal possession of a fire arm.

Panduleni, Shekudja and Tashiya were denied bail and their case was postponed to the 2nd August 2016. Police have not disclosed where they are being detained in custody.

Before the two men arrived at the court, escorted by the Police, a group of about 40 people waved placards demanding no bail be granted. As the Police took the two to custody in quantum kombi, the wife of the late Möller, Carol-Ann Sowden Möller (48), was clearly distressed and openly wept before she was driven away in a white Mercedes Benz.

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Walvis council promise to study Napwu petition after "no show"

Absalom Shigwedha

THE Mayor of Walvis Bay, Alderman Wilfried, said the political leadership of the town will study the petition handed to them last week by the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU), in which the union has made a number allegation against the town's council.

About three hundred workers at the Walvis Bay Municipality, who are Napwu members, staged a peaceful demonstration and handed their petition to Wilfried.

Their first demonstration was held on 16 June, but they were disappointed as there was not a single council member present to hand over the petition.

However, on Thursday, Alderman came out to receive it and promised that council will study grievances raised, and will come back to Napwu within 14 working days.

Alderman refuted allegations by Napwu that council members refused to receive the petition on the 13 July, saying on that day all councilors were in Windhoek for

business. During the first demonstration, Napwu accused councilors of the Walvis Bay Municipality that they are corruptly favouring their families when it comes to the allocation of land at the town.

“There is corruption going on here. Councilors are giving land to their families,” said the chairperson of the Napwu Walvis Bay Branch, Raphael Liswaniso.

Waving placards, on some of which were written 'we want to buy houses where we come from’, 'tired of renting, we need fair treatment’, ‘down with corruption, down, down’, ‘self-enrichment, down’, the workers also sang liberation struggle songs and shouted 'Viva, Harambee.'

Napwu is a sole bargaining union for its members at the Walvis Bay Municipality In the petition, the workers want the Walvis Bay to pay them their back pay. The petition also alleges unfair labour practices, delaying of salary negotiations, poor employee-employer relations, misuse of public funds and lack of financial prudence.

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Donna Collins

About 800 malnourished children, dressed in rags, turned up in their droves for a cup of hot soup and bread at a charity soup kitchen set up in the DRC by the Coastal Spinning & Drifting/DSD fraternity on Saturday.

Many huge pots of vegetable and meat broth were cooked in bulk by the Spinners’ family members and transported to site in the morning. A total of 50 loaves of bread, as well as dozens of bags of brötchens and lots of cakes were sponsored by Food Lovers Market, were handed out to the little ones to fill their tummies on a freezing cold day.

It was all hands on deck dishing out the delicious soup mix from the back of bakkies to the queues of hungry kids. And since it was a Spinning and Drifting initiative, the guys parked their cars on display for the community to see, as well as to form an enclosed area for the feeding activity.

According to Chris Van Rooyen (Chairperson DSD Coastal Spinning Club), this soup kitchen is the start of the huge charity drive supported by the Spinning members in Swakopmund who, through their compassion for underprivileged communities, want to reach out and help where they can.

The soup kitchen was funded by these individuals and was assisted by some of the DRC ladies who helped dish out the soup to the non-stop stream of hungry faces, so this was a huge endeavour to feed these needy children.

"The turnout was overwhelming

and at one point it was total chaos with hundreds of children squabbling to get in line for something to eat, but we got it under control,” said Van Rooyen, who mentioned that the scene he witnessed brought him to tears.

"I can't believe the poverty and suffering that is in our society, which is why our club has decided to help the most vulnerable," he added. "We are busy with our next drive to distribute blankets and second hand clothing for these kids, and in August we want to organise a Spinning event to raise funds for the Cancer Association."

He made mention to the fact that the Spinning community are caring and giving people, who across the country are doing something to help those in need, such as a fundraiser being launched in Rehoboth by the Spinning members to raise money to buy school shoes for children who otherwise have to walk to school with bare feet.

"If everyone in society did something at some point to help the suffering of the underprivileged communities around them, I am sure we would be able to make a difference," added Van Rooyen.

"Because while we sleeping in warm beds, wearing fine clothes and eating well, there are children on the other side of town who sometimes don't eat in days," he concluded, stressing that our political leaders need to spend less on their own material life styles, and start doing something to alleviate this poverty and suffering of their people that is growing out of control.

Hungry little faces waiting for a hot cup of soup and bread

The Coastal Spinning & Drifting club members of Swakopmund set up a heart warming soup kitchen in the DRC for the needy children this Saturday, as the start of an ongoing charity drive to help the needs of

the underprivileged. (Photos Contributed)

Some 800 children turned up in their droves at Saturday's DRC soup kitchen

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A great turnout forlively SPCA Fun Day

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Not even the cold weather could keep dozens of pet owners from entering their pooches into the first lively SPCA Fun Day dog show, held at the General Club on Saturday and organised by Linda Van Zyl, local Swakopmund animal supporter.

They came out in all shapes and sizes, breeds and cross breeds to show themselves off as part of a huge fund raiser activity, with raffles, dog shows and canine networking with proud owners on leashes. In addition many stalls were set up with a variety of products on display, including a new range of T-Shirts that have been printed and are available to purchase through the SPCA.

The highlight of the day was the

doggie competition, which included eight different categories ranging from Owner and Dog Lookalike, the Largest Dog, the Cutest Face, Best Dressed and the Coolest Trick to mention some, where everyone was winner.

Linda told the Namib Independent that a Facebook auction had been running all week and that they were expecting to raise at least N$10 000 for the Swakopmund SPCA from the proceeds of Saturday’s activities, as well as the many donations that were made on the day.

Mention must also be made to the fantastic musicians of 'High-5 Live Band' that entertained a large gathering at the Generals Pub, with foot stomping music till late as part of their contribution towards the SPCA and animal awareness.

The band, which was joined on

stage by local guest musicians such as well known Paul Herbst and his son Kevin, Santhea Grobler Delport, Titus, Luigi, Jurgens Strydom, Roy Van Zyl, and Nicky du Preez who jetted in from Cape Town that day to take part in the benefit gig.

Hills was the major sponsor of the day, which donated 24 doggie food and treat hampers for the prize winners, in addition to many others such as Laramon Tours, Generals, Concrete Additives Namibia, Magic Copy Centre, Juta Smith, Indongo Toyota Okahandja, Coastal Pets Vetshop, Vet @ the Crossing, Annique, Auas Motors, TV Link, Danniel Kruger, Woermann Brock, Lizette Kok, Remo Sharky, Positive Solutions, Spar, Rugby Unlimited, Happy Pets, Nico, Joubert, NMH Artistry, Curves and Ami's Coffee Shop.

It was fun and games at the Generals Club on Saturday when an SPCA Fun day drew a large gathering of people and their pet pooch for the dog show activities in the different categories. (Photos Linda Van Zyl and

Donna Collins)

Event organiser Linda Van Zyl and her beloved 'Max'

Musician Paul Herbst is seen with Clarice and 'Buddy' and Theresa with 'Tobie

A range of new T-Shirts made their debut and are available at the SPCA, here Idonette, Ingrid, Dino, Roxhelle and Liezl show them off

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:To plan, schedule and co-ordinate all maintenance work and resources required maintaining and enhancing plant / equipment availability and efficiency, by the most cost-effective methods available, and to assist the Maintenance Superintendent with scheduling and budgeting.Key Performance Areas:• Producesclearandaccuratemaintenanceplansandreports.• Implementsrequiredchangestoworkpackagesormasterdata.• Checksforcorrectmanningrequirementsonworkorderoperations.• Reviewoutstandingworkordersinsystem.• Assistwiththeachievementofcompliancetoallrelevantlegislationandcodesofpractice.• Responsible for data control, including the accurate recording, storage, retrieval and

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Dear Carol-Ann and family

Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark;

For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crost the bar.

Our sincerest condolences,From Gareth, Sonya and the

Team at the Namib Independent

Tunacor Group adds new fishing vessel to its fleet

Swakop Uranium awards fence tender to a woman

Absalom Shigwedha

In an official christening ceremony, the Tunacor Group introduced its latest addition to its fleet - a new fishing vessel named MFV 'Omake' - at a cost of N$70 million.

The multi-purpose vessel was welcomed by Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernhard Esau, at a function held last week bringing

the fleet to a total of ten to the Tunacor Group. This fishing vessel can catch hake, monk and horse mackerel, says Tunacor Group General Manager, Peya Hitula.

Esau said the move by Tunacor Group to invest this particular fishing vessel carries many meanings to many people, but most importantly it is a testimony to the dedication of Tunacor Group and its business associates.

“I am informed that an amount of N$70 million was invested in the MFV Omake, a step which the Ministry has noted as a significant investment, as well as a means to the creation of jobs within the Tunacor Group,” said Esau.

He also applauded the Tunacor Group for having been complying promptly with the Ministry's request in terms of financial obligation to the Ministry such as

payment of levies and quota fees as well as for the company's commitment towards socio-economic contribution and a stable labour force.

Esau said he is confident that Namibia's fisheries resources is good hands and his the Ministry's staff has demonstrated their capabilities in managing the resources cautiously for current and future generations.

“We therefore, look forward to more

commitments into this sector so that it can continue to create new employment, contribute to our export earnings and enhance the revenue of the State,” said Esau.

He called on the Tunacor Group management and staff members to take responsibility and commit themselves towards the maintenance of their new fishing vessel.

TUNACOR'S ACQUISITION... Tunacor Group's dual purpose fishing vessel MFV Omake which was christened on the 17th of this month.

News reporter

Swakop Uranium awarded a civil works contract to Yvonne Samson-Johannes, owner of a fully empowered Namibian and female owned company, OMK Civils, which will be responsible for the fencing of the Husab Mine.

Zheng Keping, Swakop Uranium CEO says, “It is part of Swakop Uranium’s desire to work hand in hand with the National Agenda of the Government and the Harambee Prosperity Plan to provide more meaningful and empowerment opportunities in the mining industry for females, in particular previously disadvantaged groups and to reduce unemployment in the youth categories. Swakop Uranium will provide full support to OMK Civils to increase their construction management and technical capacity during course of the project”.

OMK Civils was established to provide

services in the areas of civil construction and infrastructural services. The company is located in Windhoek with satellite offices in Eenhana and Katima Mulilo.

Samson-Johannes says: "Securing this contract is a much appreciated opportunity after numerous attempts to get a foothold into the male dominated construction market. This will strengthen our contracting experience, and empower OMK Civils, led by a previously disadvantaged Namibian woman in the civil engineering construction sector.

"We endeavour to create employment for fellow Namibians as envisaged in the recently formulated Harambee Prosperity Plan and the greater vision 2030. The award of this contract is testament to the good relations our government enjoys with its international partners."

Close to 50 workers will be employed to complete the 9,5km fence over a three-month period.

Swakop Uranium Project Director, Mr Hu Jinsong, shaking hands with Mrs Yvonne Samson-Johannes, owner of OMK Civils at the signing ceremony. Witnessing the occasion, Hu Chengming of Swakop Uranium and Nehemiah Kapofi, OMK Civils’

Project and Contracts Manager.

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"I use my voice to make a difference" - Chaka Chaka

Donna Collins

"I have always used my voice to talk about the good and the bad around us, and to get my message across through songs that will inspire and uplift us, and I would like to see more young musicians becoming actively involved in the protection of children's rights."

These are the words of the great South African songstress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Yvonne Chaka Chaka, who jetted into Walvis Bay last week to be one of the guest speakers at the Day of the African Child under the theme, "Conflict and Crisis in Africa: Protecting all children's rights."

Chaka Chaka, who is recording her 23rd album this year, says she wants to come back to Namibia and put down a track with a group of young people from Sunshine Children's day care centre in Walvis Bay, who blew her away with their performance at the Day of the African Child.

The National commemoration of the Day of the African Child, held in the Erongo Region, was also to pave the way for the private sector to join hands with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare. In this regard, UNICEF used this opportunity to invite Chaka Chaka to participate at strategic events to mobilise awareness, alliances and partnerships for children’s rights as part of Day of the African Child commemorations.

She arrived on the 14th and spent four fruitful days with a delegation touching base

with the Walvis Bay and Swakopmund's business sector, plus visited two children's centres in the harbour town, delivered motivational speeches, met the regional Governor, the Mayor, and walked around the DRC informal area to mention some.

During a media briefing on her last day to highlight some of her memorable moments spent during her visit, she said this had been the "greatest trip", whilst speaking passionately about children's rights and how we still have such a long way to go.

"Our children are our future and we must do right for them," she stressed. "We plant the seeds for our children to grow up in by producing a stable environment, without abuse and neglect, as well as protecting and nurturing them - because sadly the plight of mistreated children is truly challenging.”

The Deputy Minister Lucia Witbooi and Unicef Country Representitive Micaela Marques de Sousa were also present to spell out the concerns there are in Namibia regarding the growing problem of gender based violence facing women and children.

The Day of the African Child was be celebrated at a time when Namibia is striving to reinforce actions and persuade political commitment to accelerate the implementation of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, the UN Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the National Agenda for Children including the recent Harambee Prosperity Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals focusing on children.

Songstress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Yvonne Chaka Chaka with Michaela Marques de Sousa (UNISA Country Reptesentative) and Deputy Minister Lucia Witco who visited the coast last week highlighting the plight of children's

rights. (Photo Donna Collins)

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“A Lion King has Vanished”

Reporter for the environment

The Desert Lion Conservation Foundation has made an urgent call for help to preserve the lives of a handful of desert lions after the death of one of the so-called Five Musketeers, five young lion brothers of the Hoanib Valley. The Foundation shared the following message on social media last week:

“It is with great sadness to share the news that we have lost one of the Five Musketeers.

Xpl-89, also known as “Harry”, was part of a unique coalition of five desert-adapted male lions in the Namib. Together they grew up in the safety of the Hoanib Valley, but since they joined a pride of lionesses earlier this year they’ve been brought into regular contact with some rural settlements in the desert. Tragically, due to an incident with human-lion conflict several days ago, Xpl-89 died of a bullet wound. His loss is a tragedy and the harsh reality of lions and people living side by side.”

It was on 12 June that Harry lost his life. He, together with his brothers, became world famous since the launch of the film/video, The Vanishing Kings – a documentary by Will and Liane Steenkamp, about the Namibia Desert Lion Conservation Project, initiated by Dr Flip Stander in 1998.

A diary inscription on the website of the Desert Lion Conservation Foundation sketches the incident that

“proved fatal for Harry”: “On the night of 10/11 Jun 2016

the “Five Musketeers” returned to the Gomatum River where they killed a giraffe the previous day and walked past the Omiriu cattle outpost. The lions approached the settlement with large numbers of livestock. One of the lions (presumably Xpl-92 “Adolf”) broke into a corral. Fortunately, due to the disturbance caused by the villagers and their dogs, the lions moved away without killing any livestock. The Ministry of Environment & Tourism are still busy with their investigation, but at some point between Omiriu and Otjizeka spring the villagers exercised their legal right to protect their livelihood by shooting at the lions. This regular contact with people proved fatal for Harry, who died of a bullet wound to the chest on June 12.”

According to DLCF, two of the other lions in the group observed at sunset that same day, also showed signs of injuries. Adolf had a wound on his cheek and Ben appeared to have been shot in the lower stomach.

And then, the inscription of 14 and 15 June, sharing more detail.

“14 Jun 2016 Xpl-89 ‘Harry’. Finding the carcass of Xpl-89 inside the Salvadora thickets was challenging and required crawling for approximately 30 metres through the thick undergrowth. An autopsy was performed on the carcass and biological samples were collected. The lion died quickly from

a single gunshot to the chest. The bullet passed through the heart and lungs.

15 Jun 2016. Omiriu Cattle Post. During the night the remaining four male lions (the “Musketeers”) continued moving towards Okongwe and they were south of the waterhole this morning. The Desert Lion Project assisted the Ministry of Environment & Tourism with their management and investigation of the incident. After all the biological data and other information were collected the carcass of Xpl-89 was burnt as a safeguard against the growing illegal trade in lion bones.”

But the human-lion conflict continues.On 18 Jun 2016 DLCF reported: “Setback. At 01:00

the four male lions (the “Musketeers”) moved out of the Okongwe Mountains towards Tomakas, but they did not approach the village. Instead, the lions remained close to the edge of the mountains and headed in a westerly direction where several giraffes were browsing along the Gomatum valley. Unfortunately, the lions encountered a small group of cattle calves that did not return to the safety of the corrals at Tomakas. The lions killed two calves 2.5 km west of Tomakas. Bright lights and fireworks were used to prevent the lions from approaching Tomakas. The wounded lion,

Xpl-91, “Ben”, is making a remarkable recovery from the bullet wound to his lower abdomen.”

The Desert Lion Conservation Foundation says “the four remaining Musketeers deserve another chance and along with the other desert lions they need our help.” It has made an urgent call for assistance “in preventing further conflict so we can protect both the people and the lions, by funding lion guardians and kraals to avoid these tragic events.”

Fewer than a 100 desert lions remain.

Xpl-89, also known as “Harry” - (Photo: Desert Lion Conservation Foundation)

(Photo: Desert Lion Conservation Foundation)

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