Latest News from NAPHA

Issue 07/2024 07 June 2024

In this edition:
• Safari Greetings
Namibia Professional
Hunting Association • Discover Airlines opens long-haul
base in Munich and significantly
expands its offering
• The Impact of Double Fence
Regulations on Wildebeest
Namibia Professional conservation in Namibia
Hunting Association
• Young Hunters Committee Initiatives
• NAPHA School of Conservation
• Classifieds
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Safari Greetings,

Namibia is experiencing below-freezing temperatures, so please take necessary precautions to stay

warm and safe. The current weather highlights the need to be prepared for the challenges our
environment can present. Additionally, this year has been very dry, making it crucial for everyone to
conserve water wherever possible. Every small effort counts in helping us manage our precious
water resources effectively.

Across the border in South Africa, the political landscape is witnessing significant changes following
their recent elections. The first parliamentary meeting is set to take place in eight days, and the
decisions made by the newly elected officials will have substantial implications not only for South
Africa but also Namibia.

As we approach our own elections in November, it is important for all citizens to stay informed and
actively participate in the electoral process.
Stay warm, conserve water, and stay informed.

Best wishes,
NAPHA ExCo & Office

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 Discover Airlines opens long-haul base in Munich and
significantly expands its offering

• New direct connections to Orlando, Windhoek and Calgary

• Stationing of two Airbus A330 in Munich
• Largest holiday airline at the hub
• In 2025: Seven aircraft, around 400 crew colleagues and almost 30 destinations in the flight
schedule

Discover Airlines will significantly expand its presence at Munich Airport next year and expand its
existing short- and medium-haul offering to include long-haul destinations. To this end, it will station
two Airbus A330s in Munich from March 2025. Discover Airlines is already the largest holiday
airline at the hub with five short-haul aircraft that take off around 70 times a week to 23 holiday
destinations.

New direct connections to Florida, Canada and southern Africa

For the first time ever, Discover Airlines will be offering three weekly direct flights (Monday,
Wednesday, Friday) from Munich to Orlando from March 3, 2025. From April 1, Namibia's capital
Windhoek will also be served three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). From April 12,
Discover Airlines will offer up to five weekly flights (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday,
Sunday) between Munich and the Canadian city of Calgary. The destinations will be served all year
round. Discover Airlines offers the only direct connections from Munich to the three popular
destinations.

"Expanding our presence in Munich is an important milestone for us," explains Bernd Bauer, CEO
of Discover Airlines. "We are consistently pursuing our goal of expanding Lufthansa's offering at
the two major German hubs with varied, attractive vacation options and offering travelers even
more choice. We are achieving this with our three new long-haul destinations that have never been
accessible by direct flight from Munich before or were last accessible many years ago. Our
increased commitment is a clear commitment by the Lufthansa Group to Munich as an aviation
location and the entire region.“

Read more
Source: newsroom.discover-airlines.com

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 The Impact of Double Fence Regulations on Wildebeest
Conservation in Namibia
The renforcement of double fence regulations concerning wildebeest management in Namibia has
sparked considerable debate within the hunting and farming communities. NAPHA views these
regulations as detrimental to wildebeest conservation and urges immediate attention to address
these concerns.

The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) requires farmers to construct a double fence around
wildebeest camps if their farm also contains livestock. This regulation, based on the Animal Health
Act No. 1 of 2011, specifies that the boundary fence must be at least 10 metres away from
neighbouring farms unless the adjacent property is a game farm. Additionally, wildebeest camps
within a farm are exempt from double fencing if there are no livestock on the farm and the camp is
more than 100 metres away from neighbouring farms.

The primary concern is the potential elimination of wildebeest on commercial farmlands due to these
stringent regulations. A drastic reduction could severely impact biodiversity, tourism, and the hunting
industry in Namibia. Wildebeest are essential to the ecosystem, and their decline could lead to
significant biodiversity loss. Moreover, the tourism and hunting sectors, which rely heavily on diverse
wildlife, would suffer economically.

Terms and Conditions apply.

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Gamefarmers highlighted the impracticality of separating wildebeest from cattle with double internal
fences within the same farm, noting the added cost and logistical challenges. The farmers also
questioned whether all mixed cattle and wildebeest owners are aware of these developments and
whether the wildlife sector is prepared to accept these unilateral decisions by the DVS.

The regulation aims to prevent the spread of Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF), a concern for cattle
farmers. However, more comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation are needed to
develop regulations that balance disease prevention with wildlife conservation.

Recent survey results indicate significant opposition to the double fence regulations. 81% of
respondents are facing extra expenses to comply with the double fencing requirement for wildebeest
camps. 67% of respondents would prefer compensating neighbours in the event of an MCF outbreak
over adhering to the double fencing requirement. Furthermore, 82% of respondents would consider
keeping wildebeest on their farm if the regulation were not in place, highlighting the potential for
increased wildlife diversity and economic benefits from game farming if the regulation were relaxed.

NAPHA is actively working with the Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) and the Namibia
Agricultural Union (NAU) to find a mutually beneficial solution to approach the DVS with. We are
committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to find a balanced and sustainable solution that
protects both livestock health and wildlife diversity.

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 Young Hunters Committee Initiatives

The Young Hunters Committee is diligently working to foster a strong community of ethical young
hunters. We encourage all members to inform their youngsters about our active WhatsApp group,
Instagram, and Facebook page, which provide valuable resources and updates. Our study groups
offer support and guidance, helping young hunters prepare for the Hunting Guide Professional
Course and theoretical examinations. By engaging with these platforms, young hunters can
connect, share knowledge, and grow together in their pursuit of ethical hunting practices. Join us in
nurturing the next generation of responsible hunters.

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 NAPHA School of Conservation
NAPHA remains committed to ethical hunting and conservation through its School of Conservation
continuing the legacy of Volker Grellman and Royston Wright.

Next to having short courses like the recently conducted one day cooking course, the below
mentioned Potography course and an upcoming Age Related Trophy Measurement Course, we are
planning a five-day extensive housekeeping course that will cover effective cleaning routines, kitchen
hygiene and maintenance, table setting techniques for various occasions, care of glassware, crockery,
and cutlery, food preparation and safety, personal hygiene, hospitality secrets and bar service,
telephone etiquette, laundry techniques and stain removal, money-saving strategies, and motivation
and self-confidence building.

We are also currently in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism to
create a PDN theoretical course which focuses on trophy, game, and legislation. This course will be
held in Windhoek from August 1 to 10, aiming to provide comprehensive education, including meals
and accommodation, we are currently looking into securing sponsorships for at least 8 candidates.

The Hunting Guide & Professional Hunter 10-Day Preparatory Course, led by Anton Esterhuizen and
Martin Britz, is essential for exam aspirants. Scheduled for September 18-27 and October 2-11 at
Okatjeru Game Farm - Bobbejaan Tented Chalets, the course covers trophy, game, and legislation.

NAPHA continues to offer valuable training and education through these courses, maintaining high
standards of hunting ethics and conservation.

For more information how to contribute to course sponsorships please contact info@napha.com.na

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 Classifieds
Hunting Farm Internship Wanted
Timo Sibold, a 25-year-old trainee master craftsman
in electrical engineering, seeks a multi-month
internship on a hunting farm in Namibia starting
March 2025. Experienced with a hunting license and
a 500ha lease in Germany, Timo is passionate
about ethical and sustainable hunting. Flexible with
dates and duration (around six months).
Contact:
Timo Sibold
timo.sibold@outlook.de
01713146195
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Bees tend to be regarded as
among the more “hardworking”
pollinators, and they have been
the focus of much of the
research into declining insect
populations. But according to a
recent study, night-flying moths
are the more efficient pollinators.
Source: https://theweek.com/
“Everybody says it, but nobody
actually wants to see me later.”
NAPHA Newsletter, 07 June 2024
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necessarily those of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association and/or its
members and/or its employees. While care has been taken to ensure that
information contained in this publication is true and correct at the time of
publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact
on the accuracy of this information. Neither the Namibia Professional Hunting
Association and/or its members and/or its employees accept responsibility for
any errors or omissions.

Namibia Professional Hunting Association

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Namibia

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