Staff Reporter
THE Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism is inviting eligible hunting companies to submit financial offers to hunt one old male Black Rhino during the current hunting season, ending in November.
The ministry’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Romeo Muyunda, revealed that the ministry will provide one old, post-reproductive male Black Rhino for sustainable hunting. The hunt will be accompanied by the ministry’s officials.
“Rhinos, just as in any wildlife species in the country are a resource and according to the constitution and our conservation principles must be utilized to benefit the current and future generations of this country. Furthermore, old aged rhinos become non-reproductive in a population, and some will even cause territorial fights that may injure and cause mortalities to reproductive young bulls,” Muyunda explained.
He added that the funds generated from this hunt will be reinvested in rhino conservation, particularly to fund anti-poaching initiatives and park infrastructure maintenance. Eligible hunting companies are therefore invited to submit offers to hunt the selected male black rhino.
“Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) registered Namibian companies, owned by or having in its employment a Namibian Professional Hunter (Big Game) registered with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism are invited to submit their written financial offers (in Namibian Dollars only). Offers should also indicate when they intend to conduct the hunting,” Muyunda said.
He further revealed that a 20% discount will be given to companies with at least 20% ownership by formerly disadvantaged Namibians. Besides this, he said, a 10% discount will be given to companies with formerly disadvantaged Namibians at the Professional Hunter (Big Game) level.
“Written financial offers in sealed envelopes should be deposited in a box at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Headquarters, Cnr Robert Mugabe and Dr Kenneth Kaunda Street, Permit Office reception, on or before 07 August 2023, not later than 13h00,” Muyunda explained.
Muyunda also explained that full payment must be made into the Game Products Trust Fund Account, and proof of payment must be submitted before or on 21st August 2023. The details for the Game Products Trust Fund Account will be provided to the successful company. However, failure to complete the payment before 21st August will result in automatic cancellation of the offer, and the next bidder in line will be given the offer.
Those who intend to participate or want more details about the hunt are encouraged to contact Elly Hamunyela at 061 284 2526 or to email her at [email protected].
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