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Construction and operation of a 10MW Photovoltaic Solar Plant in Outjo district.
Exploration 18 (Pty) Ltd has an exclusive agreement with the owner of Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 8237, Gabriel Nakatati on EPL 8237. EPL 8237 is located approximately 15 km southwest of Khorixas on both sides of the C35 towards Uis. Exploration 18 (Pty) Ltd proposes to undertake exploration activities on EPL 8237 for base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals.
Exploration 18 (Pty) Ltd has an exclusive agreement with the owner of Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 7031, Di-Tani Investments to do exploration on EPL 7031. EPL 7031 is located west, south, east and northeast of Khorixas in the Kunene Region and overlaps partly with the southern parts of the Khorixas townlands. Exploration 18 (Pty) Ltd proposes to undertake exploration activities on EPL 7031 for base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals.
Exploration 18 (Pty) Ltd has an exclusive agreement with the owner of Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 6772, Tuhafeni Ndinelao Nashitati to do exploration within the boundaries of the EPL. EPL 6772 is located 20 km southeast of Khorixas in the Kunene Region. Exploration 18 (Pty) Ltd proposes to undertake exploration activities on EPL 6772 for base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals. The proposed exploration activities therefore include: Geological Mapping; Rock Chip and Soil Sampling; and Drilling (depending on the results of the aforementioned activities).
Exploration 18 (Pty) Ltd has an exclusive agreement with the owner of Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 6424, Festus Haoseb to do exploration on EPL 6424. EPL 6424 is located west and northwest of Khorixas and overlaps partly with the townlands as well as the western part of the Fransfontein Townlands in the Kunene Region. Exploration 18 (Pty) Ltd proposes to undertake exploration activities on EPL 6424 for base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals.
Renewal of Environmental Clearence Certificate for the proposed Auasblick Ext 1 Township Establishment.
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| 2759_EIA_Auasblick Ext 1 Township Development in Windhoek.pdf | 4.28 MB |
| 2759_ECC_Auasblick Ext 1 Township Development in Windhoek.pdf | 904.24 KB |
| 2759_Map_Auasblick Ext 1 Township Development in Windhoek.pdf | 374.47 KB |
Transfer of ECC for Mining Claims 68664, 70113, 70114, 70119 to Mr Jacobus Petrus Smit The Mining Claims have been issued an ECC (No.01159) with Eleven (11) other claims under application number (APP 001834) held by Mr. Vehumisa Edward Kaendapeke. The mining Claims with numbers 68664, 70113, 70114, 70119 were sold to Mr Jacobus Petrus Smit The claims are located in Swartbooisdrift, Otjimuhaka village, 120 km northeast of Opuwo, Epupa Constituency, Kunene Region, Namibia. The activities focus on the specific resources of sodalite and possible associated mineralization.
Request on whether an ECC is required for the following project : Replace the existing seawater firewater supply pipeline from the seawater intake pump station (at Etosha) to the Oil Industry Terminals. The existing pipeline runs underground in a servitude from the Pump station to the Terminals. This pipeline will be removed and replace with a new pipeline in the same trench and servitude. The pump station will also be demolished and replaced with a new building and equipment (same size building and at the same position). Refer to attached background information document.
Activity 10.1 (b) (Infrastructure) The construction of public road Activity 10.2 (a) (Infrastructure) The route determination of roads and design of associated physical infrastructure where - it is a public road.
ECC is required for the commencement of the construction and operation of the proposed Bitumen processing plant. There ECC was issued on 01 April 2016, however, it expired before any activity could commence. The proponent, therefore, wants a renewal of the initial issued ECC in order to commence with the project.
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| 2740_EMP_Proposed bitumen processing plant project_Windhoek.pdf | 729.25 KB |
| 2740_ECC_Proposed bitumen processing plant project_Windhoek.pdf | 413.66 KB |
| 2740_Map_Proposed bitumen processing plant project_Windhoek.pdf | 578.17 KB |
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) is the regulating legislation that governs all activities that may have a potentially detrimental effect on the receiving environment. Under the Act, development of all "communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables", is among the listed activities that cannot be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.
The Coptic Orthodox Church in Namibia intends to construct an outbuilding on Erf 740, Extension 2, Ondangwa to accommodate at least two flats. Although Erf 740 belongs to the church, the Erf is currently zoned as Public Open Space. The Ondangwa Town Council has requested the church to apply for the permanent closure and rezoning of Erf 740 from POS to institutional in terms of Article 50 (1) (c) of the Local Authorities Act 23 of 1992 as amended and Section 105 (12) (a) of the Urban and Regional Planning Act 5 of 2018.
Governments lose N$100.6 to N$172.4 billion per year in potential fiscal revenue from illegal logging, fishing and wildlife crime. Despite the unprecedented global Covid-19 pandemic, the threat of wildlife crime continued in 2020, according to the International Consortium on Combatting Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) annual report for 2020, titled 'Together Against Wildlife Crime'. The report said despite considerable effort by the global community, wildlife crime remains a significant threat.
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| NAM_2021_07_Countries lose billions to wildlife crime_Namibian Sun.pdf | 399.96 KB |
Namib Eden Trading CC indents to construct and commission an eco-friendly seawater desalination plant at Farm Hentiesbaai No. 133 at Henties Bay in Erongo Region. The proponent has been conditionally granted approval by the Henties Bay Council (Resolution No. CR/010/31/01/2018) to lease a portion in extend of approximatily 240 hectares of the Farm Hentiesbaai Town and Townlands No. 133 by private treaty to construct and commission an eco-friendly seawater desalination plant. The proponent needs an Environmental Clearance Certificate for them to commence with the proposed activity.
Energy generation, transmission and storage activities - The construction of facilities for the refining of gas, oil and petroleum products. Hazardous substance treatment, handling and storage - The storage and handling of dangerous goods, including petrol, diesel, liquid petroleum gas or paraffin, in containers with a combined capacity of more than 30 cubic meters at any one location. - Construction of filling stations or any other facility for the underground and aboveground storage of dangerous goods, including petrol, diesel, liquid, petroleum, gas or paraffin.
Design, construction and operation of green houses, nethouses, open field irrigation systems, logistics centre and accomodation at Warmquelle.
Rezoning, subdivision, closure of public open space.
Township establishment and construction of residential housing units.
Subdivision, rezoning, creation of streets.
Drilling of the borehole for Makanga Agricultural Demonstration Site in Zambezi Region for irrigation purpose.
Construction and Operation of a BTS Tower.
Mining activities for base metals (copper).
The Environmental Clearance Certificate is for operation of Auas 400kV Transmission Substation.
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| 2741_EMP_Operation of Auas Substation_Khomas Region.pdf | 549.93 KB |
| 2741_ECC_Operation of Auas Substation_Khomas Region.pdf | 552.12 KB |
| 2741_Map_Operation of Auas Substation_Khomas Region.pdf | 923.19 KB |
| 2741_CV_Operation of Auas Substation_Khomas Region.pdf | 314.51 KB |
The proponent applied for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Proposed Construction of Hospitality Facilities on Erven 1 and 2 of Consolidated Erf "X" Rundu Extension 3, Kavango East in 2017. The Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed development was conducted by Africa Planning Forum in 2016. Following the submission of the final Environmental Assessment Report, the ECC was granted as per letter dated 25 January 2017.
To commence with gravel removal activities on farm Krumhuk.
Renewal of Environmental Clearance for a safari lodge.
enewal of Environmental Clearance for a safari lodge.
Renewal of Environmental Clearance for a safari lodge..
Renewal of clearance for the lodge Anderssons at Ongava.
Mining of semi precious stones.
Mining of semi precious stones.
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| 2706_Proforma EC_Mining activities on Mining Claim No 71296 at Omaruru_Erongo Region.pdf | 2.83 MB |
Environmental Clearance Certificate in support of the Environmental Management Plan for the mining activities of precious stones by Northern Namibia Development Company (Pty) Ltd in Mining License (ML) 156, Kunene Region, Namibia. Nature of Activity: Production Activities: Mining, loading and hauling, treatment of ore, waste rock management and engineering maintenance.
Application for renewal of the expired ECC.
The application is for a renewal of an existing ECC awarded in 2018.
Activity 10.1 (b) (Infrastructure) The construction of public road Activity 10.2 (a) (Infrastructure) The route determination of roads and design of associated physical infrastructure where - it is a public road.
Transportation of industrial sulphuric acid from the Namzinc refinery, within Namibia to local consumers, and to the Skorpion Zinc warehouse at the Port of Lüderitz, in the !Karas Region, Namibia. Listed activities triggered by the project include: Listed activity EIA screening finding - Hazardous Substance Treatment, Handling and Storage (9.1) The manufacturing, storage, handling or processing of a hazardous substance defined in the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, 1974.