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A case of illegal harvesting and transporting of poles and parts of protected plant species without a permit has been opened by the police in the Omusati Region after 114 mopane poles were confiscated. The suspect, who is known but yet to be arrested, allegedly committed the crime at an unknown time and date at Omatemba village in the Ruacana Constituency. Crime Investigation Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, said the suspect allegedly cut down mopane trees, which are protected plants, without a permit. "We recovered 114 mopane poles that were cut with an axe.
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| NAM_2024_09_Police recover 114 mopane poles cut in Omusati_Informante.JPG | 111.14 KB |
| NAM_2024_09_Police recover 114 mopane poles cut in Omusati_Informante.pdf | 184.25 KB |
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Otjozondjupa Region is investigating a case of rhino poaching after four rhinoceroses were found decomposed near the Osire resettlement in the Otjiwarongo area. This was confirmed by Otjozondjupa Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, stating that the incident occurred on Friday. According to Mbeha, it was reported that vultures were detected in a camp where rhinoceroses are kept, prompting the farm workers to investigate what the vultures were preying on. "The farm workers discovered four white rhinoceroses dead and in a decomposed state," she said.
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| NAM_2024_03_Rhinocerous found dead in Otjozondjupa_Informante.pdf | 227.61 KB |
Proposed renewal for an Environmental Clearance Certificate for exploration activities on EPL 6773, 7440, 7423, 7442 and 7718 around Sesfontein Area, Kunene Region.
Proposed renewal for an Environmental Clearance Certificate for exploration activites on EPL 7901, 7184, 7441, 6775 and 5982 Near Otwani, Opuwo area, Kunene Region.
Exploration activities on EPL 8771 situated in Otjozondjupa Region.
Continuation of mining and related activities at Tschudi Copper Mine. Ongopolo intends to continue mining the Tschudi copper deposit in accordance with the existing approvals, mining methods and approved Environmental Management Plan. It must be noted that the mine is currently under Care and Maintenance since February 2020. However, the mine is working on a restart plan and is planning to commence with operations towards the second or third quarter of the year.
EIA and EMP for the Proposed Exploration Activities on EPLs 8576 and 8577.
Exploration activities on EPL 6781.
Exploration activities on EPL 6782.
Exploration activities on EPL 6783.
Exploration activities on EPL 6780.
Construction and operation of a fuel service station.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for exploration activities on Mining Claims 70996, 70997, 70994, 70995, 68753, 68754, 68755, 70310, 70754, 70755, 70756, 70757, 70758, 70759, 70992, 70993, 71135 in Opuwo area, Kunene Region.
Environmental Mangement Plan for already existing Omuthiya sewerage ponds in Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region.
Environmental Management Plan for already existing Omuthiya sand borrow pit in Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region.
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| 2083_EMP_Existing Omuthiya sand borrow pit in Omuthiya.pdf | 8.8 MB |
| 2083_Map_Existing Omuthiya sand borrow pit in Omuthiya.pdf | 2.05 MB |
Exploration activities on EPL 6773, 7440, 7423, 7442 and 7718 around Sesfontein Area, Kunene Region.
Proposed exploration activities on EPL 7901, 7184, 7441, 6775 and 5982 near Otwani, Kunene Region.