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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.

Shiloam Mining and Investments (Pty) Ltd (herein referred to as the proponent), is a fully Namibian registered entity that ventures in minerals exploration and mining. The proponent had initially obtained (on 15 April 2020) an Environmental Clearance Certificate that lapsed on 15 April 2023, and due to delay in respect to renewing the EPL at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, could not effect to process of renewing the ECC.

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.

The Development of Marble Mine on Farm Okawayo 46, Karibib District.

To carry out mineral exploration activities on EPL 7572.

To carry out mineral exploration activities on EPL 6931.

To develop a tantalite mine in Southern Namibia.