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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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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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The amendment of conditions of establishment, the construction of a public road and the closing of public open space through statutory town planning procedures at Eheke settlement.
Rezoning of land from "General Industrial" to "Undetermined" and simultaneously for the construction of public roads, infrastructure and activities in water courses within flood lines through township establishments at Karibib to be known as Usab Extensions.
Construction of public roads and infrastructure, and construction activities within watercourses, through township establishments.
The ECC is for the establishment and operation of a self-catering tent lodge in the Sikunga Conservancy.
Construction of Infrastructure through Township Establishment at Okahao.
Environmental Clearance for, construction of public roads, infrastructure, and construction of other activities in watercourses within flood liens through Township Establishment. The Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007), Section 8. Water Resource Developments; 8.8. Construction and other activities in watercourses within flood lines; 8.9. Construction and other activities within a catchment area; Section 10. Infrastructure: 10.1. The construction of- 10.1. (b) public roads; 10.2. Route determination of roads and design of associate physical infrastructure where- 10.2.
For infrastructure development through township establishment and layout planning within potential flood areas.