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Mr. Morne Du Plessis, hereinafter referred to as proponent, was granted an ECC for small-scale mining activities on ten mining claims (70469-70478), located in the Maltahohe district in Hardap region. The ECC was granted on the 08 of October 2018 and expired on the 08 of October 2021. Although exploration activities have taken place on the area in the past, there has not been any mining or exploration activities in the area since 2018 due to the economic meltdown. The proponent has now secured an investor and intends to commence with the mining activities.

The Municipality of Swakopmund intends to apply for the subdivisions of the remainder of Portion B of Swakopmund town and townlands No. 41 into portions 182, 183, and 184 for township establishments of three new township extensions. The proposed developments will trigger certain activities listed under the Environmental Management Act, No. 07 of 2007, and its Regulations (No. 03 of February 2012) which requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to be obtained.

Refuse Solutions Group was granted an ECC for Gravel mining activities on the remainder of Portion B of Swakopmund Town and Townlands No. 41. The ECC, was issued on the 25th of April 2018 and expired on the 25th of April 2021. The proponent has been allocated about 12.3ha of land for gravel mining and so far about 4.3ha has been mined. The proponent wish to continue with the gravel mining activities, hence, the need to renew the ECC.

Strydo Construction cc was granted an ECC for Gravel mining activities on the remainder of Portion B of Swakopmund Town and Townlands No. 41. The ECC, was issued on the 25th of April 2018 and expired on the 25th of April 2021. The total area allocated to Strydo Construction cc for Gravel mining is 13.3 hectares of which about 6.65 hectares have been mined so far. The company wish to continue with the gravel mining activities, hence the application for the renewal of the ECC.

Kunene Crush Stone cc was granted an ECC for small-scale mining activities on mining claims 70199-70203, 70207-70210 at Otjokavare village, Kunene region. The ECC, was issued on the 19 June 2018 and had expired on the 19 June 2021. The proponent intends to continue with the mining activities, hence the application for renewal of the ECC.

Mr. Jasper Theron Uys was granted an ECC for small-scale mining activities on mining claims 69977, 69978 and 69979 at Otjokavare village, Kunene region. The ECC, was issued on the 19 June 2018 and expired on the 19 June 2021. There have not been any mining activities conducted on all the three Mining Claims since 2018 due to low economic situation over the recent years. However, the proponent intends to commence with the mining activities, hence the application for the renewal of the ECC.

Salt of good quality has historically been mined at the Cape Cross salt pan since the early 1990s in the form of rock salt and re-crystallized salt. The Cape Cross salt pan is located along the coastal line, about 50km from Henties Bay within the Dorob National Park in Erongo Region. In 2009, Cape Cross Namib Investment (Pty) Ltd was granted a Mining Licence (ML147) for solar salt operations and subsequently obtained Environmental authorizations for these operations.

Kunene Crush Stone CC was granted an Environmental Clearance Certificate for the following activities at Otjongava village, Opuwo in Kunene region. Small-scale mining on three mining claims (69263, 69264 and 69265); Sand mining activities in Otjongava River; Bricks Making project.

The proponent intends to explore for base and rare metal mineral resources & then mine for commercial purposes. The targeted mineral resource is mainly copper, other minerals that could be found in the area include Lead-Zinc, Cobalt-Nickel deposits.

The Okongo village Council has appointed Plantek Town and Regional Planner cc to subdivide Erf 103, Erf 345, and Erf 329, all located in Okongo proper. Erf 103 and Erf 345 are located on the west side of the town's CBD while Erf 329 in proximity of the CBD adjacent to B10 main road. The proposed subdivisions will result in creation of public roads (streets) to provide access to the created erven. In terms of the Environmental Management Act of 2007 (Schedule 5.1) and its regulations (GN No.

The Okongo village Council intends to establish new township establishments to be known as Okongo extension 3 and 4. Land use and development activities and associated township development activities are part of activities listed under Schedule of activities the Environmental Management Act, No. 07 of 2007 and its Regulations (No.03 of February 2012) as activities that may not been undertaken without an Environmental Impact Assessment study being undertaken and Environmental Clearance Certificate being obtained.

Peace Garden Investments (PTY) Ltd., intends to construct and operate a fuel retail station and truck port on Portion 35 of Eenhana Townlands No. 859. The proposed development site is still undermined, hence Town Planning procedures will be applied for the subdivision of Eenhana Townlands No.859 into portion 35 and Remainder. The intended development entails the construction for a fuel retail station dispensing Diesel and Unleaded Petrol, a Convenient shop selling a variety of lubricants and food items and a truck port consisting of a parking and wash bay.

Cubia Green Fields cc (herein after referred to as "the proponent") has since 2016, been operating an aquaculture (freshwater fish) farm and vegetable garden at Okashaningwa village in the Ruacana constituency of Omusati Region. The farm currently has 1 pond measuring about 2800 m² on average and has a potential to stocked up-to 1000 Catfish or 15000 Tilapia. The plan is to have 8 ponds with measurement of 2800 m² on Average. Hence, seven (7) more additional ponds will be constructed.

The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) Ltd. intends to expand the existing Outapi Water Treatment Plant (WTP) by upgrading capacities of certain components and constructing new additional infrastructures. The proposed expansion was necessitated by the fact that current and future water demand of the supply area has surpassed the capacity of the existing plant. Therefore, an additional water treatment capacity is required to respond to the current and future water demand to secure the supply of safe drinking water to the area.

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.

Dr. Erastus Shikongo Shapumba, hereinafter referred to as the proponent, intends to construct a shopping complex to be named "Las Vegas City Center" at Onashiku shaLaban village, Oshana region. The proposed business complex will consist of different facilities such as retail shops, accommodation, entertainment, hospitality, and recreational facilities as well as associated infrastructures. Given the fact that the proposed development site is located on an area which is prone to seasonal flooding, an earth dam will be constructed at the site.

The Municipality of Swakopmund is in the process of redesigning the remainder of Erf 5360, Swakopmund Extension 15 by sub-dividing it into seven portions and remainder. As a result of this redesigning, a public road (street) will be created to provide access to the created erven. In terms of the Environmental Management Act (act No. 07 of 2007), "the creation a public road" cannot be done without an Environmental Clearance Certificate being obtained.

The Goboboseb mining hotspots consists of mining claims which are owned and operated by different individuals and/or as groups. Mining activities mainly include artisanal and semi-mechanized methods which are used in extracting a wide range of gemstones. Although mining activities have been taking place for many years at this area, there has not been any Environmental Impact Assessment study done. Thus, ECCs for SSMs have in the past been issued upon completion of Environmental questionnaire and signing a pro-forma Environmental Contract.

The property owner, Mr. Sevelinus Nakale has appointed TOYA Urban Planning Consultants cc to apply for the subdivision of Erf 542 located in Extension 1, Oshikuku., into seven portions and a remainder. As a result of this subdivision, a street network (crescent) with a width of approximately 10m, will be created to provide access to the newly created erven.

Ketu Bricks project has been in existence for more than 20 years. The main principle of business is to manufacture block bricks from sand and cement mixture. Bricks are made by means of a semi-mechanize method which include mixing sand and cement with a concrete mixture and molding bricks by means of hand operated molders. Sand is sourced from local dealers with approved sand permits or occasionally obtained from the approved the nearest sand burrow pits belonging to the Uukwambi Traditional Authority.

Omuthiya Town Council intends to apply for the ECC for the existing Gravel Burrow Pit at Okankololose. The Gravel Burrow pit is located within the Omuthiya townlands and is surrounded by traditional mahangu fields and homesteads of the Okankololose village. Although gravel mining activities have been taking place for many years, there has not been any Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Environmental Management Plan (EMP) prepared for the site.

The Omuthiya solid waste disposal site has been in existence for many years, however, there has not been any ECC in place. Instead, the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP) has been an overarching guideline plan for the Town Council in terms of Solid waste management in the town. In compliance with Environmental Management Act 7 of 2007, the Omuthiya Town Council intends to apply for the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the existing solid waste disposal site (Dumping site). The site locality maps are here attached.