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Secretive shops posing as cafés, museums and cultural experiences are selling illegal wildlife products such as ivory, rhino horn, bear bile, pangolin scales and tiger bones in Laos, often at inflated prices, specifically targeting elderly Chinese tourists. Since 2024, these shops have proliferated across the cities of Luang Prabang and Vientiane, many are guarded by armed men in military uniform, but access is reserved for Chinese tourists on pre-arranged package tours.

The development of an access road from MR121 to Okambumbu Combined School in the Ohangwena Region is motivated by the need to address key challenges faced by the local community and to promote sustainable development. The main reasons for initiating this project include (Wana Engineering Consulting, 2025): Okambumbu village currently lacks adequate road infrastructure, which severely limits its connectivity to surrounding areas, including important economic centers, healthcare services, schools, and administrative facilities.

Oshana Cash and Carry cc, hereinafter referred to as the developer/proponent, has purchased Erf 434 with the purpose of consolidating it with his adjacent property (Erf 2539). Erf 434 hereinafter referred to as the development site is located in Outapi Extension 1, measures approximately 666m2 in extent and is currently zoned Single Residential with Bulk 1:500. To realize the developmental objective, certain statutory town planning procedures need to be applied in terms of Section 50(3)(a)(ii) and Section 50(3)(a)(iv) of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act No.

Renewal: an EIA was conducted in 2021 and the ECC expired and therefore needs to be renewed. The Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007) stipulates that an Environmental Scoping Assessment is required as the following ‘Listed Activities’ are involved: the Karas Regional council is of the intension to to establish 20 new extensions Within Aussenkehr and it triggers certain activities listed in the act. The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity.

Jachri Properties (Pty) Ltd intends to establish a retail shopping development in Mariental. The development will provide the much-needed modern retail shopping experience to Mariental and its surroundings, by providing an extensive range of building supplies, agriculture and farming supplies. These supplies often include agrichemicals and other materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. The ECC application for the proposed development is submitted in line with the requirements of the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007), and its regulations of 2012.

Renewal of ECC 3058 Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia would like to apply for a renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC - 3058) for the Proposed New Water Pipeline in accordance with the Environmental Management Regulations.

Renewal of ECC 3078 Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia would like to apply for a renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC - 3078) for the Proposed 132 kV Overhead Transmission Line and Substation with Metering Station in accordance with the Environmental Management Regulations.

LISTED ACTIVITY ESIA SCREENING FINDING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (6) The construction of resorts, lodges, hotels or other tourism and hospitality facilities. The Draaihoek lodge will be developed on farm Draaihoek No. 119, and will comprise of five (5) luxurious, exclusive, self-contained units (referred to as ‘’pods’’). These pods will be elevated on stilts and strategically positioned along the rocky mountainside. The two existing farmhouses will temporarily accommodate the construction team and will be demolished upon completion of the construction phase.

Mr. Johann Blaauw hereinafter referred to as the proponent owns a livestock feedlot located on Plot 59 of the Keetmanshoop Town and Townlands. The site measures approximately 5ha in extent and is located on an area zoned for agricultural purposes. The main site infrastructure consists of holding pans, a workshop, site office and feed storage area. The feedlot has an average operating capacity of 6000 cattle which includes weaners (6months) and slaughtering cattle. The feedlot has 19 permanent employees, all of whom reside in town and only security personnel are accommodated onsite.

Southern Africa Group hereinafter referred to as the proponent has applied to the Municipality of Walvis Bay to lease a portion of Farm 37 to set up a small-scale urban agriculture project. The intended project entails the development and operation of urban agriculture activities to grow and produce healthy plants under controlled favorable conditions in closed or partially closed space called 'Polyhouse. The envisaged project will adopt highly sustainable and climate smart agricultural practices with super low environmental impacts.

Caprivi Houseboat Safaris t/a Camp Turaco : Renew of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) Offers: Chalets, Camping and Camper-boats on the Zambezi River Caprivi Houseboat Safaris t/a Camp Turaco, on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River is located 6km east of Katima Mulilo. Location: GPS 17.49487 Latitude and 24.32391 Longitude Dominant trees which include Water-berry, Marula, Jackal-berry, Terminalia, Mahogany and Raintrees, provide shade for on this "island paradise" for guests and birds alike. A lush green garden welcomes the guests to this unique Safari Camp.

GAC Investment cc intends on obtaining an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for their proposed offshore bunkering operations on Namibian marine waters using a bunker supply vessel equipped for Ship-to-Ship (STS) fuel transfers. The operation will include importing VLSFO and MGO into Namibian ocean waters and performing refueling activities for international commercial & local vessels at anchorage. The fuel will be pumped from the bunker tanker to the client vessels using approved transfer hoses, fenders, and spill response equipment, complying with IMO and MARPOL standards.

For this Project, ECC proposes to only develop a comprehensive environmental management plan (EMP) for the following reason: Lianshulu Lodge was already constructed in 1989 and Lianshulu Bush Lodge in 1998, thus predating the promulgation of the Environmental Management Act (EMA), No. 7 of 2007. The lodge establishment will primarily be located within a combined area of approximately 12 hectares, with the infrastructure occupying only around one hectare.

Purpose of the ECC for EPL 10173 The Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is a mandatory requirement for Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 10173, held by Frampton Investment CC. It ensures that prospecting activities in the Kunene Region, Opuwo Magisterial District, comply with environmental regulations and are conducted responsibly. Key Purposes of the ECC Authorization of Prospecting Activities: The ECC formally permits Frampton Investment CC to conduct prospecting activities, including drilling, trenching, and sampling, within the 19,680.7221-hectare area.

Kamau Town Planning and Development Specialist have been appointed by the Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund of Namibia (MVA) to undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed rezoning of Erf 1370, Keetmanshoop from "General Residential" with a density of 1:100 to "Business Zone 2" with a bulk of 2.00.

Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING MINING AND QUARRYING ACTIVITIES (3.1) The construction of facilities for any process or activities which requires a licence, right or other form of authorisation, and the renewal of a licence, right or other form of authorisation, in terms of the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining Act), 1992. (3.2) Other forms of mining or extraction of any natural resources whether regulated by law or not. (3.3) Resource extraction, manipulation, conservation, and related activities.

Listed activities triggered by the project include: LISTED ACTIVITY EIA SCREENING FINDING WASTE MANAGEMENT, TREATMENT, HANDLING AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (2.1) The construction of facilities for waste sites, treatment of waste and disposal of waste. (2.3) The import, processing, use and recycling, temporary storage, transit or export waste. Waste generated, which is mainly solid waste and general waste, during the exploration phase is removed by a skip and is disposed at the Otjiwarongo Municipal dump site. A pit latrine toilet system is used during exploration activities.

The scope of this activity is limited to obtaining an Environmental Clearance Certificate for the continued (Renewal) operation of the Vivo Energy Swakopmund Truckport Service Station on the corner of Nelson Mandela and Sam Nujoma Avenue, Swakopmund Erongo. Hazardous Substances 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. Hazardous Substances Treatment, Handling and storage.

The project involves the establishment of a sophisticated bio-processing facility by Virgo Biotechnology Pty Ltd, a Namibian-owned enterprise, for the sustainable valorization of marine mammal biomass, specifically Cape Fur Seals (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus). This industrial initiative, located on Portion 105 of Henties Bay Townland No. 133, encompasses a 25-hectare site designed to integrate advanced biotechnological processes for comprehensive resource utilization.

The scope of this activity is limited to the Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the continued operation of the Vivo Energy Swakopmund Service Station on Erf 60, Sam Nujoma Avenue, Swakopmund Erongo. Hazardous Substances 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 Hazardous Substances Treatment, Handling and storage.

The owner intends to obtain office/business rights to permit the redevelopment of the site into an office/business for the renting and hiring of cars (Sea Breeze Car Hire CC). The short-term intention is to use part of the current dwelling unit and ancillary outbuildings for office space, henceforth the application for consent for home-based business. The long-term intention is to convert the entire "existing dwelling" and outbuildings and develop a new office and business premises on the site once the rezoning application has been finalized.

The ECC is for the rezoning of Erf 1423 from Single Residential to General Business. The proposed "General Business" zoning will permit a wide range of office and business land uses as primary right. In the long term, the existing buildings will be re-developed into an office/business building. In the immediate short term, the owner intend to convert the existing dwelling house into offices with the required on-site parking. No site development plan has been prepared to date.

Mineral exploration of Dimension stones, Base and Rare Metals, Precious Metals, Precious Stones, industrial Minerals, Non Nuclear Fuels and Nuclear Fuels in EPL 9845.

LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 5.1 The rezoning of land from residential use to commercial. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE TREATMENT, HANDLING AND STORAGE 9.4 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.

Kamato Properties cc, herein referred to as the proponent, has purchased a portion measuring 8000 square meters of Erf 976, Outapi Extension 3 from the Outapi Town Council for the purpose of constructing 15 affordable houses. The sale of the property to the proponent was approved by the Outapi Town Council at its ordinally Council meeting of 08 March 2022. Erf 976 measures approximately 12,114 m² in extent and is currently zoned Public Open Space (POS).