Month: March 2021

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Locals must retain 15% of mineral licences
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Locals must retain 15% of mineral licences

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has clarified that starting 1 April 2021 the mines minister will not grant any applications from Namibian licence holders for the transfer of mineral licences, or the cession or assignment of interest in a mineral licence unless locals who make such an application retain at least 15% of the very licence they own or wish to transfer and/or surrender.

Women grow vegetables to eke out a living
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Women grow vegetables to eke out a living

Despite the crippling drought decimating livestock in the Kunene region, many women living on the outskirts of Opuwo have ventured into small-scale crop farming for both their own consumption and to sell their produce to the community. 

Squatters law hearing set for June
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Squatters law hearing set for June

The hearing to determine the legality of the Squatters Proclamation AG, 21 of 1985, is scheduled to take place in June in the Windhoek High Court. During the status hearing yesterday, Judge Kobus Miller gave an order that the parties in the matter should file relevant documents on or before 24 March. 

Putuavanga determined  to remain on top
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Putuavanga determined to remain on top

The Putuavanga Senior Secondary School in Opuwo in the Kunene region which last year secured ninth position in the grade 12 high level examination said they have not done anything out of the ordinary other than to supplement their teaching with afternoon classes.