Swapo’s Young Wing Wants Phosphate Mining Clearance Scrapped
3 Articles
3 Articles
The soap opera for the possible activation of the world’s first underwater phosphate sand mine is at its most critical moment. The “ok” granted by the Environment Commissioner of the Government of Namibia to the baptized Sandpiper Project has once again set on fire both fishing and environmental organizations of the African country for the effects that the activity will have on the marine environment. But in front of this Environmental Authoriza…
SPYL renews opposition to phosphate mining – Windhoek Observer
Sostenus Wilherm The SWAPO Party Youth League (SPYL) has renewed its opposition to phosphate mining in Namibia, calling for the Environmental Clearance Certificate issued for the activity to be urgently reviewed and set aside. In a statement issued on Friday, SPYL Secretary Ephraim Nekongo, said the youth wing had maintained a consistent position against phosphate mining since 2019. He argues that the protection of Namibia’s marine resources, fi…
Swapo’s young wing wants phosphate mining clearance scrapped
The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has called for the environmental clearance certificate (ECC) granted to Namibian Marine Phosphate to be urgently reviewed and set aside. SPYL says the project could threaten Namibia’s fishing industry and marine environment. Last week, environmental commissioner Timoteus Mefeti approved the ECC for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate project led by businessman Knowledge Katti and his business partner, Mohammed Al B…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
