Meanwhile, when asked for comment, Enias Thomas, the administration officer on site for Gecko Mining, explained that the community members may have misunderstood the terms of the agreement they entered into with the company. Enias Thomas, the admin officer at Gecko Mining, says, “We are doing two things: we are doing a construction, and we […]
Some small-scale miners of blue rocks from Orutumba Village have expressed dissatisfaction with a mining agreement they entered into with Gecko Mining, claiming they feel exploited under the current terms. Under the agreement, Gecko Mining allows artisanal and small-scale miners to operate within its Exclusive Prospective License area, even without valid mining claims. However, miners […]
As New Year’s Eve approaches, authorities are reminding the public to avoid using fireworks in residential areas and public spaces without proper authorisation. Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the Community Affairs Unit Commander for the Erongo Region, says fireworks may not be set off in any public place. This includes parks, pavement or streets, shopping malls, […]
