Environmental Assessment Scoping Report For: Proposed Development of a April 2021 Sport Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana Region APP-002579

Environmental Assessment Scoping Report for: Proposed Development of a April 2021 Sport Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana Region APP-002579

Prepared for: Ongwediva Town Council PO Box 5549, Ongwediva Contact Number: +264 65 233 742 Contact Person: Mirjam Nahambo Email: [email protected]

Prepared by: Stubenrauch Planning Consultants P.O. Box 41404, Windhoek Contact Number: +264 (61) 25 11 89 Fax Number: +264 (61) 25 21 57 Contact Person: Bronwynn Basson Email: [email protected]

PROJECT DETAILS Environmental Scoping Report for the: Title ▪ Proposed Development of a Sport Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana Region

Report Status Final

MET Reference APP-002579

SPC Reference Ong/056

Ongwediva Town Council Po Box5549, Ongwediva Proponent Contact Number: +264 65 233 742 Contact Person: Mirjam Nahambo Email: [email protected] Stubenrauch Planning Consultants P.O. Box 41404, Windhoek Environmental Assessment Contact Number: +264 (61) 25 11 89 Practitioner Fax Number: +264 (61) 25 21 57 Contact Person: Bronwynn Basson Email: [email protected]

Report date April 2021

Name Signature Date

Author Victoria Shikwaya April 2021

Stephanie Strauss April 2021 Reviewer

LEGAL NOTICE This report or any portion thereof and any associated documentation remain the property of SPC until the mandator effects payment of all fees and disbursements due to SPC in terms of the SPC Conditions of Contract and Project Acceptance Form. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, any reproduction, duplication, copying, adaptation, editing, change, disclosure, publication, distribution, incorporation, modification, lending, transfer, sending, delivering, serving or broadcasting must be authorised in writing by SPC.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction

The Ongwediva Town Council intends to undertake the following activity: • Proposed Development of a Sport Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana Region.

The above development triggers listed activities in terms of the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Government Notice No. 30 of 2012) which may not be undertaken without an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC).

As such the proponent appointed Stubenrauch Planning Consultants (SPC) to undertake an independent Environmental Assessment (EA) in order to obtain an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the above activities. The competent authority is the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism: Department of Environmental Affairs and Forestry (MEFT: DEAF).

Project Description

The proponent is desirous to create a larger sport stadium site within Ongwediva Extension 17. As the site available for the sport stadium is too limited it was resolved to create Portion C (comprising of approximately 2.4 ha) as an extension area for the sport stadium development; this site is to be incorporated into Ongwediva Extension 17 and is to be consolidated with the main sport field site created within Ongwediva Extension 17 to form “Consolidated Erf X”. The Consolidated sport stadium area will then be approximately 10,6 hectares.

Public Participation

Communication with Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) about the proposed development was facilitated through the following means and in this order:

• A Background Information Document (BID) containing descriptive information about the proposed activities was compiled and sent out to all identified and registered I&APs via email on 25 January 2021;

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• Notices were placed in The New Era and The Sun newspapers dated 25 January 2021 and 1 February 2020, briefly explaining the activity and its locality, inviting members of the public to register as I&APs (Appendix B); and • Notices were fixed at the project site (see Appendix A).

Public consultation was carried out according to the Environmental Management Act’s EIA Regulations. After the initial notification, I&APs were given two weeks to submit their comments on the project (until 15 February 2021).

The Draft Scoping Report was circulated from the 26th of February 2021 until the 12th of March 2021 so that the public could review and comment on it. The comment period will remain open until the final scoping report is submitted to MEFT.

Conclusions and Recommendations

With reference to Table 7, none of the negative construction phase impacts were deemed to have a high significance impact on the environment. The construction impacts were assessed to a Medium to Low (negative) significance, without mitigation measures. With the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures in Chapter 7 as well as in the EMP, the significance of the construction phase impacts is likely to be reduced to a Low (negative).

The most significant positive impact is the social impact directly associated with the intended sport stadium development which aims to provide additional social services within the town. Additionally, the intended developments will allow for job opportunities during the construction phase as well as during the operational phase of the project.

The “no go” alternative was thus deemed to have a High (negative) impact, as all the benefits resulting from the development would not be realised.

The significance of negative impacts can be reduced with effective and appropriate mitigation provided in this report and the EMP. If authorised, the implementation of the EMP should be included as a condition of approval.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND ...... 1 1.2 PROJECT LOCATION ...... 2 1.3 TERMS OF REFERENCE AND SCOPE OF PROJECT ...... 4 1.4 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ...... 4 1.5 CONTENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT ...... 4 2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK ...... 7 2.1 LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ...... 7 3 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE DESCRIPTION ...... 14 3.1 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT ...... 14 3.1.1 Socio-Economic Context ...... 14 3.1.2 Archaeological and Heritage Context ...... 15 3.2 BIO-PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT ...... 15 3.2.1 Climate ...... 15 3.2.2 Topography, Geology and Soils ...... 16 3.2.3 Hydrology and Hydrogeology ...... 17 3.3 TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY ...... 18 3.3.1 Flora and Fauna ...... 18 4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 19 4.1 PROJECT COMPONENTS ...... 19 4.2 ALTERNATIVES ...... 19 4.2.1 No – Go Alternative ...... 19 4.3 THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ...... 19 4.3.1 Need and Desirability ...... 19 4.3.2 Ongwediva Sport Stadium Development ...... 19 5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS ...... 26 5.1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS ...... 26 5.1.1 Environmental Assessment Phase 2 ...... 26 6 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ...... 27 6.1 MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 29 7 ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND POSSIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 31 7.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 31 7.1 PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE IMPACTS ...... 31 7.1.1 Traffic Impacts ...... 31 7.1.2 Stormwater Management and Flooding ...... 31 7.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS ON THE BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT ...... 32 7.2.1 Flora and Fauna Impacts (Biodiversity) ...... 32 7.2.2 Surface and Ground Water Impacts...... 32 7.2.3 Soil Erosion Impacts ...... 32 7.3 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS ON THE SOCIO-EONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ...... 32 7.3.1 Heritage impacts ...... 32 7.3.2 Health, Safety and Security Impacts ...... 33 7.3.3 Traffic Impacts ...... 33 7.3.4 Noise Impacts ...... 33 7.3.5 Dust and Emission Impacts ...... 33 7.3.6 Municipal Services ...... 33 7.3.7 Storage and Utilisation of Hazardous Substances ...... 34 7.3.8 Waste Impacts ...... 34 7.4 OPERATIONAL PHASE IMPACTS ...... 34 7.4.1 Visual Impacts ...... 34 7.4.2 Noise Impacts ...... 34 7.4.3 Emission Impacts ...... 34 7.4.4 Social Impacts ...... 35 7.5 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS ...... 35 7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 35 7.2 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS ...... 35 8 CONCLUSION ...... 47 8.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS ...... 47 8.2 OPERATIONAL PHASE ...... 47 8.3 LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE IN ASSESSMENT ...... 47 8.4 MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 47 8.5 OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION ...... 48 8.6 WAY FORWARD ...... 48 9 REFERENCES ...... 49

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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Locality of proposed development in Ongwediva ...... 3 Figure 2: EIA flow Diagram ...... 13 Figure 3: Annual average temperature ...... 15 Figure 4: Average annual Rainfall ...... 16 Figure 5: Geology of Namibia...... 16 Figure 6: Groundwater basins and hydrogeological regions in Namibia ...... Figure 7: Subdivision of Erf 7410 Ongwediva Extension 17 into Erf A/7410 and Remainder...... 21 Figure 8: Rezoning of Erf A/7410 Ongwediva Extension 17 from “Undetermined” to “Private Open Space” ...... 22 Figure 9: Alteration of the boundaries of an approved township to include (incorporation) Portion C as an erf into Ongwediva Extension 17 ...... 23 Figure 10: Consolidation with newly created Erf A/7410 (Private Open Space) with ‘to be created and incorporated Portion C of the Remainder of Farm Ongwediva Town and Townlands No 881) to form “Consolidated Erf X Ongwediva Extension 17 ...... 24 Figure 11: Mitigation Hierarchy ...... 29

LIST OF TABLES Table 1: List of triggered activities identified in the EIA Regulations which apply to the proposed project ...... 1 Table 2: Contents of the Scoping / Environmental Assessment Report ...... 4 Table 3: Legislation applicable to the proposed development ...... 7 Table 4: Statistics of the Ongwediva Constituency and Oshana Region (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2014) ...... 14 Table 5: Table of Public Participation Activities ...... 26 Table 6: Impact Assessment Criteria ...... 27 Table 7: Summary of the significance of the potential impacts ...... 36 Table 8: Proposed mitigation measures for the planning and design phase...... 41 Table 9: Proposed mitigation measures for the construction phase...... 41 Table 10: Proposed mitigation measures for the operational phase ...... 46

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LIST OF ANNEXURES Annexure A: Proof of Site Notices/ Posters Annexure B: Proof of Advertisements Annexure C: Public Participation Process I&AP Database & Registered List Notification Letters and Emails sent of BID Notification Letters and Emails Sent of DESR Available for Comment Comments and Response Report (if any comments received) Annexure D: Curriculum Vitae and ID of Environmental Assessment Practitioner Annexure E: Environmental Management Plan

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome CRR Comments and response report dB Decibels DESR Draft Environmental Scoping Report EA Environmental Assessment EAP Environmental Assessment Practitioner EAR Environmental Assessment Report ECC Environmental Clearance Certificate ECO Environmental Control Officer EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMA Environmental Management Act EMP Environmental Management Plan FESR Final Environmental Scoping Report GTZ Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus I&AP Interested and Affected Party IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature MEFT Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism MEFT: DEAF Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism: Department of Environmental Affairs and Forestry MURD Ministry of Urban and Rural Development MWTC Ministry of Works Transport and Communication NAMPAB Namibia Planning Advisory Board NPC Namibia Planning Commission OTC Ongwediva Town Council PPP Public Participation Process SADC Southern African Development Community SPC Stubenrauch Planning Consultants USAID United States Agency for International Development VMMC Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND The Ongwediva Town Council intends to undertake the following activity: • Proposed Development of a Sport Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana Region.

In terms of the Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Government Notice No. 30 of 2012), the following listed activities in Table 1 were triggered by the proposed project:

Table 1: List of triggered activities identified in the EIA Regulations which apply to the proposed project The portion of the development as per the Activity description Description of relevant activity project description that and No(s): relates to the applicable listed activity The proposed project Construction of cemeteries, camping, includes the development of Activity 11.2 leisure and recreation sites a sport stadium.

The above activities will be discussed in more detail in Chapter 4. The proponent appointed Stubenrauch Planning Consultants (SPC) to undertake an independent Environmental Assessment (EA) in order to obtain an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the above activities. The competent authority is the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism: Department of Environmental Affairs Forestry (MEFT: DEAF).

The process will be undertaken in terms of the gazetted Namibian Government Notice No. 30 Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (herein referred to as EIA Regulations) and the Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007) (herein referred to as the EMA). The EIA process will investigate if there are any potential significant bio-physical and socio-economic impacts associated with the intended activities. The EIA process would also serve to provide an opportunity for the public and key stakeholders to provide comments and participate in the process.

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1.2 PROJECT LOCATION The remainder of Farm Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881 is located south of Extension 17, Ongwediva and east of the District Road D4167. The area is currently zoned as “undetermined” according to the Ongwediva Town Planning Amendment Scheme.

Erf 7410 falls within Ongwediva Extension 17, the erf being located to the south of the main road leading to Oshakati. The District Road D4167 is located along the western boundary of Erf A/7410 and as such the sport complex can make use of access from this road at a point just south of the Erf A/7410 on the Remainder of the Farm Ongwediva Town and Townlands No 881. There are no homesteads found within the areas to be subdivided and as such the site is suited for development initiatives. Please refer to Figure 1 below for the locality of the subject sites.

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Figure 1: Locality of proposed development in Ongwediva Page 3 Environmental Scoping Report for the Proposed Development Activities in Ongwediva, Namibia

1.3 TERMS OF REFERENCE AND SCOPE OF PROJECT The scope of this project is limited to conducting an environmental impact assessment and applying for an Environmental Clearance Certificate for the following as indicated in section 1.1 above: • Proposed Development of a Sport Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana Region.

1.4 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS In undertaking this investigation and compiling the Environmental Scoping Report, the following assumptions and limitations apply: • Assumes the information provided by the proponent is accurate and discloses all information available. • The limitation that no alternative except for the preferred layout plans and the ‘no-go’ option was considered during this assessment. The unique character and appeal of Ongwediva were however taken into consideration with the design perspective. Various layout alternatives were initially considered by the proponent, also taking terrain and environmental constraints into account, thus the current design plans being the most feasible result.

1.5 CONTENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT Section 8 of the gazetted EIA Regulations requires specific content to be addressed in a Scoping / Environmental Assessment Report. Table 2 below is an extract from the EMA and highlights the required contents of a Scoping / Environmental Assessment Report whilst assisting the reader to find the relevant section in the report. Table 2: Contents of the Scoping / Environmental Assessment Report Section Description Section of FESR/ Annexure The curriculum vitae of the EAPs who 8 (a) Refer to Annexure D prepared the report; 8 (b) A description of the proposed activity; Refer to Chapter 4 A description of the site on which the 8 (c) activity is to be undertaken and the location Refer to Chapter 3 of the activity on the site; A description of the environment that may be affected by the proposed activity and the manner in which the geographical, physical, 8 (d) Refer to Chapter 3 biological, social, economic and cultural aspects of the environment may be affected by the proposed listed activity;

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Section Description Section of FESR/ Annexure An identification of laws and guidelines that 8 (e) have been considered in the preparation of Refer to Chapter 2 the scoping report; Details of the public consultation process 8 (f) conducted in terms of regulation 7(1) in Refer to Chapter 5 connection with the application, including (i) the steps that were taken to notify potentially interested and affected parties Refer to Chapter 5 of the proposed application (ii) proof that notice boards, advertisements and notices notifying Refer to Annexures A and B potentially interested and affected parties for site notices and of the proposed application have been advertisements respectively. displayed, placed or given; (iii) a list of all persons, organisations and organs of state that were registered in terms Refer to Annexure C of regulation 22 as interested and affected parties in relation to the application; (iv) a summary of the issues raised by interested and affected parties, the date of Refer to Annexure C receipt of and the response of the EAP to those issues; A description of the need and desirability of the proposed listed activity and any identified alternatives to the proposed activity that are feasible and reasonable, 8 (g) including the advantages and disadvantages Refer to Chapter 4 that the proposed activity or alternatives have on the environment and on the community that may be affected by the activity; A description and assessment of the significance of any significant effects, 8 (h) including cumulative effects, that may occur Refer to Chapter 7 as a result of the undertaking of the activity or identified alternatives or as a result of any

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Section Description Section of FESR/ Annexure construction, erection or decommissioning associated with the undertaking of the proposed listed activity; NB – Assessment of impacts terms of reference for the detailed 8 (i) are included in this EA assessment; Report 8 (j) An environmental management plan Refer to Annexure E

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2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

2.1 LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT There are multiple legal instruments that regulate and have a bearing on good environmental management in Namibia. Table 3 below provides a summary of the legal instruments considered to be relevant to this development and the environmental assessment process.

Table 3: Legislation applicable to the proposed development LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT The Constitution of the Article 91 (c) provides for duty to Sustainable development should Republic of Namibia as guard against “the degradation be at the forefront of this Amended and destruction of ecosystems development. and failure to protect the beauty and character of Namibia.”

Article 95(l) deals with the “maintenance of ecosystems, essential ecological processes and biological diversity” and sustainable use of the country’s natural resources. Environmental Section 2 outlines the objective of The development should be Management Act No. 7 of the Act and the means to achieve informed by the EMA. 2007 (EMA) that. Section 3 details the principle of Environmental Management EIA Regulations GN 28, GN 29 Identifies and lists certain The following listed activity was 29, and 30 of EMA (2012) activities that cannot be triggered by the proposed undertaken without an development: environmental clearance Activity 11.2 certificate. GN 30 provides the regulations governing the environmental assessment (EA) process. Convention on Biological Article 1 lists the conservation of The project should consider the Diversity (1992) biological diversity amongst the impact it will have on the objectives of the convention. biodiversity of the area. Draft Procedures and Part 1, Stage 8 of the guidelines The EA process should incorporate Guidelines for conducting states that if a proposal is likely to the aspects outlined in the EIAs and compiling EMPs affect people, certain guidelines guidelines. (2008) should be considered by the

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LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT proponent in the scoping process. Namibia Vision 2030 Vision 2030 states that the Care should be taken that the solitude, silence and natural development does not lead to the beauty that many areas in degradation of the natural beauty Namibia provide are becoming of the area. sought after commodities and must be regarded as valuable natural assets. Water Act No. 54 of 1956 Section 23(1) deals with the The pollution of water resources prohibition of pollution of should be avoided during underground and surface water construction and operation of the bodies. development. The Ministry of MEFT has recently developed a The proponent and its contractor Environment, Forestry policy on HIV and AIDS. In must adhere to the guidelines and Tourism (MEFT) addition, it has also initiated a provided to manage the aspects of Policy on HIV & AIDS programme aimed at HIV/AIDS. Experience with mainstreaming HIV and gender construction projects has shown issues into environmental impact that a significant risk is created assessments. when migrant construction workers interact with local communities.

Township and Division of The Townships and Division of In terms of Section 19 such Land Ordinance 11 of Land Ordinance regulates applications are to be submitted 1963 subdivisions of portions of land to NAMPAB and Townships Board falling within a Local Authority respectively. area Urban and Regional The Act provides to consolidate The subdivision and consolidation Planning Act 5 of 2018 the laws relating to urban and of land is to be done in accordance regional planning; to provide for with the act. a legal framework for spatial planning in Namibia; to provide for principles and standards of spatial planning; to establish the urban and regional planning board; to decentralise certain matters relating to spatial planning; to provide for the preparation, approval and review of the national spatial development framework,

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LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT regional structure plans and urban structure plans; to provide for the preparation, approval, review and amendment of zoning schemes; to provide for the establishment of townships; to provide for the alteration of boundaries of approved townships, to provide for the disestablishment of approved townships; to provide for the change of name of approved townships; to provide for the subdivision and consolidation of land; to provide for the alteration, suspension and deletion of conditions relating to land; and to provide for incidental matters. Local Authorities Act No. The Local Authorities Act The development must comply 23 of 1992 prescribes the manner in which a with provisions of the Local town or municipality should be Authorities Act. managed by the Town or Municipal Council. Labour Act no. 11 of 2007 Chapter 2 details the Given the employment fundamental rights and opportunities presented by the protections. development, compliance with Chapter 3 deals with the basic the labour law is essential. conditions of employment. National Heritage Act No. The Act is aimed at protecting, All protected heritage resources 27 of 2004 conserving and registering places (e.g. human remains etc.) and objects of heritage discovered, need to be reported significance. immediately to the National Heritage Council (NHC) and require a permit from the NHC before they may be relocated.

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LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT Roads Ordinance 17 of • Section 3.1 deals with width Adhere to all applicable provisions 1972 of proclaimed roads and road of the Roads Ordinance. reserve boundaries • Section 27.1 is concerned with the control of traffic on urban trunk and main roads • Section 36.1 regulates rails, tracks, bridges, wires, cables, subways or culverts across or under proclaimed roads • Section 37.1 deals with Infringements and obstructions on and interference with proclaimed roads. Public and Environmental This Act (GG 5740) provides a Contractors and users of the Health Act of 2015 framework for a structured proposed development are to uniform public and comply with these legal environmental health system in requirements. Namibia. It covers notification, prevention and control of diseases and sexually transmitted infections; maternal, ante-natal and neo-natal care; water and food supplies; infant nutrition; waste management; health nuisances; public and environmental health planning and reporting. It repeals the Public Health Act 36 of 1919 (SA GG 979). Nature Conservation Chapter 6 provides for legislation Indigenous and protected plants Ordinance no. 4 of 1975 regarding the protection of must be managed within the legal indigenous plants confines. Water Quality Guidelines Details specific quantities in These guidelines are to be applied for Drinking Water and terms of water quality when dealing with water and Wastewater Treatment determinants, which wastewater waste treatment.

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LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT should be treated to before being discharged into the environment Environmental The Policy seeks to ensure that This EIA considers this term of Assessment Policy of the environmental consequences Environment. of development projects and Namibia (1995) policies are considered, understood and incorporated into the planning process, and that the term ENVIRONMENT is broadly interpreted to include biophysical, social, economic, cultural, historical and political components. Water Resources Part 12 deals with the control and The pollution of water resources Management Act No. 11 protection of groundwater should be avoided during of 2013 construction and operation of the Part 13 deals with water pollution development. Should water need control to be abstracted, a water abstraction permit will be required from the Ministry of Water, Agriculture and Forestry. Forest Act 12 of 2001 and To provide for the establishment Protected tree and plant species Forest Regulations of of a Forestry Council and the as per the Forest Act No 12 of 2001 2015 appointment of certain officials; and Forest Regulations of 2015 to consolidate the laws relating may not be removed without a to the management and use of permit from the local Department forests and forest produce; to of Forestry. provide for the protection of the environment and the control and management of forest fires; to repeal the Preservation of Bees and Honey Proclamation, 1923 (Proclamation No. 1of 1923), Preservation of Trees and Forests Ordinance, 1952 (Ordinance No. 37 of 1952) and the Forest Act,

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LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT 1968 (Act No. 72 of 1968); and to deal with incidental matters. Atmospheric Pollution Part II - control of noxious or The development should consider Prevention Ordinance offensive gases, the provisions outlined in the act. No 45 of 1965 The proponent should apply for an Part III - atmospheric pollution by Air Emissions permit from the smoke, Ministry of Health and Social Part IV - dust control, and Services (if needed). Part V - air pollution by fumes emitted by vehicles. Hazardous Substance To provide for the control of The handling, usage and storage of Ordinance 14 of 1974 substances which may cause hazardous substances on site injury or ill-health to or death of should be carefully controlled human beings by reason of their according to this Ordinance. toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or the generation of pressure thereby in certain circumstances; to provide for the division of such substances into groups in relation to the degree of danger; to provide for the prohibition and control of the importation, manufacture, sale, use, operation, application, modification, disposal or dumping of such substances; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Soil Conservation Act No Act to consolidate and amend the The proposed activity should 76 of 1969 law relating to the combating and ensure that soil erosion and soil prevention of soil erosion, the pollution is avoided during conservation, improvement and construction and operation. manner of use of the soil and vegetation and the protection of the water sources

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This EIA process will be undertaken in accordance with the EIA Regulations. A Flow Diagram (refer to Figure 2 below) provides an outline of the EIA process to be followed.

EIA PROCESS

Specialist’s Screening of Sites Assessment Reports Scope Stakeholder’s Public Participation

Draft EAR & Draft EMP for comment Scope Stakeholder’s on DEAR & DEMP CURRENT STAGE Final EA Report & Final EMP

Authority Review &

Decision Making

Additional Specialist’s Draft EIA Report & EMP Stakeholder’s Inputs Assessment Reports (Only if requested by MET) of EIA Report & EMP

Authority Review & Decision Making

Inform Reg. I&APs of Decision

Figure 2: EIA flow Diagram

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3 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE DESCRIPTION

3.1 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

3.1.1 Socio-Economic Context

The statistics shown in Table 4 below are derived from the 2011 Namibia Population and Housing Census (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2013), and presented from a local and regional perspective.

Table 4: Statistics of the Ongwediva Constituency and Oshana Region (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2014) ONGWEDIVA CONSTITUENCY ATTRIBUTE INDICATOR Population 34 065 Females 18 835 Males 15 230 Population under 5 years 12% Population aged 5 to 14 years 21% Population aged 15 to 59 years 60% Population aged 60 years and above 7% Female: male ratio 81:100 Literacy rate of 15 years old and above 97% People above 15 years who have never attended school 6% People above 15 years who are currently attending school 27% People above 15 years who have left school 63% People aged 15 years and above who belong to the labour 58% force Population employed 69% Homemakers 5% Students 71% Retired or old age income recipients 23% Income from pension 15% Income from business and non-farming activities 14% Income from farming 14% Income from cash remittance 3% Wages and salaries 51% Main Language Oshiwambo Languages- 89% OSHANA REGION ATTRIBUTE INDICATOR Population 176 674 Population aged 60 years and above 8% Population aged 5 to 14 years 21% Population aged 15 to 59 years 59%

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3.1.2 Archaeological and Heritage Context

No archaeological and heritage sites are known to be located within the proposed development area. The project management should however be made aware of the provisions of the National Heritage Act regarding the prompt reporting of archaeological finds.

3.2 BIO-PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 3.2.1 Climate

The climate of the subject area can be described as a semi-arid climate prevailing (Köppen climate classification BWh), with very hot summers and extremely warm winters (with warm days and cold nights). Average annual temperatures are usually more than 22 °C, with average maximum temperatures between 34°C and 36 °C and average minimum temperatures between 6°C and 8 °C (Mendelsohn, Jarvis, Roberts, et al., 2002).

Figure 3: Annual average temperature (http://www.uni- koeln.de/sfb389/e/e1/download/atlas_namibia/e1_download_climate_e.htm#temp erature_annual) The subject area generally experiences more rainfall than the south and west of the country with an average rainfall of 350 to 550 mm as indicated in Figure 4 below.

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Figure 4: Average annual Rainfall (http://www.uni- koeln.de/sfb389/e/e1/download/atlas_namibia/pics/climate/rainfall-annual.jpg)

3.2.2 Topography, Geology and Soils

The Oshana Region forms part of the Kalahari Group Geological division depicted in pale yellow in Figure 5 below. The dominant soils within the area are dominated by deep Kalahari and Namib sand that mostly occur in the formation of sands and other sedimentary materials, while the clay sodic sands dominate in the Oshanas (Mendelsohn et al., 2002).

Figure 5: Geology of Namibia (http://www.uni-koeln.de/sfb389/e/e1/download/atlas_namibia/pics/physical/geology.jpg)

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3.2.3 Hydrology and Hydrogeology

In terms of groundwater, the area falls within the Cuvelai-Etosha groundwater basin depicted in Figure 6 below. The hydrogeological Cuvelai Basin comprises the Omusati, Oshana, Ohangwena, and Oshikoto Regions and parts of the Kunene Region (Ministry of Agriculture Water and Rural Development, 2011). The groundwater of the Cuvelai Basin is relatively shallow but mostly brackish or saline. All groundwater within the basin flows towards the Etosha Pan (Ministry of Agriculture Water and Rural Development, 2011).

Figure 6: Groundwater basins and hydrogeological regions in Namibia

The Cuvelai Basin consists of thousands of drainage channels or oshanas which flow during the rainy season. The oshanas are “shallow, often vegetated and poorly defined, interconnected flood channels and pans through which surface water flows slowly or may form pools depending on the intensity of the floods (“efundja”)” (Ministry of Agriculture Water and Rural Development, 2011). The Cuvelai Basin is one of the most densely populated areas in the country with most communities living in rural areas largely dependent on agriculture (Ministry of Agriculture Water and Rural Development, 2011). The villages and towns located within the Cuvelai Basin are supplied with water from the Calueque Dam, north of the Angolan border, via an extensive system of canals and pipelines. “Water stored in the Calueque Dam on the Kunene River just north of the border is pumped via a canal to the Olushandja Dam in Namibia, from where it is gravity fed via a concrete-lined canal to Oshakati” (Ministry of Agriculture Water and Rural Development, 2011). Because surface water is only available during the rainy season, people rely on other water sources during the dry season. As such groundwater is sourced in the region through dug wells and boreholes.

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Most of the settlements within the Cuvelai basin experience flooding during the rainy season. Ongwediva is no exception, however the developed part of the town generally is not severely affected by these seasonal flood occurrences as it is developed on higher ground than the surrounding Oshana areas (Stubenrauch Planning Consultants, 2016). This however cannot be said for the extended Townlands which experiences greater flooding challenges (Lithon Project Consultants, 2016).

Lower lying areas within town coupled with increasing run-off during flood occurrences pose a challenge for stormwater management. As such it is essential that stormwater management systems be implemented within town. Flooding occurring in Ongwediva results mainly from local run-off that cannot drain away to the nearby iishana (Lithon Project Consultants, 2016).

For the proposed development it is essential to provide adequate stormwater management to ensure the drainage of stormwater out of the development and prevent flooding. Mitigation measures with regards to stormwater management and flooding which need to be implemented for the development are provided in the EMP.

3.3 TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY

3.3.1 Flora and Fauna The Oshana Region falls within the broader Tree-and-Shrub Savanna biome and forms part of the Acacia Tree-and -shrub Savanna sub-biome. The Acacia Tree-and -shrub Savanna sub-biome is characterized by large, open expanses of grasslands dotted with Acacia trees (Mendelsohn et al., 2002). The trees within this biome are tallest in the east where they grow in deeper sands and become more shrub-like to the west where they grow in shallower soils. The region falls within the Cuvelai Drainage vegetation type. Within north-central Namibia, Mopane is a very common tree species in the Cuvelai Drainage where grassy channels of oshana carry floodwater during heavy rains from the higher areas in the north of Angola (Mendelsohn & el Obeid, 2005). The indigenous trees found within the region include the Makalani Palm Trees (Hyphaene petersiana) and Mopane Trees (Colophospermum mopane). If removal of protected tree species is required a permit needs to be obtained from the local Department of Forestry prior to removal. Trees protected under the Forestry Act 12 of 2001 should be protected within the layout of the proposed development. The proposed development site is generally flat covered with little vegetation mainly annual grass species. Most wildlife is located within the Etosha National Park and thus it is mostly animals such as cattle, donkeys and goats which are dominant within the subject area. The proposed development is located within the urban locality of Ongwediva as such the area has already been disturbed and can therefore not considered to be pristine.

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4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

4.1 PROJECT COMPONENTS As previously outlined in Section 1.1, the proposed project involves the following activities: • Proposed Development of a Sport Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana Region.

These components will be described in further detail below, in terms of their design, layout and footprint.

4.2 ALTERNATIVES

As pointed out in Section 1.4 above various layout alternatives were initially considered by the proponent, ultimately resulting in the final layouts.

4.2.1 No – Go Alternative

The no-go alternative is the baseline against which all alternatives are assessed. The no-go alternative would essentially entail maintaining the current situation, whereby the existing land would remain vacant and undeveloped.

4.3 THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

4.3.1 Need and Desirability

The rate of development in the towns of Ongwediva and Oshakati has increased substantially over the years since many people wish to invest in their hometown. This resulted in an increase in the number of households permanently residing at Ongwediva and Oshakati which in turn resulted in a sharp increase in the number of scholars requiring good education at schools of excellence. Thus, as towns grow the need arises for the development of social services such as schools, clinics, parks or security services. As such the creation of recreation areas are considered to be desirable and in line with good urban governance.

4.3.2 Ongwediva Sport Stadium Development

The proponent is desirous to create a larger sport stadium site within Ongwediva Extension 17. As the site available for the sport stadium is too limited it was resolved to create Portion C (comprising of approximately 2.4 ha) as an extension area for the sport stadium development; this site is to be Page 19 Environmental Scoping Report for the Proposed Development Activities in Ongwediva, Namibia

incorporated into Extension 17 and to be consolidated with the main sport field site created within Extension 17 to form “Consolidated Erf X”. The Consolidated sport stadium area will then be approximately 10,6 hectares.

Large portions of Erf 7410 are affected by seasonal inundation and these areas are not suitable for urban development. Portion A/7410 is however located on higher lying ground and is not affected by seasonal flood occurrences and as such suitable for the development of the sport stadium. The following statutory steps need to be undertake in order to make available the land for the intended development: a) Subdivision of Erf 7410 Ongwediva Extension 17 into Erf A/7410 and Remainder (Figure 7); b) Rezoning of Erf A/7410 Ongwediva Extension 17 from “Undetermined” to “Private Open Space” (Figure 8); c) Inclusion of the newly created land use of Erf A/7410 (Private Open Space) in the next Zoning Scheme prepared for Ongwediva; d) Alteration of the boundaries of an approved township to include (incorporation) Portion C as an erf into Ongwediva Extension 17 (Figure 9); e) Consolidation with newly created Erf A/7410 (Private Open Space) with to be created and incorporated Portion C of the Remainder of Farm Ongwediva Town and Townlands No 881) to form “Consolidated Erf X” Ongwediva Extension 17 (Figure 10).

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Figure 7: Subdivision of Erf 7410 Ongwediva Extension 17 into Erf A/7410 and Remainder

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Figure 8: Rezoning of Erf A/7410 Ongwediva Extension 17 from “Undetermined” to “Private Open Space”

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Figure 9: Alteration of the boundaries of an approved township to include (incorporation) Portion C as an erf into Ongwediva Extension 17

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Figure 10: Consolidation with newly created Erf A/7410 (Private Open Space) with ‘to be created and incorporated Portion C of the Remainder of Farm Ongwediva Town and Townlands No 881) to form “Consolidated Erf X Ongwediva Extension 17

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4.3.2.1 Engineering Services and Access Provision

The site is currently not connected to any municipal services. The engineers and architects responsible for the plans in support of the structures to be developed for the sport complex are thus to consult with the local authority to determine the most cost effective and best solution for service delivery. The existing municipal services have adequate capacity for the intended development. No additional Bulk Service upgrade will be required.

The newly created portion will obtain access from the internal street network of Ongwediva Extension 17. The new site is located relatively remote from any form of public transport and still needs to be linked to the internal road network of Ongwediva.

Good access to the site can however be obtained from the D4167 which is an all-weather road, and which is maintained by the Roads Authority.

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5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

5.1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS In terms of Section 21 of the EIA Regulations a call for open consultation with all I&APs at defined stages of the EIA process is required. This entails participatory consultation with members of the public by providing an opportunity to comment on the proposed project. Public Participation has thus incorporated the requirements of Namibia’s legislation, but also takes account of international guidelines, including Southern African Development Community (SADC) guidelines and the Namibian EIA Regulations. Public participation in this project has been undertaken to meet the specific requirements in accordance with the international best practice. Please see Table 5 below for the activities undertaken as part of the public participation process. The I&APs were given time to comment from 25 January 2021 to 15 February 2021.

Table 5: Table of Public Participation Activities ACTIVITY REMARKS Placement of site notices/posters in Ongwediva See Annexure A Placing advertisements in two newspapers namely See Annexure B the New Era and The Sun (25 January 2021 and 1 February 2021) Written notice to surrounding property owners and See Annexure C Interested and Affected Parties via Email (25 January 2021)

5.1.1 Environmental Assessment Phase 2

The second phase of the PPP involved the lodging of the Draft Environmental Scoping Report (DESR) to all registered I&APs for comment. Registered and potential I&APs were informed of the availability of the DESR for public comment via a letter/email dated 25 February 2021. An Executive Summary of the DESR was also included in the letters to the registered I&APs. I&APs had from 26 February 2021 until 12 March 2021 to submit comments or raise any issues or concerns they may have with regard to the proposed project.

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6 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The purpose of this chapter is to describe the assessment methodology utilized in determining the significance of the construction and operational impacts of the proposed project, and where applicable the possible alternatives, on the biophysical and socio-economic environment.

Assessment of predicted significance of impacts for a proposed development is by its nature, inherently uncertain – environmental assessment is thus an imprecise science. To deal with such uncertainty in a comparable manner, a standardised and internationally recognised methodology has been developed. Such accepted methodology is applied in this study to assess the significance of the potential environmental impacts of the proposed development, outlined as follows in Table 6. Table 6: Impact Assessment Criteria CRITERIA CATEGORY Impact Description of the expected impact Nature Positive: The activity will have a social / economical / Describe type of effect environmental benefit. Neutral: The activity will have no effect Negative: The activity will have a social / economical / environmental harmful effect Extent Site Specific: Expanding only as far as the activity itself (onsite) Describe the scale of the Small: restricted to the site’s immediate environment within 1 km impact of the site (limited) Medium: Within 5 km of the site (local) Large: Beyond 5 km of the site (regional) Duration Temporary: < 1 year (not including construction) Predicts the lifetime of the Short-term: 1 – 5 years impact. Medium term: 5 – 15 years Long-term: >15 years (Impact will stop after the operational or running life of the activity, either due to natural course or by human interference) Permanent: Impact will be where mitigation or moderation by natural course or by human interference will not occur in a particular means or in a particular time period that the impact can be considered temporary Intensity Zero: Social and/or natural functions and/ or processes remain Describe the magnitude unaltered (scale/size) of the Impact Very low: Affects the environment in such a way that natural and/or social functions/processes are not affected

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CRITERIA CATEGORY Low: Natural and/or social functions/processes are slightly altered Medium: Natural and/or social functions/processes are notably altered in a modified way High: Natural and/or social functions/processes are severely altered and may temporarily or permanently cease Probability of occurrence Improbable: Not at all likely Describe the probability of Probable: Distinctive possibility the Impact actually occurring Highly probable: Most likely to happen Definite: Impact will occur regardless of any prevention measures Degree of Confidence in Unsure/Low: Little confidence regarding information available predictions (<40%) State the degree of Probable/Med: Moderate confidence regarding information confidence in predictions available (40-80%) based on availability of Definite/High: Great confidence regarding information available information and specialist (>80%) knowledge Significance Rating Neutral: A potential concern which was found to have no impact The impact on each when evaluated component is determined by Very low: Impacts will be site specific and temporary with no a combination of the above mitigation necessary. criteria. Low: The impacts will have a minor influence on the proposed development and/or environment. These impacts require some thought to adjustment of the project design where achievable, or alternative mitigation measures Medium: Impacts will be experienced in the local and surrounding areas for the life span of the development and may result in long term changes. The impact can be lessened or improved by an amendment in the project design or implementation of effective mitigation measures. High: Impacts have a high magnitude and will be experienced regionally for at least the life span of the development, or will be irreversible. The impacts could have the no-go proposition on portions of the development in spite of any mitigation measures that could be implemented.

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*NOTE: Where applicable, the magnitude of the impact has to be related to the relevant standard (threshold value specified and source referenced). The magnitude of impact is based on specialist knowledge of that particular field.

For each impact, the EXTENT (spatial scale), MAGNITUDE (size or degree scale) and DURATION (time scale) are described. These criteria are used to ascertain the SIGNIFICANCE of the impact, firstly in the case of no mitigation and then with the most effective mitigation measure(s) in place. The decision as to which combination of alternatives and mitigation measures to apply lies with the proponent, and their acceptance and approval ultimately with the relevant environmental authority.

The SIGNIFICANCE of an impact is derived by taking into account the temporal and spatial scales and magnitude. Such significance is also informed by the context of the impact, i.e. the character and identity of the receptor of the impact.

6.1 MITIGATION MEASURES There is a mitigation hierarchy of actions which can be undertaken to respond to any proposed project or activity (See Figure 11 below). These cover avoidance, minimization, restoration and compensation. It is possible and considered sought after to enhance the environment by ensuring that positive gains are included in the proposed activity or project. If negative impacts occur, then the hierarchy indicates the following steps. Impact avoidance: This step is most effective when applied at an early stage of project planning. It can be achieved by: • not undertaking certain projects or elements that could result in adverse impacts; • avoiding areas that are environmentally sensitive; and • putting in place preventative measures to stop adverse impacts from occurring.

Impact minimization: This step is usually taken during impact identification and prediction to limit or reduce the degree, extent, magnitude, or duration of adverse impacts. It can be achieved by: • scaling down or relocating the proposal; • redesigning elements of the project; and • taking supplementary measures to manage the impacts.

Figure 11: Mitigation Hierarchy Restoration: This step is taken to improve degraded or removed ecosystems following exposure to impacts that cannot be completely avoided or minimized.

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Restoration tries to return an area to the original ecosystem that occurred before impacts. Restoration is frequently needed towards the end of a project’s life-cycle but may be possible in some areas during operation.

Impact compensation: This step is usually applied to remedy unavoidable residual adverse impacts. It can be achieved by: • rehabilitation of the affected site or environment, for example, by habitat enhancement; • restoration of the affected site or environment to its previous state or better; and • replacement of the same resource values at another location (off-set), for example, by wetland engineering to provide an equivalent area to that lost to drainage or infill.

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7 ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND POSSIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES

7.1 INTRODUCTION This Chapter describes the potential impacts on the biophysical and socio-economic environments, which may occur due to the proposed activities described in Chapter 4. These include potential impacts, which may arise during the operation of the proposed development (i.e. long-term impacts) as well as the potential construction related impacts (i.e. short to medium term). The assessment of potential impacts will help to inform and confirm the selection of the preferred layouts to be submitted to MEFT: DEAF for consideration. In turn, MEFT: DEAF’s decision on the environmental acceptability of the proposed project and the setting of conditions of authorisation (should the project be authorised) will be informed by this chapter, amongst other information, contained in this EA Report.

The baseline and potential impacts that could result from the proposed development are described and assessed with potential mitigation measures recommended. Finally, comment is provided on the potential cumulative impacts which could result should this development, and others like it in the area, be approved.

7.1 PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE IMPACTS

7.1.1 Traffic Impacts

The intended development may have an impact on traffic in the subject area. Increased traffic is expected to occur at the sport stadium. The traffic is not expected to increase significantly as the sites are located in close proximity to an already developed area within the town.

7.1.2 Stormwater Management and Flooding

The subject site is located within an area that may experience flooding during periods of rain. Storm water management on site will ensure that the impacts of flooding are reduced on site. Stormwater should be channelled into the designated water drainage system.

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7.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS ON THE BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The construction phase impacts are those impacts on the biophysical and socio-economic environment that would occur during the construction phase. These impacts are inherently temporary in duration but may have longer lasting effects.

7.2.1 Flora and Fauna Impacts (Biodiversity)

There are a few trees located on the subject erven. The trees located on the subject site should be accommodated in the proposed use for the erf. Trees protected under the Forestry Act 12 of 2001 should be protected within the development and may not be removed without a permit from the local Department of Forestry. It is anticipated that the proposed development area and associated infrastructure (e.g. water, sewage, access route, etc.) would have localised negative implications on the environment and associated fauna and flora should the proposed mitigation measures as outlined in the EMP be enforced.

7.2.2 Surface and Ground Water Impacts

Surface and groundwater impacts may be encountered during the construction and operation phase, especially if development takes place within the rainy season. The risk of contaminating such water sources can be increased by accidental spillage of oils and fuels and any other equipment used during construction. This risk is minimised by the fact that the construction phase will be a short-term activity.

7.2.3 Soil Erosion Impacts

Given the characteristics of the proposed site and the fact that the erven are sparsely vegetated, soil erosion is likely to be encountered especially if construction will take place during the rainy season.

7.3 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS ON THE SOCIO-EONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 7.3.1 Heritage impacts

No archaeological and heritage resources are expected to be found on site. The project management should however be made aware of the provisions of the National Heritage Act regarding the prompt reporting of archaeological finds. Section 3.1.2 provides an overview of the archaeological and heritage context of the town and region.

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7.3.2 Health, Safety and Security Impacts

Working conditions on site need to ensure that the health and safety of construction workers are ensured at all times. The use of local labour during construction is strongly encouraged to reduce the need for migrant workforce. Health and Safety requirements need to comply with the Labour Act No. 11 of 2007, local and international health and safety legislation and standards during construction.

7.3.3 Traffic Impacts

Traffic can be expected to increase slightly during the construction phase in areas where construction will take place. A number of trucks and other heavy machinery will be required to deliver, handle and position construction materials as well as to remove spoil material. Not only will the increase in traffic result in associated noise impacts, it will also impact on the roads in the area.

7.3.4 Noise Impacts

Construction may result in associated noise impacts. These noise impacts will mainly be associated with construction machinery and construction vehicles. The impact is however limited mainly to the construction period only.

7.3.5 Dust and Emission Impacts

Excavation and stockpiles during the construction phase could result in dust impacts, if not managed correctly. Dust could impact negatively on the health of the nearby community if mitigation measures are not implemented. Dust impacts are primarily associated with the construction phase.

7.3.6 Municipal Services

The construction phase will result in additional people on-site, who will require provision of the following services:

• Potable water for domestic (ablution and drinking) and construction purposes. • Temporary toilets during the construction phase. • Solid waste management (domestic and construction waste).

These services if not managed well are likely to create an opportunity for water wastage; litter; solid and human waste pollution. As such the mitigation measures outlined in the EMP are to be adhered to minimise these impacts.

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7.3.7 Storage and Utilisation of Hazardous Substances

Hazardous substances are regarded by the Hazardous Substance Ordinance (No. 14 of 1974) as those substances which may cause injury or ill-health to or death of human beings by reason of their toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or the generation of pressure thereby in certain circumstances. During the construction period, the use and storage of these types of hazardous substances, such as shutter oil, curing compounds, types of solvents, primers and adhesives and diesel, on-site could have negative impacts on the surrounding environment if these substances spill and enter the environment.

7.3.8 Waste Impacts

During construction, waste may be generated on site. Waste generated during construction must be disposed of at the nearest approved landfill site.

7.4 OPERATIONAL PHASE IMPACTS The operational phase impacts are those impacts on the biophysical and socio-economic environment that would occur during the operational phase of the proposed project and are inherently long-term in duration.

7.4.1 Visual Impacts

Once developed, there will be a change in the visual characteristics of the area. Individuals who frequent the area on a regular or infrequent basis will experience a change in their sense of place of the area. The extent of this disturbance will depend on how highly they valued the initial aesthetic quality of the area. This impact would mostly affect the surrounding property owners within the neighbourhood and the people who frequently visit the area.

7.4.2 Noise Impacts

The operational activities may result in associated noise impacts, depending on the exact type of activities taking place on the properties.

7.4.3 Emission Impacts

The air quality in the area is considered to be fairly good. Additional emissions are not expected due to the land uses that are intended for the site.

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7.4.4 Social Impacts

From a social perspective, the proposed development will provide additional social services such as recreation. Furthermore, during construction temporary jobs may be created for the construction of the proposed sport stadium. During operation more permanent employment can be made available to the local people in the area, however this is not expected to be a large amount. This impact is expected to be highly positive in significance.

7.5 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS The cumulative impact of the proposed developments in regard to the degradation of the project area is very difficult to rate. If all proposed mitigation measures are however in place to minimise the overall impacts, then the cumulative impact can be expected to be rated as Medium-Low (negative) for the proposed developments.

7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is contained in Annexure E of this report. The purpose of the EMP is to outline the type and range of mitigation measures that should be implemented during the construction and decommissioning phases of the project to ensure that negative impacts associated with the development are avoided or mitigated.

7.2 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS A summary of all the potential impacts from the proposed project assessed above is included in Table 7. The Tables 8 – 9 provide a summary of the mitigation measures proposed for the impacts. While some difference in magnitude of the potential impacts would result from the proposed alternatives this difference was not considered to be significant for any of the potential impacts. As such, the table below applies to all proposed alternatives.

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Table 7: Summary of the significance of the potential impacts No Description of potential Project mitigation Cumulative Extent Magnitude Duration Significance Probability Confidence Reversibility impact alternative / impact mitigation PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE No Local Medium- Short term Medium Probable Certain Reversible Medium (- Sport Stadium mitigation Low ve) Mitigation Local Low Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) 1. Traffic Impacts No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Medium- Short term Medium Probable Certain Reversible Medium (- Sport Stadium mitigation Low ve) 2. Stormwater and Mitigation Local Low Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) Flooding No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral CONSTRUCTION PHASE No Local Medium- Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Medium (- Sport Stadium mitigation Low ve) 1. Biodiversity (Fauna and Mitigation Local Low Short term Very Low Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) Flora) No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Medium Short term Medium Probable Certain Reversible Medium (- mitigation ve) Sport Stadium 2. Surface & ground Mitigation Local Low Short term Medium - Probable Certain Reversible Medium - water low Low (-ve) No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Page 36 Environmental Scoping Report for the Proposed Development Activities in Ongwediva, Namibia

No Description of potential Project mitigation Cumulative Extent Magnitude Duration Significance Probability Confidence Reversibility impact alternative / impact mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Medium Short term Medium – Probable Certain Reversible Medium – Sport Stadium mitigation low low (-ve) Mitigation Local Low Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) 3. Soil erosion No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Very low Short term Very low Probable Certain Irreversible Very low(-ve) mitigation Sport Stadium Mitigation Local Negligible Short term Negligible Probable Certain Irreversible Negligible (- 4. Heritage ve) No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Medium- Short term Medium- Probable Certain Reversible Medium- Sport Stadium mitigation Low Low Low (-ve) 5. Health, safety and Mitigation Local Low Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) security No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Low Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) Sport Stadium mitigation Mitigation Local Very low Short term Very low Probable Certain Reversible Very low 6. Traffic impacts No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Medium Short term Medium - Probable Certain Reversible Medium - 7. Noise impacts Sport Stadium mitigation low Low (-ve) Page 37 Environmental Scoping Report for the Proposed Development Activities in Ongwediva, Namibia

No Description of potential Project mitigation Cumulative Extent Magnitude Duration Significance Probability Confidence Reversibility impact alternative / impact mitigation Mitigation Local Low Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Very low (- ve) No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Medium Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Medium - Sport Stadium mitigation Low (-ve) Mitigation Local Low Short term Very Low Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) 8. Emissions impacts No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Low Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) mitigation Sport Stadium Mitigation Local Very low Short term Very low Probable Certain Reversible Very low (- 9. Municipal services ve) No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Low Short term Medium Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) mitigation Sport Stadium Mitigation Local Very low Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Very low (- 10. Waste ve) No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No Local Low Short term Medium Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) 11. Hazardous Substances Sport Stadium mitigation

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No Description of potential Project mitigation Cumulative Extent Magnitude Duration Significance Probability Confidence Reversibility impact alternative / impact mitigation Mitigation Local Very low Short term Low Probable Certain Reversible Very low (- ve) No Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral No go mitigation Mitigation Local Neutral Short term Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral OPERATIONAL PHASE No Local Medium Medium Medium Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) mitigation term Sport Stadium Mitigation Local Medium- Medium Medium- Probable Certain Reversible Very-Low (- 1. Surface & ground Low term Low ve) water No Local Low Medium Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral mitigation term No go Mitigation Local Low Medium Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral term 2. Visual & sense of No Local Medium Medium Medium Probable Certain Reversible Medium (- place mitigation term ve) Sport Stadium Mitigation Local Medium- Medium Medium- Probable Certain Reversible Medium- Low term Low Low (-ve) No go No Local Neutral Medium Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral mitigation term Mitigation Local Neutral Medium Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral term 3. Noise No Local Medium- Medium Medium- Probable Certain Reversible Medium- mitigation Low term Low Low (-ve) Sport Stadium Mitigation Local Low Medium Low Probable Certain Reversible Low (-ve) term No go No Local Neutral Medium Neutral Probable Certain Reversible Neutral mitigation term Page 39 Environmental Scoping Report for the Proposed Development Activities in Ongwediva, Namibia

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Table 8: Proposed mitigation measures for the planning and design phase

PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE IMPACTS Impact Mitigation Measures • Ensure that road junctions have good sightlines. Traffic • Provide formal road crossings at relevant areas. • Provide for speed reducing interventions such as speed bumps at relevant road sections. Stormwater • Do not construct structures within the flood prone areas which blocks off the natural flow of water. Management and • Appoint professional engineers to develop a detailed storm water management design as part of the Flooding infrastructure service provision of the developments.

Table 9: Proposed mitigation measures for the construction phase

CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS Impact Mitigation Measures Flora and Fauna • Prevent the destruction of protected and endemic plant species. • Prevent contractors from collecting wood, veld food, etc. during the construction phase. • Do not clear cut the entire development site, but rather keep the few individual trees/shrubs not directly affecting the developments as part of the landscaping. • The plants that are to be kept should be clearly marked with “danger tape” to prevent accidental removal. • Regular inspection of the marking tool should be carried out. • The very important plants should be “camped off” to prevent the unintended removal or damage to these trees. • Recommend the planting of local indigenous species of flora as part of the landscaping as these species would require less maintenance than exotic species.

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CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS Impact Mitigation Measures • Transplant removed plants where possible, or plant new plants in lieu of those that have been removed. • Prevent the introduction of potentially invasive alien ornamental plant species such as; Lantana, Opuntia, Prosopis, Tecoma, etc.; as part of the landscaping as these species could infest the area further over time. Surface and Ground • No dumping of waste products of any kind in or in close proximity to surface water bodies. Water Impacts • Heavy construction vehicles should be kept out of any surface water bodies and the movement of construction vehicles should be limited where possible to the existing roads and tracks. • Ensure that oil/ fuel spillages from construction vehicles and machinery are minimised and that where these occur, that they are appropriately dealt with. • Drip trays must be placed underneath construction vehicles when not in use to contain all oil that might be leaking from these vehicles. • Contaminated runoff from the construction sites should be prevented from entering the surface and ground water bodies. • All materials on the construction site should be properly stored. • Disposal of waste from the sites should be properly managed and taken to the designated landfill site. • Construction workers should be given ablution facilities at the construction sites that are located at least 30 m away from any surface water and regularly serviced. • Washing of personnel or any equipment should not be allowed on site. Should it be necessary to wash construction equipment these should be done at an area properly suited and prepared to receive and contain polluted waters. Soil Erosion • Appropriate erosion control structures must be put in place where soil may be prone to erosion. • Checks must be carried out at regular intervals to identify areas where erosion is occurring. • Appropriate remedial actions are to be undertaken wherever erosion is evident.

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CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS Impact Mitigation Measures Heritage • The project management should be made aware of the provisions of the National Heritage Act regarding the prompt reporting of archaeological finds. • In the event of such finds, construction must stop, and the project management or contractors should notify the National Heritage Council of Namibia immediately. Health, Safety and • Construction personnel should not overnight at the site, except the security personnel. Security • Ensure that all construction personnel are properly trained depending on the nature of their work. • Provide for a first aid kit and a properly trained person to apply first aid when necessary. • A wellness program should be initiated to raise awareness on health issues, especially the impact of sexually transmitted diseases as described above. • Provide free condoms in the workplace and to local community throughout the construction period and promote their usage. • Facilitate access to Antiretroviral (ARV) medication. • Encourage HIV counselling and testing. • Encourage Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC). • Provide awareness on the prevention of mother to child HIV Transmission. • Restrict unauthorised access to the site and implement access control measures. • Clearly demarcate the construction site boundaries along with signage of “no unauthorised access”. • Clearly demarcate dangerous areas and no-go areas on site. • Staff and visitors to the site must be fully aware of all health and safety measures and emergency procedures. • The contractor must comply with all applicable occupational health and safety requirements. • The workforce should be provided with all necessary Personal Protective Equipment where appropriate.

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CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS Impact Mitigation Measures Traffic • Limit and control the number of access points to the site. • Ensure that road junctions have good sightlines. • Construction vehicles’ need to be in a road worthy condition and maintained throughout the construction phase. • Transport the materials in the least number of trips as possible. • Adhere to the speed limit. • Implement traffic control measures where necessary. Noise • No amplified music should be allowed on site. • Inform immediate neighbours of construction activities to commence and provide for continuous communication between the neighbours and contractor. • Limit construction times to acceptable daylight hours. • Install technology such as silencers on construction machinery if required. • Do not allow the use of horns as a general communication tool but use it only where necessary as a safety measure. Dust and Emission • It is recommended that dust suppressants such as Dustex be applied to all the construction clearing activities to ensure at least 50% control efficiency on all the unpaved roads and reduce water usage. • Construction vehicles to only use designated roads. • During high wind conditions the contractor must make the decision to cease works until the wind has calmed down. • Cover any stockpiles with plastic to minimise windblown dust. • Provide workers with dust masks.

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CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS Impact Mitigation Measures Waste • It is recommended that waste from the temporary toilets be disposed of at an approved Wastewater Treatment Works. • A sufficient number of waste bins should be placed around the site for the soft refuse. • A sufficient number of skip containers for the heavy waste and rubble should be provided for around the site. • Solid waste will be collected and disposed of at an appropriate local land fill or an alternative approved site, in consultation with the local authority. Hazardous Substances • Storage of the hazardous substances in a bunded area, with a volume of 120 % of the largest single storage container or 25 % of the total storage containers whichever is greater. • Refuel vehicles in designated areas that have a protective surface covering and utilise drip trays for stationary plant.

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Table 10: Proposed mitigation measures for the operational phase OPERATIONAL PHASE IMPACTS Impact Mitigation Measures Surface and • A no-go buffer area of at least 15 m should be allocated to any water bodies in the area. Ground Water • No dumping of waste products of any kind in or in close proximity to any surface water bodies. • Contaminated runoff from the various operational activities should be prevented from entering any surface or ground water bodies. • Ensure that surface water accumulating on-site are channeled and captured through a proper storm water management system to be treated in an appropriate manner before disposal into the environment. • Disposal of waste from the various activities should be properly managed. Visual and Sense • It is recommended that more ‘green’ technologies be implemented within the architectural designs and of Place building materials of the development where possible in order to minimise the visual prominence of such a development within the more natural surrounding landscape. • Natural colours and building materials such as wood and stone should be incorporated as well as the use of indigenous vegetation in order to help beautify the development. • Visual pollutants can further be prevented through mitigations (i.e. keep existing trees, introduce tall indigenous trees; keep structures unpainted and minimising large advertising billboards). Noise • Do not allow commercial activities that generate excessive noise levels. • Continuous monitoring of noise levels should be conducted to make sure the noise levels does not exceed acceptable limits. • No activity having a potential noise impact should be allowed after 18:00 hours if possible. Emissions • Consider tarring of the internal road network. • Manage activities that generate emissions. Social Impacts No specific mitigation measures are required, only that the local community be consulted in terms of possible job creation opportunities and must be given first priority if unspecialised job vacancies are available.

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8 CONCLUSION

The purpose of this Chapter is to briefly summarise and conclude the FESR and describe the way forward.

8.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS With reference to Table 7, none of the negative construction phase impacts were deemed to have a high significance impact on the environment. The construction impacts were assessed to a Medium to Low (negative) significance, without mitigation measures. With the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures in Chapter 7 as well as in the EMP, the significance of the construction phase impacts is likely to be reduced to a Low (negative).

8.2 OPERATIONAL PHASE The most significant positive impact is the social impact directly associated with the intended sport stadium development which aims to provide additional social services within the town. Additionally, the intended developments will allow for job opportunities during the construction phase as well as during the operational phase of the project.

8.3 LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE IN ASSESSMENT With reference to the information available at the project planning cycle, the confidence in the environmental assessment undertaken is regarded as being acceptable for the decision-making, specifically in terms of the environmental impacts and risks. The Environmental Assessment Practitioner believes that the information contained within this FESR is adequate to allow MEFT: DEAF to be able to determine the environmental acceptability of the proposed project.

It is acknowledged that the project details will evolve during the detailed design and construction phases. However, these are unlikely to change the overall environmental acceptability of the proposed project and any significant deviation from what was assessed in this FESR should be subject to further assessment. If this was to occur, an amendment to the Environmental Authorisation may be required in which case the prescribed process would be followed.

8.4 MITIGATION MEASURES With the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures in Chapter 7 as well as in the EMP, the significance of the construction and operational phase impacts is likely to be reduced to a Low (negative). It is further extremely important to include an Environmental Control Officer (ECO) on site during the construction phase of the proposed project to ensure that all the mitigation measures discussed in this report and the EMP are enforced. Page 47 Environmental Scoping Report for the Proposed Development Activities in Ongwediva, Namibia

It is noted that where appropriate, these mitigation measures and any others identified by MEFT: DEAF could be enforced as Conditions of Approval in the Environmental Authorisation, should MEFT: DEAF issue a positive Environmental Authorisation.

8.5 OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION Regulation 15(j) of the EMA, requires that the EAP include an opinion as to whether the listed activity must be authorised and if the opinion is that it must be authorised, any condition that must be made in respect of that authorisation.

It is recommended that this proposed project be authorised as this will meaningfully contribute to the social development of Ongwediva and therefore it is of high importance to the town. The development will also create additional job opportunities and as such will indirectly contribute to the social uplifting of a number of households within Ongwediva.

The “no go” alternative was thus deemed to have a High (negative) impact, as all the benefits resulting from the development would not be realised.

The significance of negative impacts can be reduced with effective and appropriate mitigation provided in this report and the EMP. If authorised, the implementation of t EMP should be included as a condition of approval.

8.6 WAY FORWARD The FESR is herewith submitted to MEFT: DEAF for consideration and decision making. If MEFT: DEAF approves, or requests additional information / studies all registered I&APs and stakeholders will be kept informed of progress throughout the assessment process.

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Monday 25 January 2021 NEW ERA NEWS 5

accused the victim of cheating. “He got jealous and accused the deceased Man kills of cheating with some boys whereby he stabbed her twice with a knife,” Iikuyu explained. !Gawises, according partner to Iikuyu, was stabbed in the back, while her siblings and child watched in horror how she died minutes after in fit of the stabbing. He added the suspect will appear on a charge of murder read with the provisions of the Domestic jealousy Violence Act. !Gawises is the third person who has lost her life due to domestic violence in a matter of two n Eveline de Klerk weeks in the Erongo region. Last week Monday, Annalie Bees (26) appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court A jealous man allegedly stabbed after she stabbed her boyfriend Adolf her 28-year-old girlfriend to death Naibab at their home following an after suspecting her of infidelity. The argument. “It is not clear why they woman was murdered in front of her were arguing but the suspect allegedly Exercise caution siblings and child on Thursday at took a knife and stabbed the deceased Omaruru’s Ozondje location. She was in the inside of his left thigh,” Iikuyu identified as Magdalena !Gawises. The explained. A week earlier to that Flash floods damage… The gravel road outside Warmbad in the //Kharas region has been 35-year-old suspect was arrested and incident, a woman was also stabbed severely damaged due to recent floods in the area, making it possible only for motorists with is expected to appear in the local court to death in Kuisebmond by her 4x4 vehicles to pass it. The Roads Authority (RA) in a media release, updating the public on today. Erongo’s crime investigations boyfriend after she allegedly ended the latest conditions of roads, called on road users to exercise extra caution, drive slowly and coordinator, Deputy Commissioner their relationship. The boyfriend observe the erected warning signs on roads in //Kharas. “Please take note that we are still Erastus Iikuyu on Saturday told hanged himself. receiving good rains in all areas of the country and our effort to restore the links might be journalists the suspect allegedly [email protected] delayed. We will, however, continue to inspect and assess the condition of the roads and erect warning signs at damaged sections accordingly. Where possible, we will ensure that emergency repair works are done to allow access to the public.” Photo: Contributed Low radiation exposure for Rössing staff … study finds no ‘strong evidence’ of increased cancer risk

n Eveline de Klerk Fears… Employees of the Rössing exposure, or other exposures at the Uranium Mine. Photo: File mine, have caused an increased risk of here is no cancers in the workforce. No evidence strong evidence of carcinogenic effects at these levels has that radiation also said the research team carried out been found in other studies too,” he said. exposureT at the Rössing statistical analyses to determine whether Rössing has operated since 1976 and its Uranium Mine increased there are any relationships between workforce is exposed to radiation directly the risk of cancers for occupational exposure and the selected from radioactive materials in the rock, but the mine’s workforce. cancers of interest. may also breathe in radioactive dust and This is according to a “These analyses showed that there is radon gas which can escape from the rock. study conducted by the no strong evidence that total radiation [email protected] University of Manchester that concluded radiation exposure for workers at the uranium mine PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU) apparently appears to be low. The University of that for some cancer patients the mine environment Manchester was appointed in 2015 to conduct may have contributed to the development of their an independent study to investigate if working at disease, this study does not provide strong evidence the mine is linked with a higher risk of developing that radiation or other exposures at the mine cause an cancer. increased risk of cancers in the workforce,” Wakeford The study was based on samples of all stated. Rössing’s CEO Johan Coetzee in a statement NAMIBIA AIRPORTS COMPANY (NAC) LIMITED employees who worked at the mine for at least (Registration No: 98/472) 12 months between 1976 and 2010. The findings of the long overdue study were presented by the university during an online press briefing held PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE last week. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT The study specifically focused on workplace Stubenrauch Planning Consultants (SPC) hereby give notice to all potentially Interested ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUEST FOR SEALED QUOTATIONS ON NAC WEBSITE, exposure to radiation, occupational exposure and Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application will be made to the Environmental Com- to silica, acid mist and diesel engine exhaust missioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007) and the Envi- TWITTER ACCOUNT AND FACEBOOK PAGE PLATFORMS and comparable occupational exposures. The ronmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN 30 of 6 February 2012) for the following: Namibia Airports Company (NAC) Limited hereby informs all potential bidders university focused on the potential link between PROJECT DETAILS: • Proposed Development of a Private School and Sport Stadium in Extension 17, that, all Requests for Sealed Quotations as per section 32 of the Public Procure- radiation and other occupational exposure and Ongwediva ment Act, Act 15 of 2015 will be advertised on the NAC website (www.airports. the risk on lung cancer, cancers of other parts • Registration of a 20 meter right of way servitude over the Remainder of Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881 com.na), Twitter account and Facebook page platforms with effect from 25 of the airways, leukaemia (cancer of the blood), The proponent is in the process to avail approximately 7.20 hectare of land for the de- January 2021. Potential bidders are therefore encouraged to monitor these plat- kidney cancer and brain cancer developing in velopment of a private school to the south of Ongwediva Extension 17 while a site of forms on a regular basis. approximately 4.22 hectare adjacent to the school site is to be reserved for the possible the workforce at the mine. expansion of the school site. In addition to the two school sites mentioned above the According to Manchester University’s proponent is also desirous to create a larger sport stadium site within Ongwediva Ex- tension 17. The Consolidated sport stadium area will be approximately 10,6 hectares. The bidding documents in respect of Request for Sealed Quotations can be Richard Wakeford, no association was observed The proponent further intends to create a 20 meter right of way over the Remainder of downloaded free of charge from the said platforms. between cumulative total radiation dose and Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881 in favour of the general public. the risk of cancer. “Subsequent analyses showed The Proponent: Ongwediva Town Council Moreover, kindly be informed that adverts pertaining to Open Advertised bidding some associations with lung cancer for gamma Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP): Stubenrauch Planning Consultants (Open National Bidding, Open International Bidding) and Request for Proposal radiation and long-lived radioactive dust, but (SPC) methods of procurement prescribed in section 28, 29, 30 and 35 of the Public REGISTRATION OF I&APs AND SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS: Procurement Act, Act 15 of 2015 as required by the same Act will continue to be the evidence was not strong and based on the - In line with Namibia’s Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and EIA regula- data provided by the mine the radiation doses tions (GN 30 of 6 February 2012), all I&APs are hereby invited to register and submit placed on the above mentioned platforms as well as in local newspapers of wide - were assessed to be low,” said Wakeford during their comments, concerns or questions in writing via circulation and where applicable in international media. Email: [email protected]; Tel: 061 25 11 89 or Fax: 061 25 21 57 the conference. He added that the specific study on or before 15 February 2021. For enquiries please contact: does not provide strong evidence that radiation Based on the interest expressed in the project it will be or other exposure at the Rössing mine caused determined if a public meeting will be held. All registered Procurement Management Unit I&APs will be informed of the details should a public 061 – 295 5008 or [email protected] an increased risk of cancers in the workforce. meeting be held. “Although we can never exclude the possibility Tel: +264 61 295 5000 • +264 61 295 5022 Email: [email protected] • www.airports.com.na 5th Floor Sanlam Centre, Independence Avenue monday 25 january 2021 News 3 • month-long strike over Mouton guilty of culpable homicide NAMPA proached Sam Nujoma Striking Shoprite WINDHOEK Drive when he encountered the three deceased A Windhoek resident persons. Therefore, this accused of killing a City court is satisfied that the Police officer and two prosecution has proved a civilians in an accident case of culpable homicide workers reach agreement in Windhoek’s Sam Nu- beyond reasonable doubt joma Drive in 2015, was against the accused per- Shoprite workers will employees who were in the employ of end of January. The workers had de- found guilty as charged son,” Magistrate Stanley the company at the date of signing this manded a salary increment of N$600, in the magistrate’s said in her judgment. receive N$250 more every agreement. a housing allowance of N$450, a trans- court on Friday. Mouton was free on a month, with backpay from A shift allowance of N$12.00 will be port allowance of N$500, and perma- Morné Mouton (23) warning and his warning paid to all employees in the nent employment for temporary work- was found guilty on the was revoked immediately July last year. bargaining unit who ers who had worked for over a year. main charge of culpable after his conviction. OGONE TLHAGE clock out after 20:00. Documents filed in court showed that homicide die causing the His case was trans- WINDHOEK Permanent part- many employees were employed on a deaths of off-duty City ferred to the Regional time employees temporary basis for extended periods Police officer Manfred Court in Katutura for earning N$9.71 ranging up to more than 10 years. Gaoseb (35), Werner Si- sentencing on 27 Janu- he Namibia Food and Allied per hour and These temporary workers were mon (22) and Joshua ary 2021. Workers Union (Nafau) and re- above will re- paid between N$300 and N$400 Ngenokesho (age un- Ndeli Ndaitwah ap- Ttailer Shoprite have reached ceive a one-off per week. known) on 04 July 2015. peared for Mouton while agreement in a wage dispute, bringing payment of N$1 The temporary employees did not Windhoek Magistrate public prosecutor Lau- to an end a month-long strike. 000 before the receive transport allowances, nor Vanessa Stanley found ra Mabuku handled the Shoprite’s workers embarked on a was transport provided by the com- Mouton not guilty on State’s case. month-long strike on 23 December af- pany and they received no other ben- the other charges of driv- The crash that killed ter no agreement could be reached with efits such as a housing allowing a motor vehicle while the three people occurred the retailer. ance or medical aid. under the influence of along Sam Nujoma Drive Shoprite over the weekend caved in to alcohol and negligent or in Hochland Park around the demands of the workers and agreed BREAKTHROUGH: reckless driving of a mo- 04:00 on 04 July 2015. to a N$250 increase and a monthly sal- Secretary-General tor vehicle. Mouton had denied ary no less than N$2 500, while part- of Nafau Jacob “The accused person causing the accident time employees will receive N$12.82 Penda. PHOTO: NAMPA did not apply the prop- when his trial started on per hour. Backpay for the period 1 er cautions when he ap- 24 July 2018. July 2020 to 31 January 2021 will be paid during February 2021 to all From fire to flood: More heartache for Otweya residents OTIS DANIELS their tents. “It happened very fast. The Sandbags WALVIS BAY next moment the tent I am living in was A family living in a house in Duin Street under water,” recounted Gertrude Mo- in Narraville had to rush for sandbags While many in the country are rejoic- hewa. She had to dismantle her tent the when the downpour started. ing about the recent rains, the Otw- next morning and moved it to another “Within three minutes the yard was eya “tent town” residents have been site. Otweya residents committee mem- submerged in water and we realised that plunged into more misery. ber Jolokweni Johannes said they are if we didn’t act, the rising water would An unexpected shower caught many waiting for the office of the prime min- enter the house. Luckily our neighbour off guard in Walvis Bay on Saturday, es- ister for help. assisted with sandbags and members pecially the fire victims of Twaloloka who “They must intervene and assist us in of the Narraville neighbourhood watch now live in tents in Otweya. our time of hardship. For the time being helped to fill it up,” recounted one of the The harbour town does not have a we are praying that it won’t rain again.” residents. water drainage system and whenever it The next day the municipality dropped The sandbags were hurriedly placed at rains, pools of water form everywhere. loads of dune sand between the tents to the front and back doors of the house but What started as a drizzle at 23:30 absorb the rainwater. could not prevent some rainwater from quickly turned into a downpour that Residents, young and old alike, were entering. lasted an estimated two hours. observed carrying buckets of sand to The personnel and the pump truck of The tent town residents had to rush their tents to serve as a barrier against the municipality were on site to remove in order to prevent water from entering more rain. the water from the yard. GUILTY: Morné Mouton, now aged 23, has been found guilty of culpable homicide. PHOTO: NAMPA

PUBLIC NOTICE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Stubenrauch Planning Consultants (SPC) hereby give notice to all potentially Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application will be made to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007) and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN 30 of 6 February 2012) for the following: PROJECT DETAILS: • Proposed Development of a Private School and Sport Stadium in Extension 17, Ongwediva • Registration of a 20 meter right of way servitude over the Remainder of Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881

The proponent is in the process to avail approximately 7.20 hectare of land for the development of a private school to the south of Ongwediva Extension 17 while a site of approximately 4.22 hectare adjacent to the school site is to be reserved for the possible expansion of the school site. In addition to the two school sites mentioned above the proponent is also desirous to create a larger sport stadium site within Ongwediva Extension 17. The Consolidated sport stadium area will be approximately 10,6 hectares. The proponent further intends to create a 20 meter right of way over the Remainder of Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881 in favour of the general public.

The Proponent: Ongwediva Town Council

Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP): Stubenrauch Planning Consultants (SPC)

REGISTRATION OF I&APs AND SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS:

In line with Namibia’s Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and EIA regulations (GN 30 of 6 February 2012), all I&APs are hereby invited to register and submit their comments, concerns or questions in writing via Email: [email protected]; Tel: 061 25 11 89 or Fax: 061 25 21 57 on or before 15 February 2021.

Based on the interest expressed in the project it will be determined if a public meeting will be held. All registered I&APs will be informed of the details should a public meeting SKIES OPEN UP: A child carries a bucket of sand to try and keep her tent home dry in the event of more rain. Photo: Otis Daniels be held. 6 NEWS Monday 1 February 2021 NEW ERA I feel blank, Swakop to promote empty and SME development confused - n Eveline de Klerk WALVIS BAY – The Swakopmund municipality has set the ball rolling in coming up with a workable policy Mandela’s to help develop and promote small A mother’s anguish… Spencer and medium enterprises at the coastal Mandela Nakale (right) has town. mom been missing for about four The Swakopmund mayor Louisa weeks now. Photo: Contributed Kativa made this announcement during the first council meeting of the go back and complete her studies. year that was held at the municipal n Maria Kandjungu Ndafyaalako noted that she graduated in 2015 chambers last week. Kativa said Reaching out… Swakopmund mayor with her first degree but could not get a job and the main objective of the envisaged Louisa Kativa. T is all just confusing. I do not know when she got pregnant with Mandela in 2017, she policy is to promote local micro and She added that council recognised what to do or where to go from here. decided to go back to the University of Namibia small enterprises through mentoring the important role in job creation I have been feeling empty, blank, and in Keetmanshoop where she is now completing and support to deliver the necessary and income generation, thus felt confused“I as more days pass without my child her degree in nursing. This year is supposed to products and services not only in it necessary to come up with the being found.” be her final year. Swakopmund but also with the policy, as it will contribute toward These are the words of Julia Ndafyaalako, “He is turning four on 8 February. I counted potential of looking at other countries council’s vision for the sector, thereby the mother of three-year-old Spencer Mandela that by the time he is five and starting school, and towns. improving the livelihood of many Nakale who disappeared about four weeks ago I would have completed my degree and will be “The policy also aims to address Namibians. in Lüderitz. working. But now I am just not sure if I can go challenges faced by local micro and “This policy will be launched in Ndafyaalako told Nampa in an interview that back. I cannot be far from him. I feel like if I small enterprises in infrastructure, February and we are looking forward the more days pass without her son being found, leave [Lüderitz] then I am abandoning him, I marketing, skills development and to more impactful projects as we the more difficult she is finding it to cope. She am giving up on him and just leaving him here. institutional support. It will also want to explore every opportunity said this is especially so now when his fourth It feels like I am closing the chapter, that it’s over further guide the interventions to improve our community and our birthday is fast approaching on 8 February. but it is not over for me. I am not giving up on geared to uplift local micro and small service to the people,” Kativa said. “Every day I wake up hoping there is some him. I don’t want to give up on my baby,” she said. entrepreneurs,” she explained. – [email protected] news and when it reaches 19h00 and there is “I am just here stuck. There is no closure, nothing, then I get emotional. At night I struggle there is nothing, my baby just disappeared and to sleep. I usually sleep around 05h00 in the I don’t know what to do. I don’t know where to morning and wake up before 10h00. I keep go from here. There are no conclusions, days are thinking maybe there is something I could do just going,” she said. or should be doing to help my child,” she said. Her struggle to cope has reached a point Rural school takes Mandela disappeared on 28 December 2021 where she is finding it hard to talk to people or from his aunt’s house at Area 7 in Lüderitz go out in public. And she finds it hardest to be where he was playing with other children. He around children. was wearing a red t-shirt, long blue trousers, “Every day I see a child Mandela’s height or and blue sandals. a boy in a red t-shirt, I go near him to see if it’s Covid seriously The police alongside some community Mandela. I am finding it really hard to talk to members have reportedly been conducting daily children. It is not that I have a problem with n Malakia Nashongo We just make sure that they do not foot searches, and have used a helicopter to search them, I just do not want them to touch me, to share masks,” she said. nearby areas as well as sniffer dogs to lead the talk to me… I cannot bring myself to smile back The Uukwiyuushona Combined The principal also urged parents search. Members of the community have also at them. Sometimes I see people, mothers, with School in Oshana region opened for to provide their kids with drinking been circulating posters and videos of Mandela their sons and I wonder if I will get mine back. the new academic year last week, with and food containers to discourage the on social media, all in an effort to help find the If I will see him grow, I wonder when I will see strengthened measures to help curb sharing of items. little boy while some continue to hold prayer my boy again,” she said. the spread of Covid-19. “I feel happy that the school has sessions for his rescue. The helpless mother narrated how going to the The school has put in place started because we wanted the school His mother told Nampa that she and her child’s clinic and talking to a psychologist helped for only mechanisms to ensure that Covid-19 to start so that we can get enough father are still hopeful that he will be found. one day. She is hesitant to go back for follow-ups protocols are observed, including education. We should wear our masks “I want to hear him. I want to see him. I just even after the psychologist recommended it. dividing classes to realise social to protect ourselves from Covid-19, want my child to be found. This is all confusing, “I would appreciate any other professional distancing. Upon arrival at school, sanitise every time and keep a distance one moment he was here and another, my child help especially for my boyfriend, he started work, staff, pupils and visitors have their of one metre between one another in just disappeared,” she said, adding that the reason he’s trying to be strong. The community has also temperature screened and hands order to protect ourselves from the she went back to school to study nursing is so been very helpful and supportive. They come and sanitised. School principal Loide virus,” said Kati Philemon, a grade 8 that she can provide Mandela with a better life, check up on us and people are praying for us. Sheehama said learners, especially learner at the school. but since his disappearance, she feels no need to -Nampa those in pre-primary as well as in grade Despite the school putting in place 1 to 3, are under the control and care the necessary measures to combat of teachers. Covid-19, the school is faced with During their breaks, they are a challenge of not having a cleaner, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND INVITATION PUBLIC NOTICE accompanied by their teachers to which poses a threat to the hygiene ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ensure they have their masks on. “We and wellbeing of both the learners CREATION OF A PUBLIC ROAD (STREET) IN SWAKOPMUND Stubenrauch Planning Consultants (SPC) hereby give notice to all potentially Interested sensitise our kids on issues of Covid-19 and staff members, especially when it Notice is hereby given to all potential Interested and Affected and Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application will be made to the Environmental Com- and how it is spreading. We talk to comes to the ablution facilities. Parties (I&APs) and relevant stakeholders, that an application missioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007) and the Envi- for an Environmental Clearance Certificate will be submitted ronmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN 30 of 6 February 2012) for the following: them, they know how Covid-19 is The school has about 400 learners to the Competent Authority and the Ministry of Environment, PROJECT DETAILS: spread from one person to another. and 19 teachers. Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) for the following activities. • Proposed Development of a Private School and Sport Stadium in Extension 17, Ongwediva Project title: Creation of a Street at Erf RE/5360, Extension • Registration of a 20 meter right of way servitude over the Remainder of Ongwediva 15 Town and Townlands No. 881

Project location: Swakopmund, Erongo Region The proponent is in the process to avail approximately 7.20 hectare of land for the development of a private school to the south of Ongwediva Extension 17 while a site of Proponent: Municipality of Swakopmund approximately 4.22 hectare adjacent to the school site is to be reserved for the possible expansion of the school site. In addition to the two school sites mentioned above the Description: The Municipality of Swakopmund is in proponent is also desirous to create a larger sport stadium site within Ongwediva Ex- the process of redesigning the Reminder of Erf 5360, tension 17. The Consolidated sport stadium area will be approximately 10,6 hectares. Swakopmund Extension 15. As a result of this redesigning, The proponent further intends to create a 20 meter right of way over the Remainder of a public road (street) will be created to provide access to the Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881 in favour of the general public. created erven. In terms of the Environmental Management Act The Proponent: Ongwediva Town Council (act No. 07 of 2007), “the creation a public road” cannot be done without an Environmental Clearance Certificate being Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP): Stubenrauch Planning Consultants obtained. (SPC) I&APs are hereby invited to register, request for the Back- REGISTRATION OF I&APs AND SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS: ground Information Document (BID), and submit comments/ In line with Namibia’s Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and EIA regulations (GN 30 of 6 February 2012), all I&APs are hereby invited to register and submit inputs to [email protected] or [email protected] The their comments, concerns or questions in writing via last day to submit inputs is on the 12 February 2021. Email: [email protected]; Tel: 061 25 11 89 or Fax: 061 25 21 57 on or before 15 February 2021. The need for a public meeting will be determined after the registartion of I&APs. Based on the interest expressed in the project it will be determined if a public meeting will be held. All registered For more Information I&APs will be informed of the details should a public Mr. Joseph Kondja Amushila meeting be held. Masked up… Learners are seen wearing masks at Uukwiyuushona Combined Cell: +264 811422927 or 0813380114 School. monday 1 february 2021 4 News • Namibia listed as ‘high risk’ SADC must take stock UK quarantine rules JEMIMA BEUKES WINDHOEK

Namibia and other Southern African Development Community (SADC) mem- can devastate tourism ber states should take stock of gaps which include a lack of skills as well Travellers, including Britons as water and energy shortages which threaten integration and a common Af- returning to the UK, will have rican future. to self-isolate in state-provid- This according to international relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who ed hotels for 10 days, without added that the Covid-19 pandemic, which exception, at their own ex- has wreaked havoc across the continent, pense. has exposed the deep inequalities that continue to exist across Africa. Speaking at the launch of the African Un- ELLANIE SMIT ion-SADC national committee last week, WINDHOEK Nandi-Ndaitwah said the pandemic has shown how far countries are from realising he United Kingdom (UK) govern- their developmental goals and responsibil- ment has announced a list of 30 ities to citizens. Thigh-risk countries, including Na- HIGH-RISK: Namibia has again been identified as a high-risk country by the UK and visitors She added that the newly launched com- mibia, from which visitors into the UK coming from here will have to undergo a hotel quarantine at own cost. Photo: NWR mittee would therefore ensure that na- will be required to enter quarantine upon tional policies remain guided by SADC arrival. Namibia was also one of several southern ism sector. member states and the AU to maintain Travellers from these countries, includ- African countries the UK recently added to “We firmly believe testing on departure good progress towards forging a common ing Britons returning to the UK, will have its travel ban list in a measure to prevent and arrival for all travellers is the only way identity and sense of a common destiny to self-isolate in state-provided hotels for the spread of a new coronavirus variant to halt the spread of the virus in its tracks, amongst the countries and the people of 10 days, without exception, at their own identified in South Africa. while still allowing negative testing pas- Africa. expense. sengers to travel in safety and restore in- It is reported that the quarantine is ex- Balance needed ternational mobility. We will continue to Strength in unity pected to cost about N$31 000 for 10 days Responding to the new announcement, the urge the government to abandon ineffec- “It remains, therefore, paramount that we self-isolating with meals served in their World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) tive and highly destructive quarantines, the continue to demonstrate the same meas- rooms and supervised by private security said it is implacably opposed to quaran- WTTC said. ure of unity in ensuring the success of this guards. tines as while protecting the public is par- It added that the UK government must committee as we have in the fight against This will put holidays to large parts of amount, there needs to be a balance struck be transparent about the metric used to la- Covid-19, for it is through this unity that Africa and Namibia off the cards for the between health and economic priorities. bel a country as ‘high risk’. we have found strength to continue im- foreseeable future. “These latest government proposals, to Tourism operators have already ex- plementing our regional programmes and This is on top of the fact that internation- impose a 10-day hotel quarantine on those pressed their concern about how this will projects for the betterment of our people,” al arrivals to the UK now have to provide UK inbound travellers originating from so- impact on the Namibian tourism industry. she said. proof of a negative coronavirus test taken called ‘high-risk’ countries, will still cause The UK is one of Namibia’s top interna- Meanwhile, the executive director of the up to 72 hours before departure. enormous damage to the travel and tour- tional tourism markets. international relations ministry Penda Naanda said the region has made great strides despite the challenges brought on ous country globally. Last year, it was If a country has a high safety score, it is by the pandemic. ranked 11th. considered very safe. These achievements include new strategic Namibia The index is a perceptions index based on policies that will lead the region over the survey responses where users are asked Living in fear next 30 years. to score the level of crime in their coun- With a crime score of 64.22 and safety “As we launch the AU-SADC national remains try or city from bad to good. score of 34.11, Namibia is considered a committee, I encourage all of us to con- The survey of more than 94 000 people high-crime, low-safety country. tinue to embrace our partnerships and deals with citizens’ levels of fear of vio- Namibia is one of five African coun- strengthen our solidarity through a bot- among top lent crime, property being stolen, hate tries in the top most dangerous coun- tom-up approach to ensure ownership of crimes based on ethnicity or religion, and tries, ranked together with South Africa our regional frameworks,” he said. 20 most corruption and bribery. (third), Angola (12th), Nigeria (16th) and [email protected] As a perception index, it does not deal Libya (20th). with actual crime statistics, but rather When looking at specific types of crimes dangerous how safe and secure citizens feel in their people fear most in Namibia, worries cities, for instance how safe they feel about corruption and bribery, about be- ELLANIE SMIT walking home. ing mugged or robbed and homes being PUBLIC NOTICE WINDHOEK Crime levels with a score lower than 20 broken into ranked the highest. are considered ‘very low’, levels between The overall perception is that crime has ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Namibia is ranked among the 20 most 20 and 40 are low, between 40 and 60 been increasing over the last three years. Stubenrauch Planning Consultants (SPC) hereby give notice to all potentially Interested dangerous countries in the world. are moderate, between 60 and 80 are Overall, Venezuela was ranked as the and Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application will be made to the Environmental According to the 2021 Numbeo Crime high and levels higher than 80 are very most dangerous country and Qatar as the Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007) and Index, Namibia is the 14th most danger- high. safest. the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN 30 of 6 February 2012) for the following: PROJECT DETAILS: • Proposed Development of a Private School and Sport Stadium in Extension 17, Ongwediva • Registration of a 20 meter right of way servitude over the Remainder of Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881

The proponent is in the process to avail approximately 7.20 hectare of land for the development of a private school to the south of Ongwediva Extension 17 while a site of A Romantic Weekend approximately 4.22 hectare adjacent to the school site is to be reserved for the possible expansion of the school site. In addition to the two school sites mentioned above the proponent is also desirous to create a larger sport stadium site within Ongwediva with Extension 17. The Consolidated sport stadium area will be approximately 10,6 hectares. WINFor 2 The proponent further intends to create a 20 meter right of way over the Remainder of Memories Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881 in favour of the general public. how to enter? The Proponent: Ongwediva Town Council SMS your answer on the question below to our SMS number 51500 and you automatically enter Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP): Stubenrauch Planning Consultants the Romantic Weekend For 2 competition. N$3.00 p/SMS (SPC) Example: SUN your answer to 51500 REGISTRATION OF I&APs AND SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS: question: in what town is the Gondwana hotel the Delight situated? In line with Namibia’s Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and EIA regulations (GN 30 of 6 February 2012), all I&APs are hereby invited to register and submit their comments, concerns or questions in writing via The competition closes on Sunday 7 February at 18:00. Winners will be contacted on Monday 8 February. Vouchers are valid for one (1) Email: [email protected]; Photo for illustration purposes only xoxo year. T/Cs apply. Prizes are for 2 nights, 2 persons (double room) on a Tel: 061 25 11 89 or Fax: 061 25 21 57 bed and breakfast basis. Received vouchers are non transferable, non on or before 15 February 2021. sellable and non-refundable.

Based on the interest expressed in the project it will be determined if a public meeting will be held. All registered I&APs will be informed of the details should a public meeting the Delight be held. Visit the website www.gondwana-collection.com or the Gondwana Facebook page for more specials!

Annexure C: Public Participation process I&AP Database & Registered List Notification Letters and Emails sent of BID Notification Letters and Emails Sent of DESR Available for Comment Comments Received (if any)

POTENTIAL I&APs AND STAKEHOLDERS INVITATION LIST STAKEHOLDERS NAME ORGANIZATION PRE-IDENTIFIED Ministry of Information and 1 Mbeuta Ua-Ndjarakana Communication Technology 2 P Misika MAWF -Execuitve Director M. Amakali MAWF - Director Water Resource 3 Management B Swartz MAWF- Deputy Director of 4 Geohydrology P Mufeti MAWF Deputy Director- Hydrology 5 C Orthman MAWF- Deputy Director Water 6 Environment B. Shinguadja Ministry of Labour Industrial Relations and employement 7 creation- Executive Director B Namgombe Ministry of Health and Social 8 Services- Executive Director E. Shivolo Min. of M&E - Mining Commissioner 9 W Goeieman Ministry of Works and Transport- 10 Executive Director 11 T. Nghitila MEFT - Executive Director T. Mufeti MEFT - Environmental Comissioner 12 13 C. Tubalike MURD

14 N. P Du Plessis NamWater Senior Environmentalist Namwater Environmentalist In 15 Jolanda Murangi Training

16 C. Sisamu Nampower Senior Enviromentalist Nampower - Engineering, Planning 17 Gert Fourie and Design 18 B. Korhs Earth life Namibia Namibian Environment and Wildlife Society - Media, website and 19 F Kreitz newsletter Manager: Threatened Plants Programme, National Botanical 20 Sonja Loots Research Institute Roads Authority - Chief Executive 21 Conrad Lutombi Officer

Roads Authority - Specialised road 22 Elina Lumbu Legislation, Advise & Compliance 23 CHIEF FORESTER National Botanical Research 24 Esmerialda Strauss Institute (NBRI) NWR-Environmental and 25 Fransiska Nghitila Compliance Specialist 26 Damian Egumbo Ongwediva Town Council :CEO Ongwediva Town Council: Mnager 27 David Mulokoshi Technical Services Ongwediva Town Council: Town 28 Merjam Nahambo Planner Stephanie Strauss

From: Bronwynn Basson Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 12:49 PM Subject: Environmental Impact Assessment: Proposed development of a Private School, Sport Stadium and creation of road in Ongwediva, Oshana Region Attachments: 20-1231 BID Ongwediva_final_25012021.pdf

Dear Potential Interested and Affected Party

Stubenrauch Planning Consultants (SPC) hereby give notice to all potentially Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) that an application will be made to the Environmental Commissioner in terms of the Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007) and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN 30 of 6 February 2012) for the following:

• Proposed Development of a Private School and Sport Stadium in Extension 17, Ongwediva • Registration of a 20 meter right of way servitude over the Remainder of Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881

The proposed activities are listed activities as per the List of Activities requiring Environmental Clearance (Government Notice 29 of 6 February 2012) and accordingly require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to be conducted.

In line with Regulation 21(2) of the mentioned EIA Regulations, a Background Information Document (BID) is distributed to pre-identified Interested and Affected Parties as part of the public consultation process for this EIA.

An Environmental Assessment will be undertaken to determine the potential impact of the development on the environment and to determine all environmental and social impacts associated with the proposed development activities. A background information document is attached detailing the activity and the intended environmental assessment process.

Based on the interest expressed in the project it will be determined if a public meeting will be held. All registered I&APs will be informed of the details should a public meeting be held.

In line with Namibia’s Environmental Management Act (No. 7 of 2007) and EIA regulations (GN 30 of 6 February 2012), all I&APs are hereby invited to register and submit their comments, concerns or questions in writing via Email: [email protected] ; Tel: 061 25 11 89 or Fax: 061 25 21 57 on or before 15 February 2021.

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From: Bronwynn Basson Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:33 PM Subject: AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR COMMENT: Proposed development of a Private School, Sport Stadium and creation of road in Ongwediva, Oshana Region Attachments: 20-2131 Executive Summary _Ongwediva Private School.pdf

Dear Interested and Affected Party

Stubenrauch Planning Consultants cc (SPC) hereby give notice to all Registered I& APs that the Draft Environmental Scoping Report (DESR) is now available for the above proposed project for public comment from the 26 th of February 2021 until the 12 th of March 2021 at the following venues:

Stubenrauch Planning Consultants Ongwediva Town Council

45 Feld Street Corner of Mandume Ndemufayo & Dr. Libertine Amathila Street Windhoek Ongwediva

An electronic copy of the report is available for download for your review at the below Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ja5xhb7fbap272a/DESR%20Ongwediva%20Private%20School.pdf?dl=0

Should you wish to comment on the proposed project, kindly do so in writing on or before 12 March 2021 by one of the following means:

Addressed to: Stubenrauch Planning Consultants (SPC)

Address: PO Box 41404, Windhoek

Email: [email protected]

Tel no.: +264 61 25 11 89

Fax no.: +264 61 25 21 57

The DESR will be finalised in light of feedback from I&APs and Stakeholders and will then be submitted to Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism (MEFT): Department o f Environmental Affairs (DEA) for consideration and decision making. If MEFT: DEA approves or requests additional information/ studies, all registered I&APs and Stakeholders will be kept informed of progress throughout the assessment process.

Please feel free to contact our office should you need any additional information.

Bronwynn Basson | Stubenrauch Planning Consultants ______Tel: +264 61 251189 | Fax: +264 61 252157 |PO Box 41404

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Annexure E: Environmental Management Plan

Stubenrauch Planning Consultants Ongwediva Town Council

PROJECT STATUS

Environmental Management Plan for the: Title ▪ Proposed Development of a Sport Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana Region

Report Status Final

SPC Reference Ong/056

Ongwediva Town Council Po Box: PO Box 5549, Ongwediva Proponent Contact Number: +264 65 233 742 Contact Person: Mirjam Nahambo Email: [email protected]

Stubenrauch Planning Consultants P.O. Box 41404, Windhoek Environmental Assessment Contact Person: Bronwynn Basson Practitioner Contact Number: +264 (61) 25 11 89 Fax Number: +264 (61) 25 21 57 Email: [email protected]

Report date April 2021

Name Signature Date

Author Victoria Shikwaya April 2021

Stephanie Strauss April 2021 Reviewer njjmllmllll LEGAL NOTICE

This report or any portion thereof and any associated documentation remain the property of SPC until the mandator effects payment of all fees and disbursements due to SPC in terms of the SPC Conditions of Contract and Project Acceptance Form. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, any reproduction, duplication, copying, adaptation, editing, change, disclosure, publication, distribution, incorporation, modification, lending, transfer, sending, delivering, serving or broadcasting must be authorised in writing by SPC.

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CONTENTS PAGE

ABBREVIATIONS ...... III 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 4 2 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ...... 5 3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 8 3.1 DEVELOPER’S REPRESENTATIVE...... 8 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER...... 9 3.3 CONTRACTOR ...... 9 4 MANAGEMENT ACTIONS ...... 10 4.1 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ...... 10 4.2 APPLICABLE LEGISLATION ...... 11 4.3 PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE ...... 17 4.4 CONSTRUCTION PHASE ...... 18 4.5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PHASE ...... 31 4.6 DECOMMISSIONING PHASE ...... 33 4.7 CONCLUSION ...... 34

LIST OF TABLES

Table 3-1 Responsibilities of PR ...... 8 Table 4-1: Legislation applicable to proposed development ...... 11 Table 4-2: Planning and design management actions ...... 17 Table 4-3: Construction phase management actions ...... 18 Table 4-4: Operation and maintenance management actions ...... 31 Table 4-5: Decommissioning phase management actions ...... 33

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Locality of proposed development in Ongwediva ...... 6

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ABBREVIATIONS

AIDS Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome EA Environmental Assessment ECC Environmental Clearance Certificate ECO Environmental Control Officer EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMA Environmental Management Act EMP Environmental Management Plan GG Government Gazette GIS Geographic Information System GN Government Notice GPS Global Positioning System HIV Human Immuno-deficiency Virus I&APs Interested and Affected Parties NHCN National Heritage Council of Namibia PR Proponent’s Representative Reg. Regulation S Section SPC Stubenrauch Planning Consultants TB Tuberculosis

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1 INTRODUCTION

The Ongwediva Town Council intends to undertake the following activity: • Proposed Development of a Sport Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana Region.

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is one of the most important outputs of the EIA process as it synthesises all of the proposed mitigation and monitoring actions, set to a timeline and with specific assigned responsibilities. This EMP details the mitigation and monitoring actions to be implemented during the following phases of these developments: • Planning and Design – the period, prior to construction, during which preliminary legislative and administrative arrangements, necessary for the preparation of the development, are made and engineering designs are carried out. The preparation of construction tender documents forms part of this phase; • Construction – the period during which the proponent, having dealt with the necessary legislative and administrative arrangements, appoints a contractor for the development of services infrastructure and construction of the proposed development as well as any other construction process(s) within the development areas; • Operation and Maintenance – the period during which the sports stadium will be fully functional and maintained.

The decommissioning of these developments is not envisaged; however in the event that this should be considered some recommendations have been outlined in Table 4-5.

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2 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

The remainder of the Farm Ongwediva Town and Townlands No. 881 is located south of Extension 17, Ongwediva and east of the District Road D4167. The area is currently zoned as “Undetermined” according to the Ongwediva Town Planning Amendment Scheme.

Erf 7410 falls within Ongwediva Extension 17, the erf being located to the south of the main road leading to Oshakati. The District Road D4167 is located along the western boundary of Erf A/7410 and as such the sport complex can make use of access from this road at a point just south of the Erf A/7410 on the Remainder of the Farm Ongwediva Town and Townlands No 881.There are no homesteads found within the areas to be subdivided and as such the site is suited for development initiatives. Please refer to Figure 1 below for the locality of the subject sites.

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Figure 1: Locality of proposed development in Ongwediva

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3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The proponent (Ongwediva Town Council) is ultimately responsible for the implementation of the EMP, from the planning and design phase to the decommissioning phase (if these developments are in future decommissioned) of these developments. The proponent will delegate this responsibility as the project progresses through its life cycle. The delegated responsibility for the effective implementation of this EMP will rest on the following key individuals: • Proponents’ Representative; • Environmental Control Officer; and • Contractor (Construction and Operations and Maintenance).

3.1 DEVELOPER’S REPRESENTATIVE The Ongwediva Town Council should assign the responsibility of managing all aspects of these developments for all development phases (including all contracts for work outsourced) to a designated member of staff, referred to in this EMP as the Proponent’s representative (PR). The proponent may decide to assign this role to one person for the full duration of these developments, or may assign a different PR to each of the development phases – i.e. one for the planning and design phase, one for the construction phase and one for the operation and maintenance phase. The PR’s responsibilities are as follows:

Table 3-1 Responsibilities of PR Responsibility Project Phase

Making sure that the necessary approvals and • Throughout the lifecycle of permissions laid out in Table 4-1 are obtained/adhered these developments to.

Making sure that the relevant provisions detailed in • Planning and design phase Table 4-2 are addressed during planning and design phase.

Monitoring the implementation of the EMP monthly. • Construction • Operation and maintenance

Suspending/evicting individuals and/or equipment not • Construction complying with the EMP • Operation and maintenance

Issuing fines for contravening EMP provisions • Construction • Operation and maintenance

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3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER The PR should assign the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of the whole EMP on the ground during the construction and operation and maintenance phases to an independent external consultant, referred to in this EMP as the Environmental Control Officer (ECO). The PR /Ongwediva Town Council may decide to assign this role to one person for both phases, or may assign a different ECO for each phase. The ECO will have the following responsibilities during the construction and operation and maintenance phases of these developments: • Management and facilitation of communication between the Ongwediva Town Council, PR, the contractors, and Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) with regard to this EMP; • Conducting site inspections (recommended minimum frequency is monthly) of all construction and/or infrastructure maintenance areas with respect to the implementation of this EMP (audit the implementation of the EMP); • Assisting the Contractor in finding solutions with respect to matters pertaining to the implementation of this EMP; • Advising the PR on the removal of person(s) and/or equipment not complying with the provisions of this EMP; • Making recommendations to the PR with respect to the issuing of fines for contraventions of the EMP; and • Undertaking an annual review and bi-annual audit of the EMP and recommending additions and/or changes to this document.

3.3 CONTRACTOR Contractors appointed by the Ongwediva Town Council are automatically responsible for implementing all provisions contained within the relevant chapters of this EMP. Contractors will be responsible for the implementation of this EMP applicable to any work outsourced to subcontractors. Table 4-3 applies to contractors appointed during the construction phase and Table 4-4 to those appointed during the operation and maintenance phase. In order to ensure effective environmental management, the aforementioned chapters should be included in the applicable contracts for outsourced construction, operation and maintenance work. The tables in the following chapter (Chapter 4) detail the management measures associated with the roles and responsibilities that have been laid out in this chapter.

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4 MANAGEMENT ACTIONS

The aim of the management actions in this chapter of the EMP is to avoid potential impacts where possible. Where impacts cannot be avoided, measures are provided to reduce the significance of these impacts. The following tables provide the management actions recommended to manage the potential impacts rated in the scoping-level EA conducted for these developments. These management actions have been organised temporally according to project phase: • Applicable legislation (Table 4-1); • Planning and design phase management actions (Table 4-2); • Construction phase management actions (Table 4-3); • Operation and maintenance phase management actions (Table 4-4); and • Decommissioning phase management actions (Table 4-5). The proponent should assess these commitments in detail and should acknowledge their commitment to the specific management actions detailed in the tables below. 4.1 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This EMP has been drafted with the acknowledgment of the following assumptions and limitations: • This EMP has been drafted based on the scoping-level Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted for the Construction of a Sport Stadium in Ongwediva as outlined in Section 4 of the Draft Environmental Scoping Report. SPC will not be held responsible for the potential consequences that may result from any alterations to the above-mentioned layout. • It is assumed that construction labourers will be sourced mostly from the Ongwediva townlands area and that migrant labourers (if applicable) will be housed in established accommodation facilities within Ongwediva.

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4.2 APPLICABLE LEGISLATION Legal provisions that have relevance to various aspects of these developments are listed in Table 4-1 below. Table 4-1: Legislation applicable to proposed development

LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT The Constitution of the Article 91 (c) provides for duty to Sustainable development should Republic of Namibia as guard against “the degradation be at the forefront of this Amended and destruction of ecosystems development. and failure to protect the beauty and character of Namibia.”

Article 95(l) deals with the “maintenance of ecosystems, essential ecological processes and biological diversity” and sustainable use of the country’s natural resources. Environmental Management Section 2 outlines the objective of The development should be Act No. 7 of 2007 (EMA) the Act and the means to achieve informed by the EMA. that. Section 3 details the principle of Environmental Management EIA Regulations GN 28, 29, GN 29 Identifies and lists certain The following listed activity was and 30 of EMA (2012) activities that cannot be triggered by the proposed undertaken without an development: environmental clearance certificate. Activity 11.2 other activities GN 30 provides the regulations governing the environmental assessment (EA) process. Convention on Biological Article 1 lists the conservation of The project should consider the Diversity (1992) biological diversity amongst the impact it will have on the objectives of the convention. biodiversity of the area. Draft Procedures and Part 1, Stage 8 of the guidelines The EA process should incorporate Guidelines for conducting states that if a proposal is likely to the aspects outlined in the EIAs and compiling EMPs affect people, certain guidelines guidelines. (2008) should be considered by the proponent in the scoping process.

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LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT Namibia Vision 2030 Vision 2030 states that the Care should be taken that the solitude, silence and natural development does not lead to the beauty that many areas in degradation of the natural beauty Namibia provide are becoming of the area. sought after commodities and must be regarded as valuable natural assets. Water Act No. 54 of 1956 Section 23(1) deals with the The pollution of water resources prohibition of pollution of should be avoided during underground and surface water construction and operation of the bodies. development. The Ministry of Environment MET has recently developed a The proponent and its contractor and Tourism (MET) Policy on policy on HIV and AIDS. In must adhere to the guidelines HIV & AIDS addition, it has also initiated a provided to manage the aspects of programme aimed at HIV/AIDS. Experience with mainstreaming HIV and gender construction projects has shown issues into environmental impact that a significant risk is created assessments. when migrant construction workers interact with local communities.

Township and Division of The Townships and Division of In terms of Section 19 such Land Ordinance 11 of 1963 Land Ordinance regulates applications are to be submitted subdivisions of portions of land to NAMPAB and Townships Board falling within a Local Authority respectively. area Urban and Regional Planning The Act provides to consolidate The subdivision and consolidation Act 5 of 2018 the laws relating to urban and of land is to be done in accordance regional planning; to provide for a with the act. legal framework for spatial planning in Namibia; to provide for principles and standards of spatial planning; to establish the urban and regional planning board; to decentralise certain matters relating to spatial planning; to provide for the preparation, approval and review of the national spatial development framework, regional structure plans and urban structure plans; to provide for the preparation, approval, review and amendment of zoning schemes; to provide for the establishment of townships; to provide for the alteration of boundaries of approved

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LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT townships, to provide for the disestablishment of approved townships; to provide for the change of name of approved townships; to provide for the subdivision and consolidation of land; to provide for the alteration, suspension and deletion of conditions relating to land; and to provide for incidental matters. Local Authorities Act No. 23 The Local Authorities Act The development must comply of 1992 prescribes the manner in which a with provisions of the Local town or municipality should be Authorities Act. managed by the Town or Municipal Council. Labour Act no. 11 of 2007 Chapter 2 details the fundamental Given the employment rights and protections. opportunities presented by the Chapter 3 deals with the basic development, compliance with conditions of employment. the labour law is essential. National Heritage Act No. 27 The Act is aimed at protecting, All protected heritage resources of 2004 conserving and registering places (e.g. human remains etc.) and objects of heritage discovered, need to be reported significance. immediately to the National Heritage Council (NHC) and require a permit from the NHC before they may be relocated. Roads Ordinance 17 of 1972 • Section 3.1 deals with width Adhere to all applicable provisions of proclaimed roads and road of the Roads Ordinance. reserve boundaries • Section 27.1 is concerned with the control of traffic on urban trunk and main roads • Section 36.1 regulates rails, tracks, bridges, wires, cables, subways or culverts across or under proclaimed roads • Section 37.1 deals with Infringements and obstructions on and interference with proclaimed roads.

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LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT Public and Environmental This Act (GG 5740) provides a Contractors and users of the Health Act of 2015 framework for a structured proposed development are to uniform public and environmental comply with these legal health system in Namibia. It requirements. covers notification, prevention and control of diseases and sexually transmitted infections; maternal, ante-natal and neo- natal care; water and food supplies; infant nutrition; waste management; health nuisances; public and environmental health planning and reporting. It repeals the Public Health Act 36 of 1919 (SA GG 979). Nature Conservation Chapter 6 provides for legislation Indigenous and protected plants Ordinance no. 4 of 1975 regarding the protection of must be managed within the legal indigenous plants confines. Water Quality Guidelines for Details specific quantities in terms These guidelines are to be applied Drinking Water and of water quality determinants, when dealing with water and Wastewater Treatment which wastewater should be waste treatment. treated to before being discharged into the environment Environmental The Policy seeks to ensure that the This EIA considers this term of Assessment Policy of environmental consequences of Environment. development projects and policies Namibia (1995) are considered, understood and incorporated into the planning process, and that the term ENVIRONMENT is broadly interpreted to include biophysical, social, economic, cultural, historical and political components. Water Resources Part 12 deals with the control and The pollution of water resources Management Act No. 11 of protection of groundwater should be avoided during 2013 construction and operation of the Part 13 deals with water pollution development. Should water need control to be abstracted, a water abstraction permit will be required

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LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT from the Ministry of Water, Agriculture and Forestry. Forest Act 12 of 2001 and To provide for the establishment Protected tree and plant species Forest Regulations of 2015 of a Forestry Council and the as per the Forest Act No 12 of 2001 appointment of certain officials; to and Forest Regulations of 2015 consolidate the laws relating to may not be removed without a the management and use of permit from the local Department forests and forest produce; to of Forestry. provide for the protection of the environment and the control and management of forest fires; to repeal the Preservation of Bees and Honey Proclamation, 1923 (Proclamation No. 1of 1923), Preservation of Trees and Forests Ordinance, 1952 (Ordinance No. 37 of 1952) and the Forest Act, 1968 (Act No. 72 of 1968); and to deal with incidental matters. Atmospheric Pollution Part II - control of noxious or The development should consider Prevention Ordinance No 45 offensive gases, the provisions outlined in the act. of 1965 The proponent should apply for an Part III - atmospheric pollution by Air Emissions permit from the smoke, Ministry of Health and Social Part IV - dust control, and Services (if needed). Part V - air pollution by fumes emitted by vehicles.

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LEGISLATION/POLICIES RELEVANT PROVISIONS RELEVANCE TO PROJECT Hazardous Substance To provide for the control of The handling, usage and storage of Ordinance 14 of 1974 substances which may cause hazardous substances on site injury or ill-health to or death of should be carefully controlled human beings by reason of their according to this Ordinance. toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or the generation of pressure thereby in certain circumstances; to provide for the division of such substances into groups in relation to the degree of danger; to provide for the prohibition and control of the importation, manufacture, sale, use, operation, application, modification, disposal or dumping of such substances; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Soil Conservation Act No 76 Act to consolidate and amend the The proposed activity should of 1969 law relating to the combating and ensure that soil erosion and soil prevention of soil erosion, the pollution is avoided during conservation, improvement and construction and operation. manner of use of the soil and vegetation and the protection of the water sources

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4.3 PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE The PR should ensure that the management actions detailed below should be adhered to during the period before the proposed construction starts. Table 4-2: Planning and design management actions Aspect Management Actions

Visual • It is recommended that more ‘green’ technologies be implemented Impacts within the architectural designs and building materials of the development where possible in order to minimise the visual prominence of such a development within the more natural surrounding landscape. • Natural colours and building materials such as wood and stone should be incorporated as well as the use of indigenous vegetation in order to help beautify the development. • Visual pollutants can further be prevented through mitigations (i.e. keep existing trees, introduce tall indigenous trees; keep structures unpainted and minimising large advertising billboards).

Stormwater • Stormwater should be channelled into the designated water drainage system.

• Ensure that road junctions have good sightlines. • Provide formal road crossings at relevant areas. • Provide for speed reducing interventions such as speed bumps at Traffic relevant road sections. • Ample provision should be made for parking within the proposed layout.

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4.4 CONSTRUCTION PHASE The management actions listed in Table 4-3 apply during the construction phase. This table may be used as a guide when developing EMPs for other construction activities within these development areas. Table 4-3: Construction phase management actions Environmental Impact Management Actions Responsible Feature Person EMP training Lack of EMP All construction workers are to undergo Contractor awareness EMP training that should include as a and the minimum the following: implications • Explanation of the importance of thereof. complying with the EMP. • Discussion of the potential environmental impacts of construction activities. • Employees’ roles and responsibilities, including emergency preparedness. • Explanation of the mitigation measures that must be implemented when particular work groups carry out their respective activities.

Conservation of Loss of • The layout and development design Contractor vegetation biodiversity should incorporate existing trees1. • Trees protected under the Forestry Act 12 of 2001 should be protected within the development and may not be removed without a permit from the Department of Forestry. • Only a limited width +/- 5 m on the side of roads may be partially cleared of vegetation. • Workers are prohibited from collecting wood or other plant products on or near work sites. • No alien species may be planted on or near work areas.

1a “tree” is defined as an indigenous woody perennial plant with a trunk diameter ≥150 mm.

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Environmental Impact Management Actions Responsible Feature Person Lay-down areas Loss of Suitable locations for the contractors lay- Contractor and and materials biodiversity down areas and materials camp should PR camp be identified with the assistance of the PR and the following should be considered in selecting these sites: • The areas designated for the services infrastructure should be used as far possible. • Second option should be degraded land. • Avoid sensitive areas (e.g. rivers/drainage lines).

Hazardous waste Contaminati • All heavy construction vehicles and Contractor on of surface equipment on site should be and provided with a drip tray. groundwater • All heavy construction vehicles sources. should be maintained regularly to prevent oil leakages. • Maintenance and washing of construction vehicles should take place only at a designated workshop area.

Water, Sewage Contaminati • The wash water (grey water) Contractor and grey water on of surface collected from the cleaning of and equipment on-site should not be left groundwater standing for long periods of time as sources and this promotes parasite and bacterial water proliferation. wasting • Grey water should be recycled where able: o Used for dust suppression; o Used to water a vegetable garden, or to support a small nursery; o Used (reused) to clean equipment.

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• Grey water that is not recycled should be removed on a regular basis. • No dumping of waste products of any kind in or in close proximity to water bodies. • Heavy construction vehicles should be kept out of any water bodies and the movement of construction vehicles should be limited where possible to the existing roads and tracks. • Ensure that oil/ fuel spillages from construction vehicles and machinery are minimised and that where these occur, that they are immediately and appropriately dealt with. • Drip trays must be placed underneath construction vehicles when not in use to contain all oil that might be leaking from these vehicles. • Contaminated runoff from the construction sites should be prevented from entering the surface and ground water bodies. • All materials on the construction site should be properly stored. • Disposal of waste from the sites should be properly managed and taken to the designated landfill site in Ongwediva. • Construction workers should be given ablution facilities at the construction sites that are located at least 30 m away from any surface water and ground water resources and should be regularly serviced.

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• Washing of personnel or any equipment should not be allowed on site. Should it be necessary to wash construction equipment these should be done at an area properly suited and prepared to receive and contain polluted waters.

General waste Visual impact • The construction site should be kept Contractor and soil tidy at all times. contaminatio • All domestic and general n construction waste produced on a daily basis should be cleaned and contained daily. • No waste may be buried or burned. • Waste containers (bins) should be emptied regularly and removed from site to a recognised (municipal) waste disposal site. • All recyclable waste needs to be taken to the nearest recycling depot where practical. • A sufficient number of separate bins for hazardous and domestic/general waste must be provided on site. These should be clearly marked as such. • Construction labourers should be sensitised to dispose of waste in a responsible manner and not to litter. • No waste may remain on site after the completion of the project.

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Environmental Impact Management Actions Responsible Feature Person

Topsoil Loss of • When excavations are carried out, Contractor topsoil and topsoil2 should be stockpiled in a associated demarcated area. opportunity • Stockpiled topsoil should be used to costs rehabilitate post-construction degraded areas and/or other nearby degraded areas if such an area is located a reasonable distance from the stockpile.

Rehabilitation Visual impact • Upon completion of the construction Contractor, PR phase consultations should be held with the local community/property owner(s) regarding the post- construction use of remaining excavated areas (if applicable). • In the event that no post- construction uses are requested, all excavated/degraded areas need to be rehabilitated as follows: o Excavated areas may only be backfilled with clean or inert fill. No material of hazardous nature (e.g. sand removed with an oil spill) may be dumped as backfill. o Rehabilitated excavated areas need to match the contours of the existing landscape. o The rehabilitated area should not be higher (or lower) than nearby drainage channels. This ensures the efficiency of revegetation and reduces the chances of potential erosion. o Topsoil is to be spread across excavated areas evenly.

2 Topsoil is defined here as the top 150mm of surface material, which accounts for the seedbank.

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Environmental Impact Management Actions Responsible Feature Person o Deep ripping of areas to be rehabilitated is required, not just simple scarification, so as to enable rip lines to hold water after heavy rainfall. o Ripping should be done along slopes, not up and down a slope, which could lead to enhanced erosion.

Road safety Injury or loss • Demarcate roads to be used by Contractor of life construction vehicles clearly. • Off-road driving should not be allowed. • All vehicles that transport materials to and from the site must be roadworthy. • Drivers that transport materials should have a valid driver’s license and should adhere to all traffic rules. • Loads upon vehicles should be properly secured to avoid items falling off the vehicle.

Safety around Injury or loss • Excavations should be left open for Contractor work sites of life the shortest time possible. • Excavate short lengths of trenches and box areas for services or foundations in a manner that will not leave the trench unattended for more than 24 hours. • Demarcate excavated areas and topsoil stockpiles with danger tape. • All building materials and equipment are to be stored only within set out and demarcated work areas. • Only road construction personnel will be allowed within these work areas.

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• Comply with all waste related management actions stated above in this table.

Ablutions Non- • Separate toilets should be available Contractor compliance for men and women and should with Health clearly be indicated as such. and Safety • Portable toilets (i.e. easily Regulations transportable) should be available at every construction site: o 1 toilet for every 15 females. o 1 toilet for every 30 males. o Sewage needs to be removed on a regular basis to an approved (municipal) sewage disposal site in Ongwediva. o Alternatively, sewage may be pumped into sealable containers and stored until it can be removed. o Workers responsible for cleaning the toilets should be provided with environmentally friendly detergents, latex gloves and masks. Open fires Injury or loss • No open fires may be made Contractor of life anywhere on site.

General health and Injury or loss • A fully stocked first aid kit should Contractor safety of life permanently be available on-site as well as an adequately trained member of staff capable of administering first aid. • All workers should have access to and wear the relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).

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• Sufficient potable water reserves should be available to workers at all times. • No person should be allowed to smoke close to fuel storage facilities or portable toilets (if toilets are chemical toilets – the chemicals are flammable). • No workers should be allowed to drink alcohol during work hours. • No workers should be allowed on site if under the influence of alcohol. • Building rubble and domestic waste should be stored in skips until removed from site. • Condoms should be accessible/ available to all construction workers. • Access to Antiretroviral medication should be facilitated.

Dust Nuisance and • A watering truck should be used on Contractor health gravel roads with the heaviest vehicle impacts movement especially during dry and windy conditions. However, due consideration should be given to water restrictions during times of drought. • The use of waterless dust suppression means (e.g. lignosulphonate products such as Dustex) should be considered. • Cover any stockpiles with plastic to minimise windblown dust. • Dust protection masks should be provided to workers if they complain about dust.

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Environmental Impact Management Actions Responsible Feature Person Noise Nuisance Work hours should be restricted to Contractor impacts between 08h00 and 17h00 where construction involving the use of heavy equipment, power tools and the movement of heavy vehicles is less than 500 m from residential areas. If an exception to this provision is required, all residents within the 500 m radius should be given 1 week’s written notice. Recruitment of Negative The Contractor should adhere to the Contractor labourers conflict following provisions as a minimum: regarding • Adhere to the legal provisions in the recruitment Labour Act for the recruitment of labour (target percentages for gender balance, optimal use of local labour and SME’s, etc.). • Recruitment should not take place at construction sites. • Ensure that all sub-contractors are aware of recommended recruitment procedures and discourage any recruitment of labour outside these agreed upon procedures. • Contractors should give preference in terms of recruitment of subcontractors and individual labourers to those who are qualified and from the Ongwediva project area and only then look to surrounding towns. • Clearly explain to all jobseekers the terms and conditions of their respective employment contracts (e.g. period of employment etc.) – make use of interpreters where necessary.

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Environmental Impact Management Actions Responsible Feature Person Communication Negative The Contractor or proponent should Contractor, plan conflict with draft a Communication Plan, which Proponent I&APs should outline as a minimum the following: • How Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs), who require ongoing communication for the duration of the construction period, will be identified and recorded and who will manage and update these records. • How these I&APs will be consulted on an ongoing basis. • Make provision for grievance mechanisms – i.e. how concerns can be lodged/ recorded and how feedback will be delivered as well as further steps of arbitration in the event that feedback is deemed unsatisfactory.

General Negative • The PR must appoint an ECO to liaise Contractor, communication conflict with between the Contractor, I&APs, ECO, PR I&APs Developer. • The Contractor shall at every monthly site meeting report on the status of the implementation of all provisions of the EMP. • The Contractor should implement the EMP awareness training as stipulated above in this table. • The Contractor must list I&APs of the project and their contact details with whom ongoing communication would be required for the duration of the contract. This list, together with the Communication Plan must be agreed upon and given to the PR before construction commences.

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• The Communication Plan, once agreed upon by the Developer, shall be legally binding. • All communication with I&APs must take place through the ECO. • A copy of the EMP must be available at the site office and should be accessible to all I&APs. • Key representatives from the above- mentioned list need to be invited to attend monthly site meetings to raise any concerns and issues regarding project progress. • The Contractor should liaise with the Developer regarding all issues related to community consultation and negotiation before construction commences. • A procedure should be put in place to ensure that concerns raised have been followed-up and addressed. • All people on the I&APs list should be informed about the availability of the complaints register and associated grievance mechanisms in writing by the PR prior to the commencement of construction activities.

Archaeology Loss of • Should a heritage site or Contractor heritage archaeological site be uncovered or resources discovered during the construction phase of the project, a “chance find” procedure should be applied in the order they appear below: o If operating machinery or equipment, stop work; o Demarcate the site with danger tape;

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Environmental Impact Management Actions Responsible Feature Person o Determine GPS position if possible; o Report findings to the construction foreman; o Report findings, site location and actions taken to superintendent; o Cease any works in immediate vicinity; o Visit site and determine whether work can proceed without damage to findings; o Determine and demarcate exclusion boundary; o Site location and details to be added to the project’s Geographic Information System (GIS) for field confirmation by archaeologist; o Inspect site and confirm addition to project GIS; o Advise the National Heritage Council of Namibia (NHCN) and request written permission to remove findings from work area; and o Recovery, packaging and labelling of findings for transfer to National Museum. • Should human remains be found, the following actions will be required: o Apply the chance find procedure as described above; o Schedule a field inspection with an archaeologist to confirm that remains are human; o Advise and liaise with the NHCN and Police; and

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Environmental Impact Management Actions Responsible Feature Person o Remains will be recovered and removed either to the National Museum or the National Forensic Laboratory.

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4.5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PHASE The management actions included in Table 4-4 below apply during the operation and maintenance phase of these developments. Table 4-4: Operation and maintenance management actions Environmental Impact Management Actions Person Feature Responsible EMP training Lack of EMP All contractors appointed for Contractor awareness and maintenance work on the development the must ensure that all personnel are aware implications of necessary health, safety and thereof environmental considerations applicable to their respective work.

Water Surface and • Ensure that surface run-off Proponent, groundwater water accumulating on-site are Contractor, contamination channeled and captured through a proper storm water management system to be treated in an appropriate manner before disposal into the environment. • Watering of the grass should tale place during times of least sunlight to avoid significant evaporation.

• No dumping of waste products of any kind in or in close proximity to any surface water bodies. • Contaminated runoff from the various operational activities should be prevented from entering any surface or ground water bodies. • Disposal of waste from the various activities should be properly managed.

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Environmental Impact Management Actions Person Feature Responsible Aesthetics Visual impacts The proponent should consult with a Proponent view to incorporate the relevant local/national/international development guidelines which addresses the following: • The incorporation of indigenous vegetation into the development. • To mark the area with appropriate road warning signs (e.g. the road curves to the left/right)

Private Open Surface and • The use of fertilizers on the grass Proponent Space groundwater should be limited and should be maintenance contamination applied in accordance with the directions given on the packaging. • Discourage the overuse of fertilizers in on the grass of the sport stadium.

Waste Waste • Sufficient waste storage Proponent management containers should be available on site. • Waste should be removed from the sport stadium on a regular basis by an authorised waste management company. • Waste should be disposed of at a municipal approved waste disposal site. • Hazardous waste is separated from non-hazardous waste. • Hazardous waste should be disposed of at a registered hazardous waste disposal site.

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4.6 DECOMMISSIONING PHASE The decommissioning of these developments is not foreseen as the intended development is envisaged to be permanent. In the event that this infrastructure development is decommissioned the following management actions should apply. Table 4-5: Decommissioning phase management actions

Environmental Management Actions Feature Deconstruction Many of the mitigation measures prescribed for construction activity for activity these developments (Table 4-3 above) would be applicable to some of the decommissioning activities. These should be adhered to where applicable. Rehabilitation In the event that decommissioning is deemed necessary, excavations need to be rehabilitated according to the management actions laid out in Table 4-3 above.

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4.7 CONCLUSION The actions included in this report aim to assist in the avoidance, management and/or mitigation of negative impacts on the environment that may result from the proposed activities. Should the measures recommended in this EMP be implemented and monitored, SPC is confident that the risks identified in the FESR can be reduced to acceptable levels.

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