Also known as: Sandpiper marine phosphate project
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The Namibian
… cle 41 states that ministers are individually accountable for the administration of their ministries and collectively responsible for the work of Cabinet to the president and parliament.” SPYL’s call comes as it pushes for the ECC granted to the Sandpiper marine phosphate project …
Swapo youth league wants Cabinet to vet permitsThe Namibian
… If a blue economy policy had already been in place, the recently approved and widely criticised Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project may have faced greater hurdles, with stronger enforcement of environmental and sustainability principles. …
Protecting Namibia’s Thriving Blue EconomyThe Namibian
… Last week, environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti approved an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate project, led by businessman Knowledge Katti and his business partner, Mohammed Al Barwani, one of Oman’s richest businessmen. …
President opposes phosphateWindhoek Observer
Renthia Kaimbi and Sostenus Wilherm Independent Patriots for Change leader Dr Panduleni Itula, has challenged the issuance of an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to Namibia Marine Phosphate (Pty) Ltd for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project through a notice of appeal a …
Itula appeals against phosphate ECC decisionWindhoek Observer
Staff Writer Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) has received an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for Mining Licence 170 and its Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, although the company says the approval does not allow mining to begin immediately. …
Environmental clearance granted for Sandpiper marine phosphate projectInformanté
… The Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project (“Sandpiper Project”) is a marine phosphate deposit located offshore, comprising some 1.6 billion tons of resources and 132 million tons of ore reserves of pelletal phosphate, aiming to establish a fertiliser industry in Namibia, contributin …
Fishing confederation threatens court action against phosphate miningNew Era
… In a widely circulated letter to Environmental Commissioner Timoteus Mufeti, the industry is demanding an explanation for the decision to grant the ECC for the proposed Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, despite previous correspondence from the fishing industry allegedly remaini …
Industry enlists Namandje in anti-phosphate fight …our ocean isn’t for sale, says ARThe Namibian
Namibian businessman Knowledge Katti’s Namibia Marine Phosphate has received the greenlight for its controversial Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project, with political parties and conservationists raising concerns over the decision. …
Katti’s Sandpiper phosphate clearance upsets conservationists, politiciansInformanté
Staff Reporter NAMIBIAN Marine Phosphate (NMP) is facing stiff opposition following the issuance of an Environmental Clearance Certificate for its controversial Sandpiper Project, bringing the proposed offshore marine phosphate mining operation closer to implementation. …
Marine phosphate mining project gets green light amid fishing industry concernsThe Namibian
… NAMIBIAN PLANS In Namibia, the push for marine mining is being led by Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) Pty Ltd through the Sandpiper Project. …
Marine phosphate mining: Who profits and who pays?The Swapo Party Youth League wants the Cabinet to oversee environmental clearance decisions, arguing that ministers must supervise decisions within their ministries. Critics including former Cabinet minister Helmut Angula warn that Cabinet involvement could politicise the process and that administrators should remain responsible for ECC applications.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Swapo Party Youth League wants the Cabinet to oversee environmental clearance decisions, arguing that ministers must supervise decisions within their ministries. Critics including former Cabinet minister Helmut Angula warn that Cabinet involvement could politicise the process and that administrators should remain responsible for ECC applications.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is advancing sustainable use of marine resources through an integrated management approach that supports local communities and fair economic benefits while protecting ocean health. Current ocean industries include fishing, aquaculture, mining, shipping, and tourism, with future opportunities in renewable energy, marine biotechnology, and carbon trading.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reportedly objects to environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti's approval of an environmental clearance certificate for Namibian Marine Phosphate's Sandpiper project to mine for fertilisers in the Atlantic Ocean, saying Namibia should not be used for an ocean experiment. The president held a meeting with senior government officials this week to express concerns about the decision made without apparent consultation on a matter of massive public interest.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Independent Patriots for Change leader Dr Panduleni Itula has filed an appeal and legal objection against the Environmental Clearance Certificate granted to Namibia Marine Phosphate (Pty) Ltd for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, arguing the decision violates Namibia's environmental law and the precautionary principle, particularly given that marine seabed bulk dredging is unprecedented globally.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian Marine Phosphate has received an Environmental Clearance Certificate for Mining Licence 170 and its Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, valid for three years, though mining cannot begin immediately and the company must complete additional permitting requirements and implement detailed environmental monitoring programmes.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Confederation of Namibian Fishermen's Association has threatened legal action after an Environmental Clearance Certificate was granted for the Namibia Marine Phosphate mining project, a marine phosphate deposit comprising 1.6 billion tons of resources. The confederation argues the Sandpiper Project poses risks to the Benguela Marine Ecosystem, the fishing industry and the environment, and has demanded transparency from environmental and agricultural officials.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations has enlisted lawyer Sisa Namandje to challenge the Environmental Clearance Certificate granted to Namibia Marine Phosphate for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, citing the Environmental Commissioner's lack of transparency and failure to address the industry's repeated concerns since 2022.
11 August 2026 · New Era →
The environmental commissioner issued an environmental clearance certificate on 5 August for Knowledge Katti's Namibia Marine Phosphate's Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project offshore Namibia, valid until 5 August 2029. The decision has triggered opposition from the IPC and conservationists who have raised long-running environmental and industry concerns.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Marine Phosphate received an Environmental Clearance Certificate for its Sandpiver Project, an offshore marine phosphate mining operation, despite sustained opposition from Namibia's fishing industry and environmental groups who warn of potential damage to marine ecosystems and fisheries.
10 August 2026 · Informanté →