PyroNam Biochar Group Scheme Management

PyroNam Biochar Group Scheme Management PyroNam’s objective is to improve the social, environmental, and economic advantages for group scheme members and the wider community, while also advocating for sustainable biochar production and bush thinning methods. This is achievable by obtaining certification from The European Biochar Certificate (EBC) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The provided links offer stakeholders […]

The proposed exploration of base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals, on EPL 8403, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

The Proponent Votorantim Metals Namibia (Pty) Ltd, proposes the exploration of base and rare metals, industrial metals and precious metals on EPL 8403. The Proponent proposes to conduct exploration by using methods that may include geological mapping, geochemical surveys, geophysical surveys, RAB and RC drilling. The EPL is located located 6km north of Kombat in […]

Proposed mechanized bush thinning operations and construction of a biomass processing (Charcoal Burning Retort System), storage and packaging plant on Farm Gai Kaisa No. 159, Otjozondjupa Region.

Charcoal production in Namibia presents strategies to combat bush encroachment, supplement farming income, and contribute to employment creation. Retort Charcoal Producers (Pty) Ltd, will be thinning out invader bush for the reclamation of rangeland and selling the biomass, generating income. The biomass process and manufacturing plant will include retort kilns carbonising the biomass to charcoal, a […]

Proposed Otjikoto agricultural project, Otjozondjupa Region

The proposed Otjikoto agricultural project size at the end of the final phase will be 135 hectares. The intention is to initially plant fodder for cattle such as Rhodes Katambora grass as well as rotational crops such as maize and wheat. Should the trial be successful additional crops could be considered.