Hundreds of people in Walvis Bay have petitioned the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) to reconsider the environmental approval for marine phosphate mining.

Namibia has approved environmental clearance for marine phosphate mining about 120 kilometres southwest of Walvis Bay.

The rezoning of Brakwater on the outskirts of Windhoek to cater for residential and industrial projects formed part of the City of Windhoek council meeting in-depth deliberations.

This follows after the matter was brought forth for consideration of an industrial bricklaying project in the area.