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Low lithium prices cripple Xinfeng Investment

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Xinfeng Investments has requested that the Ministry of Mines and Energy speed up approval of its license to export processed lithium ore before the year ends.

Xinfeng representatives said the delay in issuing the export permit and mining license, coupled with low lithium prices, is crippling the company.

Xinfeng apologises over destruction of ancestral graves Uis

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Community members at Uis are dismayed about the alleged destruction of ancestral graves by Xinfeng Investments' mining activities.

The mine operates a few kilometres outside Uis, under the Daure Daman Traditional Authority in the Erongo Region.

Uis community accuses Xinfeng Investments of illegal mining

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Community and conservancy members at Uis in the Erongo Region are accusing Xinfeng Investments of illegal mining.

This follows an order from mining commissioner Isabella Chirchir for the Chinese company to cease operations on 16 November.

Politicians urged to address water shortage in Otjimbingwe

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Residents at Otjmbingwe and surrounding areas urged politicians to solve issues of water shortage at the settlement.

Some Otjmbingwe residents are optimistic about the upcoming elections, which they will be participating in.

Usakos residents seek clarity on basic income grant criteria

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Usakos residents have asked for clarification about the government's conditional basic income grant criteria.

Residents at Usakos in the Erongo Region flocked to the community hall daily since the registration for the conditional basic income grant of N$600 started last week.

Women police officers face barriers to climb ranks

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The SADC Secretariat says women police officers in Southern Africa remain chronically under-represented in campaigns to combat transnational organised crime.

Women leaders in policing are exploring barriers that hinder their progress in leadership at Swakopmund.