The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is hosting the Strategy for the Transformation of the Agri-food Sector (STAS) workshop.
The workshop aims to kick-start the implementation of the strategy and discuss financing modalities as well as monitoring and evaluation.
A joint operation by the police, Namibian Defence Force (NDF), fisheries officials and conservancies has led to the seizure of fish caught illegally in the Zambezi Region valued at over N$92,000.
The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust's (NFCPT) gala dinner held in Rundu raised more than N$324,000.
The money will be used for educational and social development projects in the Kavango East Region.
A considerable number of residents in Rundu gathered at Romanus Kampungu Secondary School to participate in the 13th Annual National Fish Consumption Market Day.
Namibia's fisheries sector is facing growing challenges, from overfishing to climate change. This week, experts, policymakers, and industry leaders gathered at Walvis Bay for a two-day Sustainable Fisheries Seminar.
Namibia's ocean is more than waves and water. Rather, it is a lifeline for food, jobs, and the broader economy.
The country's marine research community is celebrating a decade of scientific progress.
Etosha Fishing Company is under pressure to land the historic 10,000 metric tonnes of pilchard allocated by the government.
The company landed its first consignment of pilchards last week following an 8-year ban. This is after the government decided to grant Eco Fish Farm 10,000 metric tonnes.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform questioned the industry's N$300 million contribution to government coffers, while the sector's revenue in 2024 was N$14 billion.
This week, Minister Inge Zaamwani is consulting various sub-sectors of the fishing industry at Walvis Bay.
Cabinet has given the go-ahead to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform to implement measures aimed at reducing bycatch and protecting Namibia's marine resources.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Inge Zaamwaani as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Management.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the announcement at State House today.
