Vessels caught fishing illegally in Namibian waters could soon face fines of up to N$10 million.
That's according to Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, who said Cabinet has approved changes to strengthen the country's outdated fishing laws.
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.
The Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor believes corruption in the fishing industry will continue if the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act is not amended.
Tegako Donatus is adamant that the current fisheries law gave birth to the biggest corruption scandal in the country.
Namibia and Sierra Leone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their bilateral and multilateral agreements, with a focus on cooperation in key areas such as agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, trade and investment, and marine resources.
