Namibian Sun

OGONE TLHAGEWINDHOEKFormer crew members of the Heinaste fishing vessel, which formerly belonged to Icelandic fishing company Samherji, have accused new owners Tunacor Fishing of side-lining them.Tunacor recently bought the vessel in a deal worth US$18...

RONELLE RADEMEYERWINDHOEKThe board of the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) says there exists 'anecdotal evidence' that the company's suspended CEO, Mike Nghipunya, is giving orders to managers from jail.Nghipunya was arrested in February after...

ELLANIE SMIT WINDHOEKThe Namibian hake fisheries have reduced seabird bycatch substantially; however, regulations need to be updated to ensure international best practices. Seabird bycatch is a serious challenge for the conservation and sustainability of fisheries....

OGONE TLHAGEWINDHOEKA Lüderitz-based community trust, Eshisha Development and Reconciliation Organisation, fears financial losses over a small fishing quota allocation after it participated in the recent auction spearheaded by the finance ministry.The non-governmental organisation paid N$75...

OGONE TLHAGE WINDHOEKThe National Fishing Corporation (Fishcor) has applied to be considered in the allocation of fishing quotas, and wants its status as the recipient of the ‘development objectives’ quotas restored.The application...