Africa Links 24 with Walter Kariko
Published on 2026-06-04 10:00:00
Fishing for subsistence is the oldest and most sustainable form of fishing, dating back to 40 000–10 000 BCE.
In Namibia, small-scale fishers have long been overlooked in policies. Yet the sector supports more than 1 500 seasonal and full-time workers, landing about 3 000 tonnes worth N$27.6 million annually.
Despite this contribution, these women and men remain among the most marginalised groups in the coastal economy.
In other countries, they are considered ‘artisanal fishers’….
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