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Namibia: Fishing industry raises alarm over by-catch limits – News

Namibia: Fishing industry raises alarm over by-catch limits – News

Africa Links 24 with Isabel Bento
Published on 2025-08-18 18:34:52

The fishing industry has voiced deep concern over the Cabinet’s recent decision to impose a 2% cap on by-catch, warning that the measure could cripple operations, increase costs, and threaten jobs if implemented without sector-specific consultations.

Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations chairperson Matti Amukwa, speaking at the launch of the 13th National Fish Consumption Day at Walvis Bay on Friday, said the directive was announced “in lightning speed” through the media…

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