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Namibia: Government to formalise 200m trawling ban as industry questions temporary relaxation – News

Namibia: Government to formalise 200m trawling ban as industry questions temporary relaxation – News

Africa Links 24 with Hertta Maria Amutenja
Published on 2026-04-28 17:00:00

The government will formalise the prohibition of trawling inside the 200 metre isobath by September, turning what has been used as a management tool into law.

Agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani made the announcement yesterday during the ministry’s performance review and planning workshop for the 2026/27 financial year.

Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says the process is being fast-tracked.

“The minister has called for gazetting the…

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