The high seas offer opportunities for fishing, scientific research and the discovery of valuable marine resources. But with countries having different levels of access to technology and expertise, questions remain about how these waters should be protected and who benefits from what they offer.
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to Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, who said Cabinet has approved changes to strengthen the country's outdated fishing laws.
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) fears job losses in the industry because of the newly introduced bycatch limits.
The Chairperson, Matti Amukwa, highlighted the concern at a recent event at Walvis Bay.
Divundu Town Council and the Municipality of Kariba in Zimbabwe will collaborate on economic development as an extension of the memorandum of understanding between Mashonaland West Province and Kavango East Region.
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has called on the mining and fishing industries in the Erongo Region to invest in the development and upgrading of transport infrastructure.
