Some fish farmers in Kavango East have now resorted to letting their fish feed on the plant material found in and around the ponds for six months. 

Farmers say they are unable to secure subsidised fish feed from the government due to shortages. 

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) has received a fleet of vehicles under the Livestock Support Programme to strengthen veterinary services in the Northern Communal Areas.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), Inge Zaamwani, has said any individual who wishes to practise must be duly registered with the Veterinary Council of Namibia.

The president of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA), Paulus Hango, says fishing industry workers are facing deteriorating working conditions, salary reductions, and possible job losses.

Swapo Party MP Tuulikki Abraham has backed the Petroleum Amendment Bill, saying parliament must align existing laws with the Executive's decision to shift certain petroleum oversight powers to the Presidency.