Namibian fishermen are actively seeking compensation from the Icelandic fishing company, Samherji, due to the devastating effects of the Fishrot scandal, which has left many without jobs and struggling to make ends meet.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has announced an increase in compensation for losses incurred in human-wildlife conflict.

Minister Pohamba Shifeta says compensation is now set at N$100,000, up from the previous N$50,000. 

Residents in Mukwe and Ndiyona constituencies of the Kavango East Region are the latest to join the call for a revision of compensation paid to victims of human-wildlife conflict, as they engaged with members of the parliamentary standing committee on natural resources.