The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) has warned the government against auctioning fishing quotas.

Its Chairperson, Matti Amukwa, said the approach discourages the nationalisation of the industry.

Amukwa was speaking at the annual fishing industry address at Walvis Bay.

Farmers in the Zambezi Region are slowly developing interest in fruit farming, with notable fruit orchards popping up in various communities after realising the business potential in fruit farming.

The government has maintained its stance on the export of minerals in their raw forms.