Fishing industry players have raised concerns regarding bycatch regulations, difficulties in replacing deceased shareholders, and the absence of a legal framework governing the small-scale fishing sector.

The Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has vowed non-interference in internal traditional issues but assured intervention when the need arises.

The Law Society of Namibia (LSN) and the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) have formalised a partnership to enhance the country's legal framework.