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.
The police have arrested two more suspects in a N$29.9 million fraud from a fishing company at Walvis Bay.
The latest arrest brings the total number of suspects to six.
Victoria George (34), who is self-employed, is believed to be the mastermind of the alleged fraud and money laundering case.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is warning people not to approach wandering seals on the beach or in public areas since doing so could endanger them.
The former employees of Namsov Fishing Company will receive full-time employment at Shore Recruitment before the end of this month.
This was promised by Acting Executive Director Ueritjiua Kauaria after receiving a petition from the employees.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, in its oversight visits to aquaculture projects of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, disclosed that fish production faces seasonal constraints due to the absence of greenhouse plastic covers, limiting the capacity for year-round fish production
Consultations by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources to discuss the recruitment process for the 700 Okapale fishermen have started at Walvis Bay.
The consultations are being conducted with the successful bidder of horse mackerel and hike quota.
The more than 600 fishermen who allegedly resigned from the Cavema Joint Venture at Walvis Bay have appealed to the government to give them active employment instead of a monthly allowance.
