Fishermen threaten to boycott independence celebrations over unresolved quota dispute

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2025-03-19

WINDHOEK, 10 March 2025 - Fishermen gathered at the fisheries ministry in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 19 MAR (NAMPA) – The frustrated Namsov and Samherji fishermen have vowed to camp at the Fisheries and Marine Resources office on 21 March in search for a satisfactory response to their earlier demands.
The fishermen’s demands extend to broader employment concerns, including job security, fair wages, and improved working conditions.
The group who petitioned the fisheries minister in Windhoek on 10 March, are demanding an immediate reso...

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