Fishing industry raises alarm over by-catch limits

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2025-08-17

WALVIS BAY, 16 February 2018 - Chairperson of the Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations, Matti Amukwa. (Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 17 AUG (NAMPA) – The fishing industry has voiced deep concern over Cabinet’s recent decision to impose a 2 per cent cap on by-catch, warning that the measure could cripple operations, increase costs, and threaten jobs if implemented without sector-specific consultations.
Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) chairperson Matti Amukwa, speaking at the launch of the 13th National Fish Consumption Day at Walvis Bay on Frid...

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