Walu Fishing accuses fisheries ministry of unfair treatment under GERP

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2025-11-13

WALVIS BAY, 26 October 2015 - Some 900 fishermen from different companies at Walvis Bay stopped work on Monday, demanding better salaries and medical care at sea, amongst other demands. ( Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 13 NOV (NAMPA) – Walu Fishing Investments Managing Director, Erna Loch has accused the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform of unfair treatment and discrimination in the implementation of the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP).
Loch in a recent statement addressed to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, claimed that the system has failed to deliver genuine empowerment the fishing industry.
According to Lo...

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