Fishing Industry

Thriving Market for Secondhand Fishing Gear in Windhoek’s Industrial Hub

Despite being far from coastal fishing hubs, secondhand fishing nets and heavy-duty ropes are in high demand in Windhoek’s Northern Industrial area. According to Ketemba Tjipepa from One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne, vendors report that business is thriving, proving a strong inland market for these maritime materials. Ketemba also spoke to one more vendor on their experience: Catch last night's full news bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights you can watch NewsOnOne at […]

15 February, 2025 30 2

Namibia

No Change in Namibia’s Corruption Score

Namibia's corruption ranking remains the same as last year. Graham Hopwood from the Institute for Public Policy Research links this to the Fishrot case dragging on, lack of fishing industry reforms, and failure to amend laws like the Marine Resources Act.

12 February, 2025 46

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: ANONYMOS X WALVISBAAI: A Candid Conversation on Local Struggles and the Reality of Life in Walvis Bay

Nov 20, 2024 In a candid conversation with local activists and residents of Walvis Bay, an anonymous call campaign has sparked a dialogue on the challenges faced by the town, which is often overshadowed by its image as a key port city. The campaign, aimed at shedding light on issues too often ignored by politicians, reveals a town struggling with unemployment, underfunded public services, and ongoing community unrest. Below […]

20 November, 2024 15

Africa

No answers for Ghanaian fishery observer’s family months after suspected death

By Awudu Salami Sulemana Yoda ,via Mongabay The brother of a Ghanaian fisheries observer who went missing from his assigned vessel last October says the family has received no information from the authorities investigating the case. Yohane Abayateye tells Mongabay the family is now considering legal action to compel the Ghana Police Service to release the findings of its investigation, especially the DNA test results that […]

2 May, 2024 21

Namibia

IPPR investigates human rights impact of fishrot scandal

Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research, Frederico Links has announced that after a public meeting in Walvis Bay addressing the human rights impact of the Fishrot corruption scandal, the institute will compile a report set for publication in 2024. This report aims to advocate for restitution for affected individuals and communities.

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