Ester Mbathera Trade specialists and legal practitioners have flagged governance issues in the Namibian fishing industry. The issues rose to the surface following a lawyers’ proposals to Namibian right holders by their clients Erongo Sea Products (Pty) Ltd (ESP) and Erongo Marine Enterprises (Pty) Ltd (EME) for a win-win solution to resolve existing conflicts among...
November 1, 2024
Tag: fishing
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National Coordination Mechanism on Decent Work introduced in fishing sector
Namibia has introduced the National Coordination Mechanism on Decent Work in the fisheries sector. The mechanism is a body that will ensure that there is social and labour compliance in the fishing industry. Namibia ratified the International Labour Organisation’s Work in Fishing Convention 188, which requires member states to set up a coordination mechanism to...
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Labour Ministry addresses fishing sector working conditions
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation says it is establishing the National Coordination Mechanism to address poor working conditions in the fishing industry. The National Coordination Mechanism is a body that will address the decent work challenges and opportunities in the fishing supply chain. A 17-member board will further address issues such...
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Namibia: Tweyapo Fishing Grants Hope to Student in Need
In a tale that embodies the power of kindness and community, second-year Business Administration student Wilhelmina Kashima has been granted a life-changing gift of a brandnew electric wheelchair, thanks to the generosity of Tweyapo Fishing Investment. Just over a week ago, the story of Kashima’s plight was shared by New Era, resonating deeply with readers...
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Namibians hold 90% of fishing rights – Mbumba
President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibians own 90% of fishing rights in the country, as the government moves to localising resource ownership. The move aims to benefit the nation’s economy. “The promotion of Namibianisation is progressing well, and to date, the sector employs about 18,000 Namibians, which is good progress,” said Mbumba while delivering the State...
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Former Namsov Fishing Company employees to gain full-time employment
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 workers lost their jobs around 2018 when Namsov’s horse marckerel quota was reduced. Namsov has since been taken...
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Venaani raises concerns over employment redress programme in fishing industry
Official opposition leader McHenry Venaani has issued questions to fisheries and marine resources minister Derek Klazen on the effectiveness of the Government Employment Redress Programme (Gerp) in the fisheries sector. Venaani issued a notice to question the minister in parliament on 14 March to seek clarity on various aspects of the programme’s implementation and its...
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Blue Sea Fishing Company fishermen to receive personal finance skills training
The Secretary General of the Mining, Metal, Maritime, and Construction Union, Joseph ||Garoeb, says that fishermen employed by Blue Sea Fishing Company on the Estai Vessel will receive training on personal finance skills and financial wellness to equip them to better manage their finances as their salaries increase. This was highlighted by ||Garoeb during the...
