Fishing

The Benguela current, the fleet at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, and the processing that grew around them.

Part of Namibia

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1885 - Die Gartenlaube (1885) b 379. Caption: " Die Walfischbai. Nach einer Originalskizze von Dr. Pechuel-Loesche.".
1920 - Whale bones at Walvisbaai circa 1920-1930 a. A trainload of whale bones at Walvis Bay.
1925 - South African O&K 2-8-0. South African ex DSWA O K 8-coupled tender (2-8-0), ex German South West Africa, coupling to a trainload of whale bones at Walvis Bay.
2003 - ISS006-E-37956 - View of South Africa. View of South Africa taken during ISS Expedition 6.
2004 - Fishermen Walvis Bay Namibia Luca Galuzzi 2004. Fishermen in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
2004 - Flamingos Wavisbay. Flamingos, Saline, Walvisbay, Namibia.
2004 - Salzwasser Wavisbay. Saline, Walvisbay, Namibia.
2005 - Sandstorm while driving from Swakopmund to Walfish Bay, 2005. Road between Swakopmund and Walfish Bay, Namibia; sandstorm.
2006 - NA-walvis-2. Walbeobachtung in der Bucht von Walvis Bay.
2010 - Walvis Bay Raft-135. 'The Raft' a popular restaurant in Walvis Bay.
2011 - 2011-02-11 24. Lighthouse of Walvis Bay, Namibia.
2011 - Kuiseb River Nears the Ocean. Natural-colour image of the Kuiseb River. Around Walvis Bay, where the Kuiseb has traditionally drained into the sea, salt works appear as rectangular shapes of orange and brown. Nearby shallow water appears green. South of the salt works, nature takes over. Irregularly shaped dark patches indicate standing water on the desert surface where water has apparently pooled at the end of the Kuiseb River. In the east, the river’s braided channels resemble dark, tangled threads. This image shows numerous sand dunes that have migrated past the Kuiseb and now border on Walvis Bay.
2011 - NA Walvisbat Wikivoyage banner. Walvisbay (Namibia) wikivoyage banner.
2011-09-26 - The New Colonizers: Spain's Appetite for Hake Threatens Namibia's Fish. Namibian waters are among the world's richest fishing grounds. Officials there have been lauded for tight fisheries controls, and for stemming the power of foreign fishing companies. But an investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has found that the system isn't working for Namibia's most valuable fish: hake.
2012 - Port of Walvis Bay line handlers prepare to take in mooring lines from high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2) as the ship pulls into Walvis Bay, Namibia, May 22, 2012, for a port visit in support of Africa Partnership 120522-N-JL721-013. Port of Walvis Bay line handlers prepare to take in mooring lines from high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2) as the ship pulls into Walvis Bay, Namibia, May 22, 2012, for a port visit in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2012. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.
2012 - U.S. Service members assigned to high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2) dig a hole for a fence post during a community service project at the Walvis Bay district damara tern breeding ground in Walvis Bay, Namibia 120522-N-JL721-031. U.S. Service members assigned to high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2) dig a hole for a fence post during a community service project at the Walvis Bay district Damara tern ( Sternula balaenarum ) breeding ground in Walvis Bay, Namibia, May 22, 2012. The fence was built to help protect the endangered birds by preventing vehicles from entering and damaging the habitat where they breed. The project was conducted in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2012. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.
2013 - Namibia Walvis Bay 1. Tour von Walvis Bay zur Robbenbank.
2014 - Zelia India shipwreck, November 2014. Zelia India shipwreck, south of Henties Bay.
2014 - Carrissa bispinosa. Vu dans un Jardin de Walvis Bay.
2014 - Heavy lift vessel Xiang Rui Kou (COSCO). Absenkbares Schwergutschiff Xiang Rui Kou (COSCO).
2014 - Loading sea salt at evaporation pond, Walvis Bay (2014). Meersalz-Verladung am Salzbecken in Walvis Bay (2014).
2014 - Walvis Bay - Epave de Navire servant à l' ostréiculture proche. Cette épave ancrée dans la Baie sert aux ostréiculteurs.
2014 - Walvis Bay - Port de plaisance. Des voiliers dans la baie.
2014 - Walvis Bay - Tournepierre à collier et Bécasseau. Oiseaux migrateur: Arenaria interpres (Tournepierre à collier), Bécasseau.
2015 - Zeila IMO 7382835 S Namibia 05-10-2015. Wrack Zeila 2015 vor Namibia.
2015-11-10 - NANLO calls on fishing companies to swallow their pride and cut losses. The Namibia National Labour Organisation (NANLO) has called on fishing companies to swallow their pride and cut losses and to embrace the workers so that they can find an amicable solution to the problems that have arisen. This call comes at a time when over 4 thousand sea going workers are on a long standing strike demanding better wages and working conditions as well as a fixed overtime rate.
2016 - Walvis Bay-Bateau d'observation des otaries. Walvis Bay (Namibie): bateau d'observation des otaries à fourrure et des pélicans.
2016 - Walvis Bay-Bateaux pour l'observation des otaries. Walvis Bay (Namibie): bateaux d'observation des otaries à fourrure et des pélicans.
2016 - Walvis Bay-Bord de mer (1). Bord de mer à Walvis Bay (Namibie).
2016 - Walvis Bay-Déchargement des poches à huîtres. Déchargement des poches à huîtres à Walvis Bay (Namibie).
2016 - Walvis Bay-Maverick Guardian. Walvis Bay (Namibie): le transporteur de vrac Maverick Guardian (IMO: 9592537), construit en 2012, actuellement sous pavillon grec.
2016 - Walvis Bay-Namdock III. Le Namdock III, dock flottant, à Walvis Bay (Namibie).
2016 - Walvis Bay-Nettoyage des poches à huîtres. Nettoyage des poches à huîtres à Walvis Bay (Namibie).
2016 - Walvis Bay-Phare (1). Walvis Bay (Namibie): le phare de Pelican Point.
2016 - Walvis Bay-Phoeniconaias minor (6). Flamants nains ( Phoeniconaias minor ) à Walvis Bay (Namibie).
2016 - Walvis Bay-Plateforme de forage. Walvis Bay (Namibie): plateforme de forage.
2016 - Walvis Bay-Port (1). Walvis Bay (Namibie): le port.
2017-01-04 - How does the Benguela Upwelling System work?. The coastal region off southwest Africa is one of the four large Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems, which are the four largest coastal upwelling systems on earth.
2017-03-14 - Namibian hake awaits set standards in order to be certified sustainable-NBC. Namibian hake awaits set standards in order to be certified sustainable.
2017 - Namibia L4 Zeila (Angola). DSC06049 Namibia L4 Zeila (Angola).
2017 - Bohrplattform bei Walvis Bay (2017). Oil platform West Orion near Walvis Bay (2017).
2017 - Humpback whale. Walvis Bay, Atlantic, Namibia.
2017 - Walvis Bay Düne 7 Blick auf Walvis Bay 1. View from Dune 7 to Walvis Bay, Region of Erongo, Namibia.
2017 - Walvis Bay Salt Works 1. Salt Works, Walvis Bay, Region of Erongo, Namibia.
2017 - Great white pelicans and seal, Namibia. Rosapelikane als Touristenattraktion in Walvis Bay (Namibia).
2017-12-07 - Dismissed Fishermen at Walvisbay still hopeful for a solution - NBC. Coverage of Dismissed Fishermen at Walvisbay still hopeful for a solution.
2018 - Container cranes at Walvis Bay port 24. Фламінго та пелікани у затоці Волфіш-Бей.
2018 - Flamencos comunes (Phoenicopterus roseus), Walvis Bay, Namibia, 2018-08-05, DD 22. Greater flamingos ( Phoenicopterus roseus ), Walvis Bay, Namibia.
2018 - Flamenco común (Phoenicopterus roseus), Walvis Bay, Namibia, 2018-08-05, DD 25. Greater flamingo ( Phoenicopterus roseus ), Walvis Bay, Namibia.
2018 - Flamenco común (Phoenicopterus roseus), Walvis Bay, Namibia, 2018-08-05, DD 30. Exemplar of Greater flamingo ( Phoenicopterus roseus ), Walvis Bay, Namibia.
2018-08-07 - CNFA applauds Fisheries Ministry for ensuring Namibians benefit from marine resources - NBC. An account of CNFA applauds Fisheries Ministry for ensuring Namibians benefit from marine resources.
2018-08-07 - CNFA applauds Fisheries Ministry for ensuring Namibians benefit from marine resources - NBC. An account of CNFA applauds Fisheries Ministry for ensuring Namibians benefit from marine resources.
2019 - NA-walvisbay-haendler-1. Straßenhändler in Walvis Bay.
2019 - NA-walvisbay-hafen-stadt. Blick vom Hafen über die Stadt zur Lagune von Walvis Bay.
2019 - NA-walvisbay-harbour-city. Bkick vom Hafen zur Stadt.
2019 - NA-walvisbay-lagoon-famingo. Flamingos in der Lagune von Walvis Bay.
2019 - NA-walvisbay-lagoon-lodge. Lagoon Lodge in der Lagune von Walvis Bay.
2019 - NA-walvisbay-lagoon-strasse. Bei der Lagune von Walvis Bay.
2019 - NA-walvisbay-s-barbara. Kirche St. Barbara in Walvis Bay.
2019 - NC-walvis bay hafen lagune. Walvis Bay Blick vom Hafen über die Lagune.
2019-11-26 - Today on One gets exclusive with Icelandic media, scandal. Today on One recently had an exclusive interview with the Icelandic media team who investigated the scandal which revealed over 30,000 documents implicating high profile government officials and businesses in a corrupt scheme that defrauded hundreds of millions from a fishing license donation between Angola and Namibia with an Icelandic Fishing giant.
2019-12-03 - Namibia Media Trust (NMT) unpacks the scandal with journalists. The Namibia Media Trust's executive chairperson, Gwen Lister, speaks investigative journalists, Shinovene Imannuel (The Namibian) and Helgi (Icelandic National Broadcasting Corporation). These are two of the journalists at the heart of the corruption scandal which implicated two Namibian ministers and some Namibian businessmen.
2019-12-03 - Former fishermen at Walvis Bay protest against corruption in the fishing sector-NBC. Former fishermen at Walvis Bay protest against corruption in the fishing sector.
2019-12-31 - Olutu lwoombumbo - Fishrot m'Oshiwambo oohi dh'ambuta. Okangundu komakonakono koAl Jazeera oka thaneke meholamo aanambelewa moNamibia ta ya kondjitha yafutwe paumwene, iimaliwa paholeko, opo ya gandje eyambidhidho lyopaupolitika komahangano gopondje yoshilongo.
2020-02-12 - Fishrot probe could take years. ACTING fisheries minister Albert Kawana says the planned investigation into the fishing sector could take years to complete. Kawana said people should not expect issues of maladministration, corruption and nepotism in the fishing sector to be fixed in a week, a month or a year, because some of the anomalies could require the government to amend the Marine Resources Act.
2020-02-19 - Fishrot 'Sharks' in Troubled Waters. The legal troubles of former ministers Bernhard Esau and Sacky Shanghala deepened yesterday, when they appeared in court on charges of corruption and fraud involving N$75,6 million allegedly diverted from the state-owned National Fishing Corporation of Namibia.
2020-04-16 - INTERVIEW, Namibian Fishing Association Chairman Matti Amukwa on fishing sector. A report on INTERVIEW, Namibian Fishing Association Chairman Matti Amukwa on fishing sector.
2020-04-16 - INTERVIEW, Namibian Fishing Association Chairman Matti Amukwa on fishing sector. A report on INTERVIEW, Namibian Fishing Association Chairman Matti Amukwa on fishing sector.
2020-09-10 - Real estate spending spree, The spoils of Fishrot. The Fishrot accused splashed on residential properties over the years which correlated with the timeline of Namibia's biggest corruption scandal.
2020-10-17 - 1 100 fishermen at Walvis Bay to be re-employed following negotiations - NBC. 1 100 fishermen at Walvis Bay to be re-employed following negotiations.
2020-11-19 - More Namibian hake to enter European markets. A report on More Namibian hake to enter European markets.
2020-12-22 - Fishrot mastermind, The Rise and Fall of James Hatuikulipi. Video, James Hatuikulipi, the man accused of masterminding Namibia's biggest fishing corruption scandal, had the world at his feet, earning a total package of around N$30 million a year from his daily investment job.
2021-04-13 - Fishrot accused allegedly caught with cellphones in jail cells. Former Justice minister Sacky Shanghala and his Fishrot co-accused James Hatuikulipi were allegedly found in possession of cellphones at the Windhoek Correctional Facility two weeks ago where they are awaiting trial.
2021-06-16 - Namibia's Experience on Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines on Small-Scale Fisheries (Day 2). Scale Fisheries: Towards a National Plan of Action for Small Scale Fisheries in Namibia - Day 2 The aim of the webinar is to cross-share experiences between the Namibia Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, as well as key national, regional and international partners and stakeholders in the small-scale fisheries (SSF) sector on developments, plans and programmes to support of the development of the SSF Sector.
2021-09-28 - Fishrot: Icelandic journalists under under attack. An Icelandic company is putting pressure on critical journalists. They reported on corruption and bribery allegations in fishing licences off the coast of Namibia.
2021-11-23 - Fishrot accused City police officer Phillipus Mwapopi testifies for bail. Windhoek City police officer Phillipus Mwapopi testified in the High Court about his role in the supply of N$4,1 million worth of drought relief fish to Fishcor which was allegedly never delivered. State prosecutors said the fish products supposedly sold by Mwapopi's company called Wanakadu Investment were not delivered to Fishcor but the state-owned company paid about N$4.
2021-12-20 - N$150m worth of fishing quotas went to Ricardo Gustavo's company that does not exist. Anti-Corruption Commission investigator Andreas Kanyangela says that Namgomar Pesca SA, a company linked to Ricardo Gustavo, received fishing quotas totalling 50 000 tonnes (worth N$150 million) in Namibia, but it is not a registered company and was only used to get quotas for the benefit of the accused in the Fishrot case. He was testifying on the fourth day of Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo's bail hearing in the High Court.
2022-02-01 - Fishrot accused are back in court - Part 2 - 1 February 2022. The Fishrot accused are back in court to continue their bail application before Judge Uittele Shafimana in the High court of Namibia.
2022-02-01 - Report by Deloitte Namibia confirms accused benefitted from exploitation of fishing quotas
2022-02-23 - ACC deliberately withholding information in Fishrot - Advocate Phatela - NBC. An account of ACC deliberately withholding information in Fishrot - Advocate Phatela.
2022-02-23 - ACC deliberately withholding information in Fishrot - Advocate Phatela - NBC. An account of ACC deliberately withholding information in Fishrot - Advocate Phatela.
2022-02-25 - The City Born From the Sea. Coverage of the City Born From the Sea.
2022-09-23 - NASAWU wants Government to give Etosha Fishing a horse mackerel quota - nbc. The Namibia Seaman and Allied Workers Union (NASAWU) has appealed to the Government to give Etosha Fishing a horse mackerel quota in order to save more than one thousand jobs at Walvis Bay. The workers' union President, Paulus Hango, says the company has been employing workers on unfair contracts because it does not have enough pilchards to process at the factory.
2022-11-23 - Princess Brand Processors & Gendev employees petition fishing association- nbc. Employees of Princess Brand Processors and Gendev at Walvis Bay have petitioned the Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations.
2023-03-02 - Why 97% of Namibia is Empty. Africa namibia news africa infohub ocean conservation namibia skeleton coast windhoek namib_naude facts you didn't know geography world geography map of the world plastic pollution world map real size conservation animal rescue pelican point leatherman walvis bay ocean pollution geography (field of study) seal rescue sea lion pollution gopro cape cross naude dreyer fishing line seal baby seal pup world map with countries seal 100sealsfo.
2023-04-14 - Esau refutes claims that fishrot scandal caused massive job losses - nbc. Former Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Bernhardt Esau has refuted claims that the fishing corruption scandal has resulted in an estimated 18 000 job losses in the fishing industry.
2023-04-15 - Trailer E13 - NAMIBIA'S MARINE HERITAGE: A Journey Through the Benguela Current Ecosystem. Embark on a captivating journey through the Benguela Current, one of the largest marine secosystems in the world, located in the enchanting land of Namibia.
2023-05-05 - Fishrot, State prosecutor Lutibezi questions Esau (3 May 2023 - Morning). Fisheries Minister, Bernhard Esau, who was implicated in the Fishrot scandal, appeared in court on May 2nd.
2023-05-05 - Fishrot, State prosecutor Lutibezi cross examines Esau (2 May 2023). Fisheries Minister, Bernhard Esau, who was implicated in the Fishrot scandal, appeared in court on May 2nd.
2023-05-22 - Fishing companies called to sell fish at an affordable price to Namibians - nbc. The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration called on fishing companies to sell fish at an affordable price in order for Namibians to enjoy their natural resources.
2023 - Rocks weathering and salt formation. Rocks undergoing weathering process to produce salt, the place is found in Walvisbay in Namibia.
2023-06-28 - Tunacor Fishing Company employees allegedly unlawfully terminated - nbc. The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) claims Tunacor Fishing Company has terminated the workers' contracts unlawfully.
2023-08-14 - Namibia Fishrot: The Involving Corruption Scandal Has Stopped Development. In the Fishrot scandal, a number of prominent politicians and businessmen are accused of running schemes to get control of valuable fishing quotas, for example those held by the state fishing company Fishcor. It is alleged that they then diverted them to the Icelandic fishing company Samherji in return for kickbacks. Note: The Namibia Truths channel has no political or ideological ties with any translated video.
2023-09-03 - FISHROT SCANDAL: Public Dialogue on Corruption in Namibia's Fisheries. The Public Dialogue on Lessons Learnt from the Fishrot Scandal was held on August 31, 2023, at the Namsov Learn in Peace Centre in Kuisebmond.
2023-09-26 - Fishing vessel after Dr. Helena Ndume - nbc. The newly established Honeyguide Investments company has named a fishing vessel after Dr. Helena Ndume, Namibia's renowned ophthalmologist and humanitarian,who is credited with having provided 35.
2023-09-26 - Fishing vessel after Dr. Helena Ndume - nbc. The newly established Honeyguide Investments company has named a fishing vessel after Dr. Helena Ndume, Namibia's renowned ophthalmologist and humanitarian,who is credited with having provided 35.
2023-12-07 - The Fishrot Scandal, Whistleblowing top tips. Johannes Stefansson is the former Director of Operations in Namibia for the Icelandic fishing company Samherji. Johannes blew the whistle on corruption and bribery in the allocation of Namibian fishing quotas by publicly disclosing 30,000 documents that were published by Wikileaks.
2023-12-08 - The Fishrot Scandal - the full story. Johannes Stefansson is the former Director of Operations in Namibia for the Icelandic fishing company Samherji. Johannes blew the whistle on and bribery in the allocation of Namibian quotas by publicly disclosing 30,000 documents that were published by Wikileaks.
2024-03-10 - Call for fisheries law amendment amid fishrot scandal study launch - nbc. The Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor believes corruption in the fishing industry will continue if the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act is not amended.
2024-12-12 - FISHROT TRIAL - 12 December 2024. Continuation of Fishrot case plea proceedings at the High Court in Windhoek before High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo.
2024-12-13 - FISHROT TRIAL - 13 December 2024. Continuation of Fishrot case plea proceedings at the High Court in Windhoek before High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo.
2025-02-11 - FISHROT TRIAL - 11 February 2025. Commencement of the Fishrot corruption trial before Justice Moses Chinhengo in the High Court.
2025-02-11 - FISHROT TRIAL - 11 February 2025. Commencement of the Fishrot corruption trial before Justice Moses Chinhengo in the High Court.
2025-03-02 - Two more suspects arrested in N$29.9 million Walvis Bay fishing quotas fraud Case - nbc. The police have arrested two more suspects in a N$29.9 million fraud from a fishing company at Walvis Bay.
2025-03-02 - Two more suspects arrested in N$29.9 million Walvis Bay fishing quotas fraud Case - nbc. The police have arrested two more suspects in a N$29.9 million fraud from a fishing company at Walvis Bay.
2025-06-05 - Fishrot accused claim inmates threaten to fill their bodies with fish - nbc. The Fishrot accused have made another attempt to challenge the decision by corrections authorities to transfer them to a public space within the Windhoek Correctional Facility.
2025-06-05 - Fishrot accused claim inmates threaten to fill their bodies with fish - nbc. The Fishrot accused have made another attempt to challenge the decision by corrections authorities to transfer them to a public space within the Windhoek Correctional Facility.
2025 - 013 Great white pelican close-up in Walvis bay Photo by Giles Laurent. Great white pelican ( Pelecanus onocrotalus ) close-up in Walvis bay, Namibia.
2025-07-03 - Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo grilled by state prosecutor. Former director of Investec Asset Management Namibia (now known as Ninety One Asset Management) client manager Ricardo Gustavo testified in the High Court in November 2021 for bail.
2025-09-01 - Namibia's Fishrot Scandal: Corruption, Quotas, and the Fight for Justice, Mr Tangeni Amupadhi. Tangeni Amupadhi, the managing editor of The Namibian newspaper, has been a key figure in exposing and reporting on the Fishrot scandal.
2025-10-01 - Swartbooi criticises state for holding fishrot suspects too long - nbc. The Leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), Bernardus Swartbooi, has criticised the State for allegedly keeping accused persons in the Fishrot corruption case in custody for extended periods. Swartbooi said the accused should be released if the State lacks sufficient evidence to secure convictions. Speaking at a media conference, Swartbooi criticised the fact that the case has been ongoing since 2019.
2025-10-01 - Swartbooi criticises state for holding fishrot suspects too long - nbc. The Leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), Bernardus Swartbooi, has criticised the State for allegedly keeping accused persons in the Fishrot corruption case in custody for extended periods. Swartbooi said the accused should be released if the State lacks sufficient evidence to secure convictions. Speaking at a media conference, Swartbooi criticised the fact that the case has been ongoing since 2019.
2025-11-02 - Illegal fishing in Namibian waters could cost up to N$10 million in fines - nbc. Vessels caught fishing illegally in Namibian waters could soon face fines of up to N$10 million. That's according to Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, who said Cabinet has approved changes to strengthen the country's outdated fishing laws. Nekundi made the announcement during a town hall meeting of the Swapo Party with national leaders in Swakopmund.
2025-11-02 - Illegal fishing in Namibian waters could cost up to N$10 million in fines - nbc. Vessels caught fishing illegally in Namibian waters could soon face fines of up to N$10 million. That's according to Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, who said Cabinet has approved changes to strengthen the country's outdated fishing laws. Nekundi made the announcement during a town hall meeting of the Swapo Party with national leaders in Swakopmund.
2025-11-07 - 2015 Walvis Bay fishermen disown Windhoek protest group - nbc. The fishermen who undertook a crippling strike in 2015 at Walvis Bay have distanced themselves from the group of fishermen currently demonstrating in Windhoek. The Chairperson of the Ex-Striking Okapare Fishermen, Godfried Kuhanga, made the clarification alongside other former striking fishermen.
2026-01-17 - Questions raised over legal aid payments in Fishrot trial - nbc. Questions have been raised over how legal aid lawyers are paid in one of the country's biggest corruption trials. Allegations of unequal pay, unpaid legal work and special incentives for some have rocked the Ministry of Justice, as the Fishrot matter returns to court on Monday. The court ruled on a postponement application and the status of legal aid for some of the accused persons.
2026-01-17 - Questions raised over legal aid payments in Fishrot trial - nbc. Questions have been raised over how legal aid lawyers are paid in one of the country's biggest corruption trials. Allegations of unequal pay, unpaid legal work and special incentives for some have rocked the Ministry of Justice, as the Fishrot matter returns to court on Monday. The court ruled on a postponement application and the status of legal aid for some of the accused persons.
2026-01-19 - FISHROT TRIAL, 19 January 2026. Fishrot accused Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi, Pius Mwatelulo, Bernardt Esau, Ricardo Gustavo, Tamson Hatuikulipi, Mike Nghipunya, Otneel Shuudifonya, Phillipus Mwapopi, and Nigel van Wyk are charged with corruptly receiving payments of at least N$300 million to give the Icelandic fishing company Samherji a competitive advantage in securing access to horse mackerel quotas in Namibia.
2026-01-19 - FISHROT TRIAL, 19 January 2026. Fishrot accused Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi, Pius Mwatelulo, Bernardt Esau, Ricardo Gustavo, Tamson Hatuikulipi, Mike Nghipunya, Otneel Shuudifonya, Phillipus Mwapopi, and Nigel van Wyk are charged with corruptly receiving payments of at least N$300 million to give the Icelandic fishing company Samherji a competitive advantage in securing access to horse mackerel quotas in Namibia.
2026-02-23 - Windhoek facility moves to separate Fishrot accused - nbc. The Windhoek Correctional Facility has initiated another attempt to separate multiple Fishrot accused, who are currently housed together in the same unit. The move comes weeks after the High Court found that the facility acted incorrectly by relocating them unilaterally.
2026-02-24 - GMN INTERVIEW, TUCNA REVEALS DETERIORATING CONDITIONS IN FISHING INDUSTRY - nbc. The president of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia, Paulus Hango, said fishing industry workers are facing deteriorating working conditions, salary reductions, and possible job losses. Speaking at a media briefing in Walvis Bay, Hango said workers from several fishing companies are struggling with reduced working hours and prolonged periods without work.
2026-02-24 - GMN INTERVIEW, TUCNA REVEALS DETERIORATING CONDITIONS IN FISHING INDUSTRY - nbc. The president of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia, Paulus Hango, said fishing industry workers are facing deteriorating working conditions, salary reductions, and possible job losses. Speaking at a media briefing in Walvis Bay, Hango said workers from several fishing companies are struggling with reduced working hours and prolonged periods without work.
2026-03-08 - Namibia's Fishrot Scandal: How Politicians Sold the Sea and Got Caught. How did one of Africa's biggest corruption scandals unfold in a country famous for its rich coastline and stable democracy? In this in‑depth talk, investigative journalist Esther Mbathera breaks down Namibia's infamous Fishrot scandal and shows how political elites captured the country's fishing wealth.
2026-04-13 - FISHROT TRIAL FUTURE IN FOCUS AS COURT HEARS LAWYERS' ARGUMENTS - nbc. High Court Judge Marelize du Plessis will on Wednesday hear from Fishrot lawyers on how they wish to proceed with the main criminal trial, which has faced multiple delays. Lawyer Ileni Gebhardt, representing Ricardo Gustavo, was first to raise the matter when she objected to a postponement of the trial's start to May. The main trial was set to run this week and next week.
2026-04-13 - FISHROT TRIAL FUTURE IN FOCUS AS COURT HEARS LAWYERS' ARGUMENTS - nbc. High Court Judge Marelize du Plessis will on Wednesday hear from Fishrot lawyers on how they wish to proceed with the main criminal trial, which has faced multiple delays. Lawyer Ileni Gebhardt, representing Ricardo Gustavo, was first to raise the matter when she objected to a postponement of the trial's start to May. The main trial was set to run this week and next week.
2026-04-15 - FISHROT LAWYER BLAMES CO-ACCUSED FOR TRIAL DELAYS - nbc. Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo's lawyer took a swipe at co-accused Sacky Shanghala and James Hatuikulipi, accusing them of eroding her client's right to a speedy trial through repeated legal delays in the long-running Fishrot case. Ileni Gebhardt made the arguments in the High Court before Judge Marelize du Plessis, saying the corruption trial must proceed without further interruption despite pending applications before the court.
2026-04-15 - FISHROT LAWYER BLAMES CO-ACCUSED FOR TRIAL DELAYS - nbc. Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo's lawyer took a swipe at co-accused Sacky Shanghala and James Hatuikulipi, accusing them of eroding her client's right to a speedy trial through repeated legal delays in the long-running Fishrot case. Ileni Gebhardt made the arguments in the High Court before Judge Marelize du Plessis, saying the corruption trial must proceed without further interruption despite pending applications before the court.
2026-06-04 - The Collapse of the Pilchard Fishery in the Benguela Current System. Overfishing is a major challenge to marine resource management and sustainable ocean governance in Namibia. It occurs when fish are harvested at a rate faster than their natural ability to reproduce, resulting in declining fish populations and ecosystem degradation. This issue is particularly significant in Namibia because the fisheries sector contributes to food security, employment, export earnings.
2026-09-04 - NATIONAL FISHERIES INDABA - 04 Sept 2026. Namibia's first National Fisheries Indaba is taking place in Walvis Bay under the theme "Shaping the Future of Namibia's Fisheries." The event brings together government, industry, and coastal communities to chart a new course for the country's struggling marine sector. The three-day summit, running from 3 to 5 September 2026, is being hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries.
2026-09-04 - NATIONAL FISHERIES INDABA - 04 Sept 2026. Namibia's first National Fisheries Indaba is taking place in Walvis Bay under the theme "Shaping the Future of Namibia's Fisheries." The event brings together government, industry, and coastal communities to chart a new course for the country's struggling marine sector. The three-day summit, running from 3 to 5 September 2026, is being hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries.