Zaamwani pushes for more local onshore fish processing and transparent quota allocation
Namibian Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani is advocating for increased onshore fish processing and a more transparent quota allocation system. She emphasizes that these changes are necessary to combat coastal poverty and ensure the industry remains resilient against climate-driven environmental shifts.
Why it matters
This policy shift aims to maximize domestic economic benefits and food security for Namibia while addressing the ecological challenges of the Benguela Current.
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has suggested that Namibia should expand onshore processing and adopt a more transparent quota allocation system that invests in local businesses.
“The true measure of our N$14 billion industry is not the wealth it generates, but the dignity and prosperity it secures. To ensure our ocean wealth remains in Namibia we should expand onshore processing. Onshore processing is our most powerful weapon against coastal poverty and structural inequality,” she said.
Zaamwani made the remarks at the National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay, which she said provides a platform for constructive dialogue on the future of Namibia’s fisheries sector.
The minister also suggested that the quota allocation system should transparently reward those who invest heavily in local factories, jobs and packaging.
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