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Weathering the storm?

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

Fisheries and its associated industries continue to be a vibrant sector despite numerous challenges. These include, but are not limited to, the most recent blows dealt to the sector by the Covid-19 pandemic, the dark...

Etosha Fishing: Serious about growth at home despite difficult...

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

The three-year ban imposed on pilchard fishing in 2017 remains in place without any clear decision by government on the way forward. Furthermore, Etosha Fishing’s much loved locally caught and canned horse mackerel brand,...

New look for Hangana Seafood

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

Hangana Seafood, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, recently launched their new logo. The idea behind the change is the company’s commitment to ongoing innovation which falls in line with the...

Your trusted medical supplier

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

Westmed, a local supplier of medical goods and services, was established in 2018. According to general manager Mandi van der Lith, the company’s vision is to be the “next-door neighbour” supplier in medical goods and...

The preferred seaport in Africa

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) handled 20 000 MT of bulk sulphur destined for the Zambian market, when a bulk sulphur bagging operation took place at the Port of Walvis Bay in a joint operation...

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Namibian hake industry makes history

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

The Namibia hake trawl and longline fishery became the first in Namibia, and the second in Africa, to meet the globally recognised standard for sustainable...

Fishing resource must contribute to shared prosperity ...

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

“Government should generate enough financial resources to address the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and under development. Marine resources should play a positive role in ensuring...

A seabird success story for conservation

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

Namibia’s hake demersal longline fishery has reduced seabird mortality by an impressive 98%. This is a huge success story for conservation and for the Southern...

The heavy toll of overfishing

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - an environmental not-for-profit - says the world is missing out on enough protein to meet the annual needs of...

Kanime steers Namport

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) welcomed Andrew Kanime as its new chief executive officer (CEO) on 1 November 2020 for the next five years. Kanime...

The glue that holds the fishing industry together

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

The fishing sector is not only structured around those providing services to the industry, with associations like the Namibian Hake Association and the Monk and...

Nantinda leads in uncharted waters

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

The general manager (GM) of Hangana Abalone, Aune Nantinda joined the O&L team as production manager at Hangana Seafood last year - a position she...

Van Dyk appointed Maersk country...

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

Maersk Namibia recently appointed Johan van Dyk as its new country and sales manager. Van Dyk has close on 18 years’ experience in the logistics...

Your preferred ship repair partner...

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

Namdock prides itself on the fact that it is an established ship repair company strategically located in Walvis Bay. The company provides a holistic service...

Revolutionising underwater hull cleaning

1 week ago - 23 February 2021 | Supplements

The customised Hullwiper container includes a fully functioning engine room, workshop and control area from where trained technicians work. The air-conditioned unit will be...

More than just a label

1 year - 25 February 2020 | Supplements

Although labels are critical when delivering and marketing a product and therefore need to have the right text, logos and information, this is not all....

Ensuring Sulphur Cap compliance

1 year - 25 February 2020 | Supplements

Over the past months many vessel owners in the local maritime and fishing industry have been preparing for the new International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 2020...

Unlocking trade potential

1 year - 25 February 2020 | Supplements

The Botswana Dry Port facility in Walvis Bay has been growing steadily since inception. It was opened in 2015 after an agreement was reached between...