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Africa Aug. 11, 2021 9:50 AM
Ex-Namibian justice minister voices opposition to merging of two Fishrot trials

The state has applied to merge the two separate cases in the Fishrot corruption scandal, because it believes the court will not get a full picture otherwise

Brexit July 21, 2021 9:07 AM
EU adds squid, frozen herring to zero tariff list amid Brexit disruption

By María Feijóo

The European Council has recently adopted an amended regulation adjusting the EU's tariff-free quotas for certain fishery products including loligo squid and frozen herring, among others

Policy June 17, 2021 9:50 AM
US bans entry for Namibian ministers at heart of Fishrot scandal

Bernhard Esau and Sacky Shanghala are awaiting trial in Namibia for their alleged acceptance of bribes in return for horse mackerel fishing quotas

Coronavirus June 4, 2021 10:13 AM
South Africa’s Oceana records solid H1 despite canned, fishmeal supply shortfall

By Dan Gibson

During the first half of the financial year, Oceana's South African business has been dented by freight and port delays, while US operations have been set back by poor catches

Processing May 24, 2021 7:30 PM
China Fishery trustee wants Ngs ousted for alleged ‘treachery’ over $31m claim

By Jason Smith

'There is no sound business justification for the alleged CFGI guaranty, and the foregoing circumstances suggest activity bordering on potential collusion' -- CFG trustee William Brandt

Africa May 4, 2021 9:45 AM
Namibia’s Fishcor appoints interim CEO as it begins turnaround efforts

The processing company has had a turbulent year, losing two successive CEOs and recently selling 3,000t of hake quota to cover monthly expenses

Jack mackerel March 8, 2021 9:11 AM
Namibia’s Seaflower appeals for gov’t quota aid as it seeks worker return

As many as 425 of Seaflower's employees have been working for Tunacor since the processor lost access to its agreed 50,000t quota last year

Fishing March 2, 2021 9:58 AM
Former Namibian fisheries minister sees bail appeal denied once again

The state reportedly has a strong case against Bernhard Esau and his fellow accused, leading the High Court judge to deny his bail appeal for a second time

Africa Feb. 23, 2021 3:43 PM
Namibia’s Fishcor receives 80,000t of horse mackerel quota despite financial crisis

The Namibian state-owned processing company is financially troubled and unlikely to be able to fully use the new quota allocation

Fishing Feb. 3, 2021 9:54 AM
Fishcor CEO emptied accounts prior to arrest, documents show

Mike Nghipunya, the former CEO of Fishcor, was involved in the payment of about NAD 75.6 million from the firm, believed to form part of the Fishrot bribery scandal

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