IPC VP calls for a drastic overhaul of fishing quota allocation

Stefanus Nashama The Vice President of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Trevino Forbes, says there is a need for a drastic overhaul in the allocation of fishing quotas in the country. Forbes made these remarks yesterday, calling on for an urgent law review of the allocation of fishing quotas. He said that currently fishing factories are forced to purchase quotas at exorbitant prices from individual rights holders, making fishing unaffordable for locals. Forbes added that the law regulating the quota allocation must be reviewed for the interest and benefit of all Namibians. “It is time for reforms in our…