Trade specialists and legal practitioners have flagged governance issues in the Namibian fishing industry.

Ester Mbathera Trade specialists and legal practitioners have flagged governance issues in the Namibian fishing industry. The issues rose to the surface following a lawyers’ proposals to Namibian right holders by their clients Erongo Sea Products (Pty) Ltd (ESP) and Erongo Marine Enterprises (Pty) Ltd (EME) for a win-win solution to resolve existing conflicts among stakeholders. Cronjé Incorporate, a local law firm representing ESP and EME raised questions about the representation and dominance of EME representatives on the ESP board and decision-making processes. “We note that the composition of the board is in line with the rights in terms of…