Namibia: Fishrot Is Alive and Kicking

Namibia’s leading fishing companies are seemingly waking up to the reality that the practices that spawned the infamous Fishrot scandal remain in play.

This week, fisheries minister Derek Klazen could not hide his annoyance that leaders in the industry dared to complain publicly about the arbitrary discretionary powers and perhaps unlawful ways in which government leaders handle Namibia’s marine resources.

Matti Amukwa, the chair of the Confederation of the Namibian Fishing Association, has…