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By: Envaalde Matheus

Deputy minister of fisheries, Ruthy Masake, says the emerging Atlantic salmon aquaculture sector could transform Namibia from wild-capture fisheries to high-value aquaculture and agro-processing.

Masake was speaking in Windhoek on Tuesday at a seminar introducing a planned Norwegian-Namibian venture, projected to create about 5 000 jobs.
The venture aims to revive coastal economies and generate foreign-exchange earnings from high-value exports, while driving economic diversification, sustainable growth and strengthening food security.

The project aims to establish a full salmon value chain, including offshore farming, onshore hatcheries, processing facilities and export logistics, with Lüderitz expected to emerge as a new aquaculture hub.

Masake said salmon farming presents a strategic opportunity to diversify Namibia’s ocean economy, attract investment and expand export earnings.