Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources

Important Notice:

MFMR host a candlelight vigil to honor our first President, the founding father of our nation, and a pivotal leader in the Namibian liberation struggle, His Excellency Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma.

Staff members from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources across the country participated in this solemn occasion, observing a moment of silence to pay tribute to the legacy of our late founding president.

During the ceremony held in Windhoek, Executive Director Annely Haiphene spoke with deep respect for the founding president, acknowledging his monumental contributions to the peace and stability that our nation enjoys today. She underscored the importance for all Namibians to reflect on our history as a means of appreciating our present and guiding our future.

May the life and legacy of our Founding President, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, continue to inspire future generations.

Vacancies. Closing date: 03 March 2025.

Vacancy:

Our condolences to the Nujoma family and the Namibian people.

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Seasonal greetings. 🎄

The Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Honorable Silvia Makgone, recently visited the Sam Nujoma Campus of the University of Namibia (UNAM) in Henties Bay. She was received by senior officials from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. During her visit, Makgone reviewed several important aquaculture research initiatives being conducted at the campus. These initiatives include investigations into alternative fish meal sources, aquaculture species, and the implementation of the Aquaponic System.

The Deputy Minister was accompanied by Fisheries Executive Director, Annely Haiphene.

Stranded Marine Animal Awareness.

Snaps 📸 from the official opening ceremony of the Ocean Panel, held on Wednesday morning in Walvis Bay.

Established in 2018, the Ocean Panel comprises of 19 World Leaders who have joined together to realize the mission of sustainably managing 100% of the ocean area under national jurisdictions.

The Ocean Panel is co-chaired by Norway and Palau, and its membership includes Namibia, Australia, Canada, Chile, Fiji, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Palau, Portugal, Seychelles, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates.

Namibia is the first Country in Africa to host this meeting.

Namibia is hosting the Ocean Panel meeting from Wednesday, 11 December until Friday, 13 December 2024 in Walvis Bay.

The Ocean Panel ‘Sherpas’ meet in person usually twice per year. These are typically ministerial or ambassador-level representatives for each of the 19 countries that are part of the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy. Hon Derek Klazen, Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources serves as a Sherpa/Representative of the President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr Nangolo Mbumba.

This is the first time the Sherpas are meeting in-person in Africa since its establishment in 2018.