President calls for investment in aquaculture

PRESIDENT Sam Nujoma has called on local and international investors to explore new opportunities in the aquaculture industry.

Speaking during a visit to an Eco Fish Farm at Hardap dam outside Mariental yesterday, Nujoma said he was impressed by the project. He noted that aquaculture development was a Government priority and was in line with the country’s national development strategies.The President said aquaculture had a significant role to play in enhancing food security, alleviating poverty and creating employment.He said Namibian waters had a high productivity potential because of the influence of the Benguela Current System, adding that the domestic fish industry had developed well with modern processing, packaging and marketing systems.These capabilities, he said, put the country in a good position as it moved to expand aquaculture in different parts of the country.- NampaHe noted that aquaculture development was a Government priority and was in line with the country’s national development strategies.The President said aquaculture had a significant role to play in enhancing food security, alleviating poverty and creating employment.He said Namibian waters had a high productivity potential because of the influence of the Benguela Current System, adding that the domestic fish industry had developed well with modern processing, packaging and marketing systems.These capabilities, he said, put the country in a good position as it moved to expand aquaculture in different parts of the country.- Nampa