Namibia’s fish consumption doubled in 2012 from levels of fish consumption reported the previous year, according to the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT)
Aquaculture
Bakoteh Fish Market generates GMD1.8mn since launch
The Bakoteh Fish Market and Ice Plant in The Gambia has generated GMD1.8mn (US$50,950) from its vendors since the beginning of its operations in March this year, according to its manager
Banjul Fisheries Jetty commissioned in Gambia
Gambia’s new Banjul Fisheries Jetty has been commissioned by the country’s vice president and minister of women’s affairs, Isatou Njie-Saidy
Tanzania launches campaign to reduce post-harvest fish loss
A campaign dubbed Clean fish for better life or Hygiene for more money to prevent the loss of fish following the harvesting season has been launched in Tanzania
Kenya fish exports set for EU test
Kenyan fish exports will soon have to go through the Kenya Accreditation Service (Kenas) before being transported overseas, stated Kensas chairperson Marion Mutugi