Who We Are  ·  Lüderitz, Namibia  ·  Est. 2018

Born from
the Atlantic.
Built by
Veterans.

Kandjabanga Fishing Pty Ltd is not a company that happened to end up in the fishing industry. It is a company that was forged in Namibia's struggle for sovereignty, shaped by its coastline, and built to ensure that the wealth of the Benguela Current belongs to Namibian hands.

Our Origin

A Company
with a Reason to Exist.

Kandjabanga Fishing was founded in 2018 by Namibian war veterans who spent decades fighting for a country they believed in. When that fight was won, they turned to the next: ensuring that Namibia's natural wealth did not pass through Namibian waters and land in foreign hands.

The Benguela Current runs cold and rich along this stretch of the South Atlantic. Cape Hake and Horse Mackerel move through these waters in volumes that have sustained coastal communities for generations. Kandjabanga was built to intercept that value at the source, process it on Namibian soil, and deliver it to international markets as a product of Namibian labour.

We are headquartered at Ref 869 Industrial Road, Lüderitz. This is not a satellite office. It is where the work is done.

Cpt. Manfred Victor at Lüderitz harbour
What We Stand For

We measure success
not in tonnes — in livelihoods.

Sovereignty

Namibia's ocean resources should generate Namibian income, Namibian jobs, and Namibian futures. We will not settle for extraction.

Integrity

HACCP certified from the moment of catch. Every tonne graded, logged, and cold-chained before it leaves Lüderitz. No shortcuts at any point in the process.

Community

The Karas Region gives us our harbour, our workers, and our purpose. We give back through deliberate local employment and respect for the communities we operate within.

Company Timeline

Seven years.
Steadily built.

2018 Founding

Kandjabanga Fishing Pty Ltd incorporated in Lüderitz by Namibian war veterans. Operations begin at Ref 869 Industrial Road, Karas Region.

2019 Certification

HACCP certification achieved. Cold-chain processing protocols formalised across the Lüderitz facility, meeting international export-grade standards.

2021 Fleet Expansion

Atlantic operations scaled. Cape Hake and Horse Mackerel volumes increase as the fleet extends its range across the Benguela Current fishing grounds.

2025 Today

A fully operational, export-ready Namibian fishing enterprise. Leadership team in place, processing facility active, and a commitment to the Karas Region that has not wavered since day one.

The People

Meet Our Leaders

Built from the ground up by Namibians who know these waters. Every role earned, every catch accountable.

Vilho T. Nekwaya
Vilho T. Nekwaya _01
Managing Director
Meriam N. Mbabus
Meriam N. Mbabus _02
Manager of Finance
Manfred Victor
Manfred Victor _03
Captain
Carlita Townes
Carlita Townes _04
Deputy Manager of Finance