Zambian Livestock and Fisheries Minister Michael Katambo on Wednesday announced a ban on the import of locally grown species, despite the prevailing fish deficit of 40 000 tons per year. “We will only allow the importation of exotic fishes that are not found in Zambian water bodies,” Katambo said. Katambo…
Professor Joseph Mbaiwa from the University of Botswana, says the ban on safari hunting which was implemented in 2014, was a political decision and cannot be justified from a scientific viewpoint. According to his research report titled “The impact of the ban on safari hunting tourism on local income and…
The South African government has replaced its ban on the sale of live chickens with a set of strict conditions under which it may be sold. Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana said the ban was introduced to prevent the spread of the H5N8 bird flu virus. The…
The Zambian government has banned the import of live birds and other poultry products from South Africa. This follows an outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N8), commonly known as bird flu, in that country. The decision comes barely a fortnight after a similar ban was imposed on poultry…
The Government of Botswana have announced a ban on all poultry products from Zimbabwe after an outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian flu. “As a result, the import of domesticated and wild birds, their products (meat, eggs, feathers etc.) and poultry feed from Zimbabwe is banned with immediate effect,” government…
Zambia might have lifted its maize export ban, but farmers are still worried about the 10% export levy they’ll have to fork up. Minister of Agriculture Dora Siliya said government decided to lift the ban because the expected bumper harvest of 3.6 million tons will likely ensure the country’s food…
Zambian livestock minister Michael Katambo announced an indefinite fish ban in Luapula Province to curb the spread of cholera which broke out in districts surrounding Lake Mweru-Luapula, the province’s main fishing waterway. All fishing areas –Lake Bangweulu, Mweru-wa-ntipa, Mweru-Luapula, Lukanga Swamps, Lusuwashi, Lower Zambezi and Chambeshi – are closed from…
The Zambian government announced a ban on the import of agricultural produce which include tomatoes, onions, carrots, mangoes and potatoes. Fruit like pineapple, lemons and watermelons are also on the list of prohibited imports. Local farmers welcomed the move, but multinational chain stores are incensed and are demanding that the…
A scam using fake permits to sidestep the moratorium on exporting Mukula tree logs, has been busted. Officers from the Zambia National Service (ZNS) impounded eight trucks loaded with Mukula tree logs, heading for Tanzania. It was intercepted in Nakonde, Muchinga. Land and Environmental Minister Jean Kapata has since ordered…
The Zambia National Association of Saw millers (ZNAS) has applauded government’s move to ban timber exports. William Bwalya, ZNAS president, said the ban would encourage value addition and boost job creation. “We wish to applaud government for having taken a bold move,” Bwalya said. On Tuesday this week, lands minister…
The Zambian Ministry of Agriculture has denied corruption with maize exports. This came after an opposition leader - Dr Saviour Chishimba - had taken to social media and charged that the export of 100,000 tons to Malawi was being corruptly orchestrated by politically-connected individuals in the ruling Patriotic Front (PF).…
