The Zambian Ministry of Fisheries imposed a 30-day nationwide fishing ban to prevent the spread of cholera. The ban, coming bare after the 90-day annual mandatory fishing moratorium expired, affected more than 30 000 fishermen, fish traders and transporters. “As a preventive measure against the outbreak of cholera in the…
The Zambian Ministry of Fisheries seized 2 000 kg of fish in an operation to enforce the annual fish ban. Ministry of Fisheries’ Victor Mutanuka said the fish, an assortment of dry and fresh, included small fishes, indicating use of destructive fishing methods like poison and explosives. He said the…
Zambia’s annual fishing ban, which lasts for 3 months, starts on 1 December, Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Michael Katambo announced. This is as calls intensified to extend the annual ban for a longer period to allow for replenishing the fast diminishing fish stocks. “Please abide by the ban as…