Zambia Pushes Sustainable Fishing

Published: 25 Nov, 2025 15:13 Sources: S1 S2 Linked URLs: A1 Category: Business Language: English Country: Zambia

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Mongu District Commissioner Morgan Akabeswa has urged Western Province fishers to comply with the annual fish ban, warning that illegal fishing threatens stocks and economic gains. Zambia’s fish production rose from 178,000 tonnes in 2023 to 197,000 tonnes in 2024, strengthening its position as a major SADC exporter. Ongoing aquaculture investments, including 26 new cage farms on the Zambezi, aim to boost output, though harmful fishing practices continue to endanger the sector.