Zambia’s Aquaculture Booms

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Zambia’s aquaculture sector is rapidly expanding as young entrepreneurs and government-backed programs drive record fish production. With rising demand and high imports, low-interest loans, private innovation and improved hatcheries are helping nearly 20,000 farmers enter the industry. Despite challenges like feed costs and climate pressures, production reached 89,000 tons in 2024, making Zambia a regional leader and showcasing aquaculture as a new engine of economic growth beyond mining.