Lake Kariba water levels rise and bring hope back to local fishermen. The kapenta fishing business faces better times after years of struggle from climate problems. Government officials promise support for small fishing companies across the region. Minister Monica Mutsvangwa visited fishing cooperatives and pledged help for sustainable practices. She wants stronger cooperation with Zambia to manage shared water resources properly.
Twenty-three fishing cooperatives work around Kariba and expect new laws to help their operations. The upcoming Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill should reduce heavy fees that hurt fishing businesses. Fisherman Besters Munakira welcomes higher water but wants lower licensing costs for boat operators. Workers say expensive permits make fishing harder for families who depend on lake harvests. Officials need to balance costs with business survival for the community.
Fishermen suggest longer breaks during full moon periods to help fish populations recover. Chartwell Tanga noticed better catches after recent fishing pauses ended across the lake. Extending these breaks could boost kapenta numbers and improve future harvests significantly. Zimbabwean fishermen count only 500 rigs compared to over 2,000 boats from Zambia. Lux Gayungwa wants fair fishing quotas since both countries share the same water source.
Twenty-three fishing cooperatives work around Kariba and expect new laws to help their operations. The upcoming Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill should reduce heavy fees that hurt fishing businesses. Fisherman Besters Munakira welcomes higher water but wants lower licensing costs for boat operators. Workers say expensive permits make fishing harder for families who depend on lake harvests. Officials need to balance costs with business survival for the community.
Fishermen suggest longer breaks during full moon periods to help fish populations recover. Chartwell Tanga noticed better catches after recent fishing pauses ended across the lake. Extending these breaks could boost kapenta numbers and improve future harvests significantly. Zimbabwean fishermen count only 500 rigs compared to over 2,000 boats from Zambia. Lux Gayungwa wants fair fishing quotas since both countries share the same water source.
