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Northern Province LUAPULA The State of Fisheries in Zambia ze be PROVINCELake m Za Kampolombo Bangweulu Itezhi-Tezhi Swamp a w g Fishing is the lifeline of the people of and it is also the main economic activity for Central Province n a a a u g w n b L

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Lake Bangweulu o L rural Zambians that live near the Fisheries. The Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and w NORTH-WESTERN u po COPPERBELT L Luapula Province m PROVINCE o Livestock, imposes an annual Fish Ban from 1st of December to the 28th of February each year. The Fish b PROVINCE a L K un gw Ban is implemented to allow for the fish to breed and to allow for of replenishing the fish stock, as this e b Luapula Province u Dongwe ng u Busanga EASTERN PROVINCE is their peak-breeding season. However emerging reports from residents around Lake Mweru indicate Swamp Lukanga Swamps afue CENTRAL PROVINCE K Lukanga ts Swamp mfwa that the Fish Ban was not being effectively implemented. Central Province Fla nse Luena Lu Kafue River LUSAKA PROVINCE Southern Province fue zi The Fisheries sector is a key component of the Zambian economy as it is WESTERN Ka mbe Za estimated that the sector supports more than 300 000 people, who derive River PROVINCE Western Province SOUTHERN PROVINCE Lake their livelihood directly as fishers and fish farmers. In 2007 the sector Z Kariba Lake Kariba am b e z accounted for 1% of Zambia’s GDP, which amounted to US$109 million. Southern Province i

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THE 2015 NATIONAL BUDGET LEGISLATION SUPPLY ZMW 46.7 BILLION DEMAND +300,000 People US$109 million Supply Vs Demand Budget Allocation The Fisheries Act of 1974 Derive their In 2007 the sector Annually Supply 70,000 tonnes In the 2015 National Budget, under the Laws of Zambia livelihood directly accounted for 1% of vs Annual Demand 120,000 Fisheries Department has been regulates the Fisheries Sector. from fishing Zambia’s GDP tonnes allocated K17,742,309 In 2007, the Government passed the Fisheries (Amendment) Act of 2007 with Fish Production Fish Catch Comparision the objective of improving the Fish production levels from Capture and Aquaculture fisheries in metric tonnes Year 1996: 100m net = 12.5kg Year 2011: 100m net = 2.5kg involvement of communities in fisheries management, Year 2010 2011 2012 promote development of the Capture Fisheries 76,396 69,364 76,214 aquaculture sector. Fish Farming 10,291 10,533 12,988

CHALLENGES RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Illegal fishing methods (incorrect net sizes) e.g. use of mosquito nets for fishing, doers are set free and not charged. This has encouraged to the fishermen to 1. PMRC urges the Government to increase resources to the Department 3. PMRC urges the Government to set up a division within the Department of 2. People settling in designated breeding areas where the fish ban is implemented continue breaking the law. Fisheries in the form of human and financial resources. This will enable the Fisheries that will be tasked with the enforcement of the law pertaining to throughout the year. 6. DOF cited that their research revealed that in 1996 a 100 meter net would fetch Department to effectively carry out the implementation of the Fish Ban as Fisheries. This Division can be based on a similar concept to the Zambia well as their other core activities. Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) to ensure effective enforcement. 3. The use of anchor boats that remained stationed of the water body for longer 12.5 Kg of fish but as of 2011 the same 100 meters net can only fetch 2.5 Kg. periods of time This reduction in catches per unit has also led to a decrease in Fishermen from 2. PMRC encourages Government to actively engage with Traditional leaders in 4. PMRC further urges government to put in place measures to effectively 4. Poor staffing levels, 2 fisheries extension officers are responsible for 1000 21,000 in 2008 to 18,000 in 2011. the management of Fisheries located in rural areas and around chiefdoms. monitor and provide surveillance of fishing activities so as generate accurate villages. 7. Lack of economic diversification (for continued incomes during the fish ban). Traditional Leaders play an important role in community sensitization and data and statistics that can be used to improve the sector. 5. The Department of Fisheries (DOF) does not have a prosecutor, thus all wrong This implies that most of the community only focuses on finishing as their main behavioural change of people in rural areas. economic activity.

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