Fishing Companies Welcome ZimParks’ Adjusted Depth Regulations

By Admore Mbonda in Kariba In a significant policy shift aimed at reviving the struggling kapenta fishing sector, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has lowered the minimum…

Excellent Catches, But Nowhere to Dry Them!

By Admore Mbonda in Kariba What began as a night of triumph for Kariba’s kapenta fishers has quickly turned into a struggle for survival, as relentless rains threaten to spoil…

Four Fish Poachers Sentenced in Kariba Amid Fish Stock Decline

By Admore Mbonda in Kariba Kariba—In a decisive ruling, Kariba magistrate Simon Kandiero sentenced four fish poachers yesterday for operating without permits and using illegal twine nets. The verdict comes…

Overfishing and Climate Change Threaten Vital Kapenta Fish Stock

By Admore Mbonda, Kariba The kapenta fish stocks in Lake Kariba are rapidly declining, driven by overfishing, climate change, and illegal fishing practices. Despite attempts to address the issue, such…