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Topic : Fisheries

Zambia targets fishing rigs on Lake Kariba

IN a bid to protect the ecosystem and the fish population on Lake Kariba, Zambia through the Department of Fisheries has announced plans to remove all unregistered rigs operating on the lake

By Obert Siamilandu Oct. 7, 2025

Zambia targets fishing rigs on Lake Kariba

Livestock deaths: Farmers urged to pay US$2 dipping levy

Davis Marapira, has encouraged farmers in the Midlands to pay the US$2 per animal annual tick-borne dipping levy to prevent cattle deaths in the province.

By Stephen Chadenga Sep. 24, 2025

Livestock deaths: Farmers urged to pay US$2 dipping levy

Zim’s national herd grows to 5,7m

ZIMBABWE’S national cattle herd has reached 5,7 million, a 2% increase from the previous year, according to updates presented in Parliament last week.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 15, 2025

Windmill ‘stops the bleeding’, but new frustration emerges

What is the Lands ministry saying about this?

By Tatira Zwinoira Aug. 29, 2025

Windmill ‘stops the bleeding’, but new frustration emerges

Govt faces backlash over new seed treatment rule

Authorities say the measure is vital to counter the invasive pest that has wreaked havoc on crops across sub-Saharan Africa.

By Freeman Makopa Jun. 20, 2025

Govt faces backlash over new seed treatment rule

Japanese farm minister resigns following gaffe over rice

Eto has been in hot water since media reports exposed comments he made at a weekend political fundraising party that he had "never had to buy rice" thanks to gifts from supporters.

By Reuters May. 21, 2025

Japanese farm minister resigns following gaffe over rice

China-aided agricultural demonstration village launched in Shamva

Speaking at the launching ceremony of the demonstration village attended by Chinese and Zimbabwean officials and local villagers, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries.

By Newsday May. 16, 2025

China-aided agricultural demonstration village launched in Shamva

ZCFU rolls out nationwide artificial insemination plan

Government interventions in recent years such as the Command Livestock Programme and the establishment of Agricultural Innovation Hubs have sought to revitalise the sector.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Apr. 17, 2025