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Fish Farming Set To Transform Economy, “Miramba Ingazvigone Here Kana Ngoda NeGoridhe Zvakatadza?”
17 November 2018
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| Citizens here have queried the truth behind the claim by the national broadcaster ZBC that fish farming is set to transform the economy.

In a news article published Thursday, ZBC said Zimbabwe is set to enhance food security and transform its economy through fish farming.

The national broadcaster said the message came out during the graduation ceremony of 200 fish farmers in Norton this Wednesday.

Reported ZBC:

“The declining climatic conditions is causing food insecurity by reducing crop yields and as a mitigatory measure the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management (ZIMPARKS) has embarked on a fish farming and cage culture programme where they are training youths and women from vulnerable communities.

The programme is meant to impart fish farmers with requisite skills and knowledge as well as mitigating barriers faced by fish farmers, traders and processors.

Presiding over the graduation ceremony, Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Honourable Priscah Mupfumira underscored the importance of fish farming in empowering the vulnerable communities and employment generation.”

Said Mupfumira in the report:

“Today we have witnessed the graduation ceremony of 200 fish farmers. The programme is meant to enhance food security through fish farming.”

Currently the country produces over 18 000 tonnes of fish annually against the potential national demand of 60 000 tonnes.

However, citizens took to social media to express their concerns regarding the claims.

We publish some of comments below: