Zambians in SA form aquaculture unit

THE Zambia Association in South Africa (ZASA) has established an aquaculture business forum aimed advancing aquaculture business among Zambians in South Africa.

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Major-General Jackson Miti, who is also ZASA patron says the establishment of the unit would contribute to the interest and development of the sector in Zambia.

Maj-Gen Miti said the initiative was progressive and in line with the diaspora policy which aims at, among other things, economically empowering Zambians abroad.

Maj-Gen Miti also noted that the aquaculture unit of ZASA would help to enhance the country’s food and nutrition security.

And ZASA business forum chairperson George Zozi said the organisation has partnered with one of the leading South

African aquaculture firms to help improve livelihoods of beneficiaries in the value chain.

Mr Zozi said that about 67 Zambians living in South Africa had so far shown interest to take part in the project as it would economically empower the youth and those about to retire.

Mr Zozi also explained that the unit had so far conducted a study tour of an aquaculture farm based in Johannesburg belonging to the partner organisation.

FORTY-FOUR illegal gold miners, including three women, have been arrested in Chama district in a major raid, which resulted in the seizing of gold and 20 water pumps.

The illegal miners, who had camped at Kafitimbe area, were found with 10.96 grammes of gold, 23 grammes of fake gold, 38 shovels, 29 picks and 20 Water pump make OHV WP.

Muchinga Province Commissioner of Police, Joel Njase, confirmed the arrest of the 44suspects who were rounded up on Saturday in Kafitembe village in Chief Chifunda’s area.

The illegal mining camp was established along Kasongolo stream in Musalungu Game Management Area.

“Chama District Joint Operations Committee successfully conducted an operation of illegal gold mining that has been going on in Kafitimbe village in Chief Chifunda’s area of Chama on Saturday around 07:00 hours.

“This is about four km from the main road and they apprehended a total of 44 people including three woman and 41 men,” Mr Njase said.

He identified the suspects as Michael Nkhata 25 of Lumezi District, Isaac Banda 32 of Lundazi district, Isaac Nyirenda 40 also of Lundazi, Joel Nyirenda 25 of Lundazi, Grant Zimba 41 of Lundazi, Simon Ngoma 27 of Lumezi district.

Others were Jackson Sichone 52, Zondani Nyirenda 32 and Allan Gideon 30 also of Lundazi district, Martine Banda 42, Samuel Mwanza 23, Chisomo Banda 32 Elizabeth Banda 50 and Mapopa Chilambo 35 and Duncan Zulu 21.

Mr Njase said all the 44 suspects were detained at Chama Police station.