January 2020

Active surveillance of infection caused by Aphanomyces invadans in Malawi

In Malawi, fish is regarded as a cheapest source of animal proteins and other macronutrients. Recent epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS) outbreaks reported in countries sharing Chobe-Zambezi river system like Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Republic of South Africa, have posed a major threat to fish production. Malawi’s biggest and important Shire River connects to Zambezi...

Author(s): Barnett Kaphuka, Gilson R. Njunga, Gladson Kamwendo and Brino B. Chirwa  

February 2020

Is aquaculture production by small-scale farmers profitable in Zambia?

The current and anticipated demographic changes worldwide are expected to increase fish and other animal protein consumption. Capture fisheries alone cannot meet these requirements. Aquaculture offers a way out if it can further be developed. However, in most developing countries, aquaculture is still in its infancy and the evidence on the industry is quite thin. We assess the profitability of small-scale aquaculture...

Author(s): Thelma Namonje-Kapembwa and Paul Samboko