Youths key to reducing Kariba overfishing: FAO

YOUTHS play a crucial role in reducing overfishing in Lake Kariba, a Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) official has said.

Fisheries and Aquaculture FAO sub-regional officer for southern Africa, Vasco Schmidt said youths play a critical role in sustaining the fisheries currently affected by overfishing in one of the world largest man-made lakes.

“Overfishing is a challenge affecting the fishery sector in Lake Kariba,” Schmidt said last week Friday during a meeting facilitated by the African Wildlife Foundation Zimbabwe (AWF) under the theme: Zimbabwe biodiversity economy dialogue series on sharing opportunities for youths.

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