Tanzania Sends Zambian Fishermen Home

The government has decided to repatriate over 20 illegal fishermen from Zambia instead for charging them locally.

Woman walks past fish laid out (file photo): Illegal fishing rampant in Tanzania waters.

  • Tanzania:   Save Environment, Fishermen Told

    Daily News, 26 December 2012

    FISHERMEN in Zanzibar have been urged to avoid unnecessary conflicts, and use of unwanted equipment should they need to save the environment. Read more »

  • Zambia:   28 Fishermen 'Netted' in Tanzania

    Times of Zambia, 19 December 2012

    Twenty -eight Zambian fishermen have been arrested by Tanzanian police for allegedly straying into the neighbouring country, police spokesperson Elizabeth Kanjela has said. Read more »

  • Tanzania:   Police Nab 28 Illegal Fishermen in Rukwa

    Daily News, 19 December 2012

    MARINE Police Unit has arrested 28 illegal fishermen from neighbouring Zambia for entering and fishing at Kasanga village along the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Kalambo District,… Read more »

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