Seafood fisheries invest over K2m in aquacultureBy BUUMBA CHIMBULU OVER K2 million to establish an aquaculture operations in Siavonga district, Southern Province has been invested by Seafood Fisheries, as it explores regional and international markets.Currently, the company produces about 10 tonnes of tilapia fish per annum and also harvests crayfish, says Seafoods Fisheries and Lake Farms Limited Managing Director, Muzalema Mwanza.Ms Mwanza said they harvest tilapia and crayfish, as well as process it, which was being sold locally.She said the company is looking at exporting the crayfish and tilapia to South Africa and Hong Kong, with further expansion into the local market. “We are a Small and Medium Enterprise who started business in 2018 with my sister selling fish in a cooler box at the back of the car and we thought of how we can expand our business.“We currently have fish cage in Siavonga which is able to host 20,000 fingerlings. Through this business we […]
Seafood fisheries invest over K2m in aquaculture
