Two named MMD cadres at Lukanga swamp fishing camp in Kapiri Mposhi district have taken advantage of the fish ban to harass fish mongers in the area.
The two cadres are allegedly grabbing fish from unsuspecting fish traders. Sources at the fishing camp told ZANIS that the situation was uncontrollable as the cadres brag that,as members of the ruling party in the area, they were supposed to be in every organization to ensure things were going on well.
The source further said the cadres had almost taken over the whole fish ban exercise and were working every day freely harassing any one suspected of having fish.
And a fishmonger who asked not to be named for security reasons admitted that fishing during the ban was illegal but added that it was also wrong for the cadres to grab fish from illegal dealers only to give it to their wives to go and sell.
‘We know we are also stealing by fishing during the ban. But we find it more disgusting for the cadres to steal from another thief and only to eat or sell the fish instead of handing it over to the fisheries officers, both them and us are supposed to be answerable,’ he said.
And fisheries officers spoken to also confirmed the development saying they reported the matter to their superiors in Kabwe and were waiting for a response.
Meanwhile, MMD Central province vice chairperson Robert Makangila condemned the action saying the party would investigate the matter before punitive action can be taken against the cadres.
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Please Zambians Lets Observe the Fish ban it’s to our advantage, however those thugs should not take advantage. It’s the same ruling part which imposed the ban and why should they go against it.
These are the places bwezani is supposed to visit instead of trips to china,just to access the extent of the situation( illegal fishing).:-?
Useless MMD. Why are you Zambians so daft to vote for these evil men!~X(
And some of you waste your time watching modelling on TV, the picture above is so natural. keep it up fishrmen…
Why do those pipo observe on the ban of fishing. This is for their own interest. Does it mean the fisheries Dept has got enough manpower to enforce the ban. Its unfortunate that we ignore things that are done for our own good.If the MMD cadres can enforce then whats wrong with hose fish rangers?