Women in Goromonzi District have begun restocking fish ponds as part of efforts to strengthen food security and improve incomes in rural communities.
The initiative marks the second phase of work by the Pamodzi Fisheries and Fresh Produce Women’s Group, which has become a model for successful aquaculture in Zimbabwe.
After their first stocking in November last year, the group harvested fish in May and has now begun restocking to maintain production throughout the year.
The activity is part of the Presidential Community Fisheries Scheme, implemented across the country to promote fish farming in village gardens.
Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources Production under the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Mr. Milton Makumbe, said, “We want this to be a model for other groups in Zimbabwe, to show that fish farming can truly improve people’s lives.”
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He explained that restocking helps farmers maintain a steady fish supply and income while protecting them from losses caused by disease or drought.
The initiative supports the national goal of leaving no one and no place behind by encouraging self-reliance among rural families.
The ministry added, “We are committed to turning rural women into employers rather than job seekers, transforming hard-working farmers into entrepreneurs who strengthen their families and communities.”
The women are also receiving support from the African Women Fish Traders Network through training in fish processing and value addition to increase profits.
“The success of these women proves that with technical guidance and commitment to the restocking cycle, fish farming can be a lasting solution for food security and rural development,” the department said.
The Pamodzi Group stated that their ponds now serve as a source of both food and income, bringing renewed hope to their community.
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