Nankumba Sub Fisheries Association in Mangochi District organised Community Sensitisation Meetings at Mbinda, Matekwe, Nkope and Chilimba.
The aim was to encourage the community to work together in dealing with illegal fishing gears in Lake Malawi, and to have ownership over their natural resources.
More than 600 people attended the meetings, including fishermen, community members and local leaders.
Various topics were discussed including the negative impact of the use of monofilament nets, beach hygiene, child labour, sex for fish, and fisheries regulations.
