Declaration of the Zambezi River System as a fisheries reserve in terms of Section 22 of the Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (GN. No. 270 2016). Country/Territory Namibia Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water Keyword Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Transboundary effects Sustainable use Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Basin Zambezi Abstract This Declaration, made in by the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources in terms of section 22 of the Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 in consultation with the Zambezi Regional Council and relevant Traditional Authorities, declares the Zambezi River system shared with Zambia as a fisheries reserve for the period 1 November to 28 February annually. The inland waters of the Zambezi River shared with Zambia shall be closed for all fishing activities except for recreational fishing activities. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (No. 1 of 2003). Legislation | Namibia | 2003 Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX