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To: The Council Secretary
Siavonga District Council
Siavonga
PETITION: NOISE POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE FROM FISHING RIGS ON LAKE KARIBA
Dear Council Secretary,
We, the undersigned residents, lodge, and hotel owners of Siavonga, are writing to express our deep concern over the persistent noise pollution and environmental damage caused by fishing rigs operating on Lake Kariba, specifically along the lakefront from Eagles Rest to Banana Island and Sandy Beach.
For twenty days each month, the unceasing noise from hundreds of these rigs, operating from 6 pm to 6 am, severely disrupts the tranquillity of our area. This constant disturbance significantly hinders the ability of both tourists and residents to enjoy the outdoors.
Moreover, these rigs, often operating without proper waste management facilities, are discharging effluents directly into Lake Kariba. This practice not only poses a threat to the environment but also endangers public health. Despite the clear guidelines in the Public Health Act and the Environment Protection and Pollution Control Act against such practices, there has been a noticeable lack of enforcement from the Siavonga District Council.
Additionally, the Fisheries Department’s failure to designate no-go areas for fishing rigs along the lake shores exacerbates the issue of noise pollution and environmental damage. We observe with concern that the number of rigs on the lake far exceeds the recommended limit of 225, adding to the severity of the situation.
We urgently demand immediate action from the Siavonga District Council and all relevant agencies and departments. This action should include enforcing existing legislation, designating no-go areas for fishing rigs to mitigate noise pollution, and ensuring adherence to environmental standards, including responsible waste disposal practices.
The continued inaction by the Council, despite nearly a decade of complaints, not only shows a disregard for established laws but also poses a significant threat to the wellbeing of residents, tourists, and the delicate ecosystem of Lake Kariba. Our pleas for intervention have been consistently ignored, a neglect that we find intolerable.
We strongly urge the authorities to take swift and decisive measures to address these issues. Should there be no response, we reserve the right to seek legal recourse to ensure compliance with the law and to hold accountable those responsible for neglecting their duty to enforce all relevant provisions of the applicable laws and regulations.
SIGNED BY
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51 Comments
To me as a tourist the nightly rumblings from the fisher boats were badly annoying my tranquillity during my stay at Eagle's Rest this summer, additionally their hundreds of lights to lure the fishes also is a bad pollution from natural at this beautiful area. I demand to prohibit fishing here and enforce the laws.
noise pollution , oil pollution , overfishing , etc . It is time to stop this environmental disaster , the lake is more than 270 km long we the residents and hoteliers ask for far less than 10km kilometres of a no go zone for commercial fishing from dam wall to banana island .Siavonga should look better after the tourist sector who brings more & more revenue into the area .
I live on the Lake Shore and the noise and especially the intense bright lights are so severe it is hard to sleep at night
Fishing rigs around Hotels and lodges,is a nuisance to the tourism industry and I therefore sign this petition for it to be stoped. FORMER MAYOR OF SIAVONGA
The constant noise of rigs near the shore is disturbing the peace. Polution of the leaking fuel into the lake is a huge concern aswell. Theft especially on lake front properties has increased.
In the last 4 months we have also has 6 different forms of privacy invasion and theft..2 canoes....1 guests vehicle damaged and personal belongings stolen..2 days ago...banana boat and engine stolen. The police in Siavonga do nothing about the reports that we hand In to them..if we report something we either have to pay fuel money or they say that they have no transport available...when calling with a problem, we are told to come and write in the OB book...we a Ms Lodges cannot afford to replace all the properties that are stolen each month and pay guests to replace goods and fix vehicles...
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To: The Council Secretary
Siavonga District Council
Siavonga
PETITION: NOISE POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE FROM FISHING RIGS ON LAKE KARIBA
Dear Council Secretary,
We, the undersigned residents, lodge, and hotel owners of Siavonga, are writing to express our deep concern over the persistent noise pollution and environmental damage caused by fishing rigs operating on Lake Kariba, specifically along the lakefront from Eagles Rest to Banana Island and Sandy Beach.
For twenty days each month, the unceasing noise from hundreds of these rigs, operating from 6 pm to 6 am, severely disrupts the tranquillity of our area. This constant disturbance significantly hinders the ability of both tourists and residents to enjoy the outdoors.
Moreover, these rigs, often operating without proper waste management facilities, are discharging effluents directly into Lake Kariba. This practice not only poses a threat to the environment but also endangers public health. Despite the clear guidelines in the Public Health Act and the Environment Protection and Pollution Control Act against such practices, there has been a noticeable lack of enforcement from the Siavonga District Council.
Additionally, the Fisheries Department’s failure to designate no-go areas for fishing rigs along the lake shores exacerbates the issue of noise pollution and environmental damage. We observe with concern that the number of rigs on the lake far exceeds the recommended limit of 225, adding to the severity of the situation.
We urgently demand immediate action from the Siavonga District Council and all relevant agencies and departments. This action should include enforcing existing legislation, designating no-go areas for fishing rigs to mitigate noise pollution, and ensuring adherence to environmental standards, including responsible waste disposal practices.
The continued inaction by the Council, despite nearly a decade of complaints, not only shows a disregard for established laws but also poses a significant threat to the wellbeing of residents, tourists, and the delicate ecosystem of Lake Kariba. Our pleas for intervention have been consistently ignored, a neglect that we find intolerable.
We strongly urge the authorities to take swift and decisive measures to address these issues. Should there be no response, we reserve the right to seek legal recourse to ensure compliance with the law and to hold accountable those responsible for neglecting their duty to enforce all relevant provisions of the applicable laws and regulations.
SIGNED BY
51 Comments
This petition is on point. Moreover, the rig operators should be obliged to instal more efficient quieter engines than the present engines. They should also consider using solar engines than the current petrol engines.
To me as a tourist the nightly rumblings from the fisher boats were badly annoying my tranquillity during my stay at Eagle's Rest this summer, additionally their hundreds of lights to lure the fishes also is a bad pollution from natural at this beautiful area. I demand to prohibit fishing here and enforce the laws.
noise pollution , oil pollution , overfishing , etc . It is time to stop this environmental disaster , the lake is more than 270 km long we the residents and hoteliers ask for far less than 10km kilometres of a no go zone for commercial fishing from dam wall to banana island .Siavonga should look better after the tourist sector who brings more & more revenue into the area .
I live on the Lake Shore and the noise and especially the intense bright lights are so severe it is hard to sleep at night
Fishing rigs around Hotels and lodges,is a nuisance to the tourism industry and I therefore sign this petition for it to be stoped. FORMER MAYOR OF SIAVONGA
The constant noise of rigs near the shore is disturbing the peace. Polution of the leaking fuel into the lake is a huge concern aswell. Theft especially on lake front properties has increased.
In the last 4 months we have also has 6 different forms of privacy invasion and theft..2 canoes....1 guests vehicle damaged and personal belongings stolen..2 days ago...banana boat and engine stolen. The police in Siavonga do nothing about the reports that we hand In to them..if we report something we either have to pay fuel money or they say that they have no transport available...when calling with a problem, we are told to come and write in the OB book...we a Ms Lodges cannot afford to replace all the properties that are stolen each month and pay guests to replace goods and fix vehicles...
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This petition is on point. Moreover, the rig operators should be obliged to instal more efficient quieter engines than the present engines. They should also consider using solar engines than the current petrol engines.