Fish sellers and dealers in one of the world's most expansive fresh water lakes said in separate interviews over the last week export cuts had dropped 92 percent and 50 percent, respectively, among local dealers and large-scale processors.
Sellers of diverse fish products at the Mwaloni International Fish Market, talked of an alarming decrease in exports over the last three to four months. Most blamed the situation on problems in accessing credit facilities.
"We are facing very tough moments here, the global economic crisis having thrown the whole weight onto our heads and shoulders.
