Lobster traders in the
Quinga administrative post, located in the Liupo district, Nampula province in
northern of Mozambique are facing a severe crisis after being unable to sell
their products for more than three months.
Lobster trading is a
traditional activity in the region, but the prolonged halt has caused
significant losses, with the lobsters still trapped in the cages, losing weight
and dying due to the extended waiting period.
According to the traders,
the cages where the lobsters are kept are beginning to be infiltrated by fresh
water, which further worsens the situation, as the lobsters cannot survive in
these conditions.
The Chinese company Wiji
Lda, which has been responsible for purchasing lobsters in the region,
expressed interest in continuing to buy the product but voiced concerns due to
recent events in the area.
The company's representative
stated that if the Liupo district government allows Wiji Lda to resume
purchasing, they will request security guarantees to prevent product loss, as
the current insecurity has generated uncertainty. "If the district
government accepts our entry, we will ask for effective security to ensure the
product is not lost," said the representative.
However, the situation in the Liupo district appears to be returning to normal, with the population resuming their daily activities.
The maritime authorities,
who were always present during lobster buying operations, ensured public order
and safety during the purchasing processes, which had contributed to the stable
continuity of the trade in the past.
Wiji Lda, headquartered in
Nacala, had previously purchased lobsters not only in Quinga but also in other
locations such as Angoche and Ilha de Moçambique.
With the prospect of
resuming purchases, the traders are waiting for a solution from local
authorities to alleviate the losses and allow the continuation of this
important economic activity for the region. (BP in Liupo)
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