Tilapia Centre of Excellence
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Tilapia Centre of Excellence

Certified seed, trained people, and healthier fish drive Zambia’s aquaculture delivery platform, where collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the University of Zambia turns research into fingerlings, skills, and bankable farms.

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Ministry

Technical and implementing partner, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock

UNZA School of Veterinary Medicine

Research partnership, School of Veterinary Medicine

Lake Kariba

Primary research campus and main field testing location for sustainable aquaculture.

Who We Are

An integrated aquaculture platform, not a single facility.

The Tilapia Centre of Excellence is the operating platform today; Kabiobio Bream Farm is the planned commercial seed arm that will complete it, together connecting seed, skills, fish health, data, nutrition, policy and investment into one system.

Applied Research and Innovation

Zambia, specific evidence, produced with universities.

Genetics and Quality Seed

Certified Nile tilapia fingerlings and Kafue bream.

Training and Capacity

Stackable, certified programmes across the value
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What We Do Across Six Core Areas

Applied Research and Innovation

Zambia, specific evidence, produced with universities.

Genetics and Quality Seed

Certified Nile tilapia fingerlings and Kafue bream.

Training and Capacity

Stackable, certified programmes across the value

Fish Health and Biosecurity

WOAH,aligned protocols, surveillance and diagnostics.

Climate, Smart Production

Ponds, cages, RAS, biofloc and raceway systems.

Inclusive Value Chains

Women, youth, schools and smallholder groups.

PUBLISHED WORK

Chilanga hatchery tanks, clean water, one technician with a net​

April 3, 2026

Cages on Kariba from a boat, escarpment behind

April 3, 2026
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UNZA Veterinary Laboratory, scientist

April 3, 2026
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