Lilongwe imposes pork ban
Lilongwe District Council has imposed an immediate ban on the movement, slaughter, and sale of pigs and pork products following a surge in African swine fever cases.
The directive, signed by District Commissioner Stallichi Mwambiwa, confirms the outbreak was first detected on 30 January 2025 in Traditional Authority Njewa.
Since then, 166 pigs have fallen ill and 135 have died across nine kraals in the affected area.
“The disease can wipe out all the pigs if not controlled in a short time, leading to 100 percent economic losses,” reads part of the council’s communication.
The restrictions are being enforced under Chapter 66:02 of the Control of Animal Diseases Act, as well as guidelines from the World Organisation for Animal Health.
The council has urged farmers and traders to strictly comply with the ban as veterinary teams intensify surveillance and containment efforts to prevent further spread.