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CCARDESA advances knowledge management practices promoting agricultural resilience and food security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) is coordinating research and development programs for the region by embracing knowledge manansagement practices in pursuit of agricultural resilience and food security. This emerged at the CCARDESA’s Ukama Ustawi Learning Alliance Policy Dialogue Knowledge Management and Agricultural Policy meeting underway in Johannesburg,…

Food safety agency to strengthen coordination and harmonisation capacity on the continent

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago04 mins

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 24 October 2024 – The African Food Safety Agency will be created to ensure responsibility for strengthening the capacity, governance, coordination, and harmonisation of food safety systems in Africa, Dr. Amare Ayalew, Programme Manager of the AU Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa, said in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Amare Ayalew made…

Workshop demonstrates importance of transboundary water cooperation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago09 mins

A High-Level Segment of the 10th Meeting of Parties (MoP10) to the Water Convention in Ljubljana, Slovenia has demonstrated the importance of transboundary water cooperation. Key dignitaries who attended the meeting include Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Hon. Vangelis Peter Haritatos; H.E. Mr. Robert Golob, Prime Minister of…

AU reviews Africa agriculture programme strategy

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago04 mins

An extraordinary session of the African Union’s specialised technical committee got underway on 23 October 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to review the strategy and action plan for the continent’s comprehensive agricultural development programme for the next 10 years. For three days, experts in the agricultural sector will review and approve the Kampala Declaration,…

K-State, USDA scientists awarded grant to battle invasive stored grain pests

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago05 mins

Scientists from Kansas State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have launched a project to improve biosecurity against a pair of insects that have battered America’s food supply for decades. K-State professor of entomology Tom Phillips said the university will lead a $799,976 project funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture…

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Receives Historic Deposit Bolstering Food Security Amid Crises

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago014 mins

LONGYEARBYEN, SVALBARD — October 23, 2024 — The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received yesterday a deposit of more than 30,000 new seed samples from 23 depositors across 21 countries, including seven international genebanks. This marks the largest number of depositors since the Seed Vault received samples from a record-breaking 35 genebanks in 2020, underscoring the…

Zimbabwe to host 20th CAADP-PP and Commemoration of the 15th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago017 mins

The African Union Commission (AUC) through its Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), in collaboration with the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHDS) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), with support of technical institutions and development partners will commemorate the 15th Africa Day for Food and…

52nd Session of the Committee on World Food Security: Address shocks and stresses affecting agriculture

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago011 mins

Hon Vangelis P. Haritatos, the Deputy Minister for Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, while addressing the 52nd Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on the sub-theme: ‘Strengthening Coordinated Policy Responses to the Food Crisis’, said the world’s agriculture…

Rwanda launches $9.9M genetically modified crops program to boost agriculture

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago02 mins

Rwanda has initiated a program aimed at enhancing the production of cassava and potatoes by integrating genetically modified varieties that combat diseases, pests, and drought conditions. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in partnership with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), unveiled the country’s Agricultural Biotechnology Programme. This initiative, supported by a…

ECHO hires specialist to lead East Africa Regional Impact Centre

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago04 mins

ECHO, a Southwest Florida-based international nonprofit advocate for sustainable agriculture and food security, has hired a new director for its East Africa Regional Impact Center. Charei Munene, a leader in Agroecology/Ecological Organic Agriculture from Kenya, will succeed Erwin Kinsey in Tanzania. “We’re excited to have someone of Charei’s experience as part of our leadership…

Masiyiwa hits ZACC, NSSA with lawsuit over opaque land deal

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Writes Kumbirai Mafunda A socio-economic justice campaigner has hauled the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to court, seeking an order compelling the country’s anti-corruption agency, to probe an opaque land acquisition transaction, done by the state-run pension fund more than twenty years ago. Munashe Masiyiwa, a socio-economic justice…

Zimbabwe’s Largest Livestock Semen Processing and Cryopreservation Centre Commissioned

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago03 mins

Bulawayo, 19 October. 2024 – The Government of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), today, commissioned the largest livestock semen processing and cryopreservation centre in Zimbabwe at Matopos Research Institute. The state-of-the-art gene bank equipment, valued at over $400,000, was commissioned by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and…

Policy harmonisation, uptake of indigenous knowledge systems critical for seed sector success

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago04 mins

African seed sector experts validated in Lusaka, Zambia the progress report and methodology of the study on seed systems managed by farmers on the continent to ensure correct practices. Participants in the event held discussions to find a common denominator for the implementation of the mission following the agreed terms of reference, including various…

Greening Kuwadzana Project hosts Tree Care Therapy for Mental Health program

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago02 mins

On October 12th, the Greening Kuwadzana Project hosted its signature Tree Care Therapy for Mental Health program, a groundbreaking initiative that harnesses the therapeutic power of nurturing trees to promote mental well-being. This innovative program, held at least three times a year, brings together the Greening Kuwadzana Project and Ndinewe Foundation, a Harare-based mental health…

Hekhani Seeds a game-changer in Zimbabwe’s agricultural seed sector

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago05 mins

Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector is set for a positive transformation following the advent of Hekhani Seeds, an innovative seed company dedicated to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability for underutilized crops. Hekhani Seeds represents a significant advancement in Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector. By championing agricultural entrepreneurship among women and focusing on sustainable practices, this collaboration has the…

Rural women contribute to food systems, agriculture

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago09 mins

Women are the backbone of the agricultural sector in Africa and play a crucial role in the continent’s agri-food system, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment Josefa Correia Sacko said in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking on International Rural Women’s Day, celebrated on 15 October, Josefa Sacko said that women…

Research provides cutting-edge technologies for enhanced productivity, improved livelihoods

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago010 mins

The groundbreaking discoveries made by researchers across diverse fields have led to the development of cutting-edge technologies that enhance productivity, improve livelihoods, and pave the way for a more sustainable future, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks while officially opening the 2-day 13th Zimbabwe International Research Symposium organised by the Research…

African seed system experts seek to validate their strategic report

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

A validation seminar of the progress report and methodology of the study on farmer-managed seed systems on the continent is taking place beginning today in Lusaka ( Zambia ), aimed at actions and policies modelled on best practices in this sector. Experts in the field are discussing the execution of the mission according to…

CAN calls on ministers to ensure COP29 delivers on ambitious Climate Finance Goal

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago07 mins

Ahead of a High Level Ministerial Dialogue on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance and the Pre-COP meeting in Baku this week, Climate Action Network (CAN) is sending a clear and unequivocal message from more than 130 civil society organisations: failure to deliver an ambitious climate finance outcome at COP29 is not acceptable. The…

New land policy to curb multiple farm ownership and corrupt allocations: Minister Ziyambi

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago05 mins

Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The newly proclaimed land tenure policy will help to correct anomalies in the farming land distribution, a ZANU (PF) Politburo and Cabinet Minister has said. The government recently announced an indefinite moratorium on the issuance of any new 99-year leases, offer letters, and permits for agricultural land. Under the new…

NetOne’s 5G technology a commitment to transforming Zimbabwe into a middle-income economy

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago010 mins

In line with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and the Vision 2030 agenda, NetOne on 9 October 2024 launched the 5G technology, reflecting an unwavering commitment to transforming Zimbabwe into a middle-income economy, through technology, innovation, and sustainable development. In his keynote address during the launch, Honourable Vice President, Colonel (Retired) Kembo C.D….

The critical emerging role of food historians in advancing African agro-ecology

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago09 mins

Writes Charles Dhewa As the battle for supremacy between agroecology and industrial agriculture gets more intense, food historians will carry the day for agroecology and indigenous food systems. Every African community has a deep history of its food system including intricate details on what has changed in the local food systems over the years….

Africa advocates ocean health for global climate stability and the future of humans

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

African Union Commissioner of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, AmbassadorJosefa Correia Sacko, assured in Tangier (Morocco), that the health of the oceans is fundamental for global climate stability, biodiversity conservation, food security and the future of human beings. The African diplomat, who was speaking at the African consultation event in preparation…

Dairibord on a regional expansion drive

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago03 mins

Dairibord Holdings Limited is on an expansion drive and refutes various online media reports on the purported closure of its Zimbabwe operations and subsequent relocation to South Africa. In a press statement yesterday, Mercy Ndoro, the Group Chief Executive of Dairibord Holdings Limited said the diversified manufacturer and distributor of dairy products has a longstanding history…

Zimbabwe charms UK Investors

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago04 mins

Writes Elvis Dumba in Birmingham, London The government is continuing to lure international investors into the country, a development leading to economic growth through foreign investment and increased international trade opportunities as witnessed at a recently held Trade Expo in the UK. The commitment towards international trade has been proven after President Mnangagwa’s administration dispatched…

Water at the core of community resilience in the face of El-Nino-induced drought

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago012 mins

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Zimbabwe has said access to safe water and improved sanitation and hygiene services are key to ensuring children’s rights to health, nutrition, education, and protection. As Zimbabwe faces the El Nino-induced drought, the UN agency is calling on the Government and partners to prioritise investment in water, sanitation, and…

Mitigating drought: Zimbabwe compels farmers to use wheat stover as livestock feed

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago02 mins

Dr. Anxious Masuka, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Lands, Agriculture Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, in terms of section 21 of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, and Remedies Act [Chapter 18:12], has compelled farmers to use wheat stover as feed. In Statutory Instrument (SI) 159 of 2024 cited as the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies (Wheat stover as…

AGRA shares perspectives on AU’s 10-Year Fertiliser and Soil Health Action Plan

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago7 months ago09 mins

The Alliance for a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA) applauded and embraced the 10-Year Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan and the Soil Initiative for Africa Framework adopted by African Heads of State at the African Union Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit. The Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) is an ambitious long-term effort to systematically…

Agriculture a pillar of Africa’s economy: Ambassador Josefa Sacko

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 months ago07 mins

Agriculture continues to be the mainstay of the African economies, accounting for 17.2 per cent of the continent’s gross domestic product, the Commissioner of the African Union’s Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Josefa Correia Sacko, said in Puglia, Italy. Ambassador Josefa Sacko, who presented these figures during the G7…

Addressing food waste and loss mitigates climate change

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

Climate change and food loss and waste are two interconnected global challenges that threaten the very foundation of our food systems. With one-third of all food produced globally going to waste, the environmental, economic, and social implications are dire. As climate change intensifies, its impact on food production, distribution, and consumption becomes increasingly evident. This…

National Sanitary and Phytosanitary systems promoting food and nutrition security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago08 mins

National Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) systems play an important role in ensuring food and nutrition security through protecting human, animal, and plant health; supporting economic development; promoting environmental sustainability; ensuring compliance with international standards; and building public trust and confidence in agrifood systems. This came to the fore during a Workshop on the Validation…

AGRA proffers recommendations for improving Fertiliser Subsidy Programmes in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago015 mins

The Alliance for a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA) has offered recommendations for strategic priorities for Improving Fertilizer Subsidy Programmes in Africa (FSP). Available evidence indicates that FSPs in Africa have generated several positive impacts, notably by bolstering agricultural productivity, augmenting farmers’ incomes, and fortifying food security. These impacts have come at a high cost…

Private sector critical in driving investment to reduce post-harvest food loss

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago05 mins

Dr Agens Kalibata, the President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA) has underscored the importance of working with the private sector to drive investment to reduce post harvest food loss. She was speaking at the 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA2024) in a session titled “Opportunities To Unlock Private Sector Investment…

AU concerned about post-harvest food losses in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago06 mins

African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Ambassador Josefa Correia Sacko said today in New York that the levels of post-harvest food losses in Africa are sufficient to meet the annual food needs of some 48 million people. Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, which has been taking place since last Monday,…

Workshop validates SPS Communication strategy, action plan and corporate branding

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago08 mins

A workshop to develop a robust and targeted communications strategy for the African Union (AU) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Programme in Africa is underway in Lusaka, Zambia with a view of outlining clear guidelines and approaches for communicating key messages, advocacy, and awareness creation among key audiences. In welcome remarks read by Chiluba Mwape,…

Good Seed and Food Festival celebrates Zimbabwe’s agricultural diversity and resilience

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago07 mins

Writes Lloyd Rabaya Guitars, drums, and throats soothed the ears, plenty of seed varieties were on display, and lots of food was prepared for sale to visitors as farmers exhibited at the Good Seed and Food Festival held in Harare at Botanical Gardens. Farmers from across Zimbabwe converged at the Botanical Gardens “Celebrating the resilience…

Prof Charles Adetunji on 2024 Career-long List of the World’s Top 2% Scientists

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

Nigerian erudite academic, Prof Charles Adetunji has been recognized in the prestigious 2024 Career-long List of the World’s Top 2% Scientists, as well as the single-year Most Impactful List of Distinguished Professors globally. In an interview with Spiked Online Media, the respected scientist said the achievement reflects the unwavering support and dedication of many individuals…

Just Transition: Resolving Climate Debt Critical for Sustainable Development in Southern Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago7 months ago09 mins

Byron Adonis Mutingwende As Southern Africa faces escalating climate challenges, the urgency for enhanced climate finance in 2024 has never been more critical. With increasing temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and extreme weather events, the region is at a pivotal moment where proactive measures can shape its future. Southern Africa is uniquely vulnerable to climate…

Zimbabwe to harness benefits of IAEA Scientific Forum in promoting food security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago07 mins

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr. Anxious Masuka has said lessons from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Scientific Forum 2024, themed ‘Atoms4Food: Better Agriculture for a Better Life’, should be harnessed to promote food and nutrition security in the country. He revealed that in a panel discussion of a…

Industries fuelling climate crisis draining public funds in the Global South: ActionAid report

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago012 mins

Climate-wrecking fossil fuel and industrial agriculture sectors are squeezing climate-hit countries for over US$600 billion in public subsidies every year. ActionAid’s groundbreaking new report on the corporate capture of public finance finds that climate-destructive sectors are benefiting from subsidies amounting to an average of US$677 billion in the Global South every year, money that could…

68th IAEA Conference: Minister Masuka shares insights on improving food security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, shared opportunities and insights that stakeholders could utilize to improve food security. He was speaking during the 68th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Scientific Forum being held under the theme “Atoms4Food: Better Agriculture for a Better Life”, running from 17…

IAEA Scientific Forum 2024: How nuclear technology can help tackle global food insecurity

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago02 mins

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Scientific Forum 2024, themed Atoms4Food: Better Agriculture for a Better Life, opened alongside the 68th IAEA General Conference, focusing on how nuclear technology can help tackle global food insecurity. With an audience of over 260 participants, including high-level speakers and ministers from various countries, the opening session was filled…

Zimbabwe’s Climate Challenge: A Catalyst for Economic Reinvention

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago06 mins

Writes Dr Ayodele Odusola, UNDP Zimbabwe Resident Representative Zimbabwe stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey, facing the dual challenge of climate change and economic transformation. The recent Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference (ZEDCON) in Victoria Falls underscored the urgency of addressing these intertwined issues, highlighting both the vulnerabilities we face and the…

The Climate Adaptation Water Energy Programme: Empowering Communities for a Sustainable Future

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago08 mins

By: Dr. Ayodele Odusola, UNDP Resident Representative, Zimbabwe Dr. Solomon Mutambara, Project Manager Climate Adaptation, Water and Energy Programme, United Nations Development Programme Zimbabwe The Climate Adaptation Water Energy Programme (CAWEP) stands as a testament to the power of strategic intervention and community-driven development in building resilience in the face of climate change. Funded by…

2024 Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference focuses on building resilience to climate change

Byron Adonis Mutingwende8 months ago012 mins

In pursuit of realizing the nation’s 2030 vision to become an upper-middle-income society, the 2024 Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference in the resort city of Victoria Falls is focusing on building resilience to climate change. The Conference is running under the theme ‘Building Resilience and Driving Economic Transformation under Climate Change’ from 14-18 September 2024…