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Africa’s agricultural transformation: address remaining challenges, adapt to a changing world

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago08 mins

The post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) agenda is premised on the need to tackle persistent challenges, unfinished business in achieving the Malabo declaration targets, adapting to the changing global context, aligning with Agenda 2063, and leveraging new opportunities for agricultural transformation and inclusive growth. This has been the overarching theme at the…

Post Malabo Validation: CAADP Non-state actors note progress, proffer recommendations

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Non-state actors (NSAs) under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) have hailed the CAADP Strategy and Action Plan (2026-2035) for putting in place mechanisms to advance Africa’s Agri-Food Systems while proffering inclusive recommendations for a holistic approach. This came to the fore during the 3-day Validation Workshop of the Ten-Year CAADP Strategy and…

Africa needs resilient agriculture for addressing a global food crises

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago07 mins

Ambassador Josefa Sacko, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Development at the African Union Commission (AUC) has called for robust interventions to support AU member states in building a resilient agricultural sector amid global food crises. She made the remarks today during the 3-day Validation Workshop of the Ten-Year CAADP…

OneMoney Revolutionises DStv Payments: Seamless Entertainment at Your Fingertips

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago05 mins

In a significant stride towards enhancing customer convenience, NetOne’s OneMoney platform has expanded its suite of digital payment solutions to include DStv subscription payments. This innovative feature, accessible through the simple dial of *554#, reaffirms NetOne’s commitment to providing cutting-edge, customer-centric solutions that seamlessly integrate into the daily lives of Zimbabweans. The integration of…

Zimbabwe, China relations foster youth empowerment

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago09 mins

Writes Marlvin Ngiza Zimbabwe and the People’s Republic of China’s relations continue to bear fruits as the two nations continue to expedite programmes that are meant to promote youth employment and economic empowerment towards curtailing drug and substance abuse among young people. This has been attested by several initiatives that the Chinese Embassy, through working…

Commissioner Josefa Sacko defends robust seed systems for the African continent

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago05 mins

The Continent must create robust seed systems because they form the basis of agriculture, and determine productivity, resilience and food sustainability, argued African Union Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko today in Addis Ababa. Ambassador Josefa Sacko is the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment at the African Union…

From Piggy Banks to Powerhouses, Old Mutual Kids Financial Literacy Bootcamp

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago03 mins

Picture this—your child comes running up to you, their eyes shining with excitement, clutching a dollar bill. That’s the perfect moment to start shaping their financial destiny. Teaching kids about money from an early age may set them up for a lifetime of financial success. And let me tell you, it’s never too early to…

UN’s Edward Kallon rallies environmental stewardship at First Ladies High Level Advocacy Event

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

His Excellency, Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe has rallied African First Ladies to spearhead environmental stewardship for the greater good of society. Addressing delegates at the First Ladies Advocacy Event on Climate Change and the Environment on the sidelines of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) IN…

The Tale of Two Meetings: Post Malabo and My Food is African

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago012 mins

Writes Dr. Million Belay I arrived at the Lukenya Getaway around midnight, exhausted, angry, and famished. My journey from Lusaka had been mentally exhausting, after a frustrating meeting on the Post-Malabo process. Lukenya Getaway, located on the outskirts of Nairobi in the Machakos region, is known for its outdoor activities and wildlife, a stark…

President Mnangagwa assumes SADC Chairmanship, promises sustainable development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago07 mins

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), promising a raft of measures to ensure sustainable development in the regional economic community. In his keynote address, the president of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community, His Excellency, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa at…

SADC secures US$8 billion boost through partnership with BADEA

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago05 mins

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) took a significant step forward in its development agenda on Wednesday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SADC and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). The MoU, signed in Harare, commits an initial US$8 billion from Arab sovereign wealth funds to…

SARCAN urges SADC Heads of State to lobby wealthy nations to pay for climate debts

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Sherpard Zvigadza, the Coordinator of the Southern Africa Region Climate Action Network (SARCAN) is urging the Southern African Community Development (SADC) Heads of State to demand wealthy and polluter nations to pay up their historic and climate debts. He was speaking to Spiked Online Media on the sidelines of the 4th Regional Dialogue for…

Africa’s Path to a Just Energy Transition: The Call for Transparent and Fair Trade Practices

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago07 mins

Writes Baboloki Semele In a pivotal discussion on Africa’s role in the global energy transition, Antonio Pedro, Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), underscored the critical need for transparent and fair-trade practices to ensure a just energy transition across the continent. Speaking at an African Consultative Webinar on Critical…

SADC RISDP – Civil society says progress made, more to do

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago07 mins

Civil society organisations have this week praised the steady progress made towards implementation of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP) while noting that in some areas there remains more to be done. The final communique from the event can be found here. The comments came after two days of discussion, planning,…

Respected ICT professionals and senior government officials to speak at TICON Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Speakers at the upcoming Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference 2024 include respected names in the ICT industry as well as senior officials from member countries. TICON Africa will be held at the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa between 25 and 27 September alongside the Marketing Society of Kenya’s symposium. The two events will bring…

Old Mutual’s O’mari launches home insurance solution

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

O’mari, the fintech subsidiary of Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has announced the launch of its new digital-first, low-cost home insurance product ‘O’mari HomeCare’, underwritten by Old Mutual Zimbabwe Insurance Company. This innovative offering is designed to provide affordable and accessible insurance for homeowners. The new product leverages digital technology to streamline the application process and…

Protection of vulnerable groups ensures a climate just transition in SADC

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago07 mins

Over and over, we have seen how the Southern African region, like many countries in the Global South, is paying the heavy price for historical emissions by the industrialized North. The manifestation of the climate crisis continues to impact food security and livelihoods, with young women in particular facing increasing and deepening protection risks such…

Calls to transform SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) into a SADC Parliament gain momentum

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

A fireside chat was held to discuss the transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) into a SADC Parliament. The session was moderated by Rachel Gondo from the Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) and featured panelists including SADC desk officers from various national parliaments and representatives from civil society organizations. Several issues arose from the…

Artificial Intelligence an important aspect of the future of work initiative

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

In realizing Agenda 2063 Aspiration 1 of a prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development, it is important to address issues of youth unemployment factoring in Artificial Intelligence in the future of work initiative. These were the sentiments of Emelda Vhiriri, the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) Country Director for Zimbabwe during…

Empowering Africa’s Youth: A Commitment to Our Future

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago08 mins

Writes Chido Mpemba Supporting Africa’s youth through digital literacy, greater participation in democratic processes, and active involvement in climate action are crucial steps to foster economic growth and sustainable development of the continent. The youth of Africa stand at the threshold of a transformative era, one that demands our collective effort to harness their potential…

Accountable management of resources critical to meeting RISDP’s goals

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago08 mins

Socially accountable management and use of available resources are critical to meeting the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP), a Non-state Actors (NSA) dialogue in Harare has heard. This came to the fore today at the dialogue running in Harare from 14 to 15 August 2024 that is…

Civil society calls for sustainable and accountable implementation of SADC’s regional development strategy

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Civil society organisations are coming together in Harare and online this week for the annual Non-State Actors Dialogue on the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP), on the sidelines of the SADC Heads of State and Government Summit. They will rally behind a call for stronger social accountability in…

International Youth Day: Equality Now urges upholding of digital rights

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago013 mins

Equality Now, an international human rights organization, and co-founder of the Alliance for Universal Digital Rights (AUDRi), works to achieve legal and systemic change for women and girls worldwide. Equality Now yesterday joined the world in commemorating International Youth Day under the Theme ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.’ International Youth…

Youth urged to harness digital pathways for sustainable development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

The Zimbabwe Youth Council joined the rest of the world in celebrating the 2024 International Youth Day yesterday and urged young people to harness digital pathways for sustainable development. Addressing delegates at the sixth Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) yesterday held under the theme “Empowering the Future: Innovative Education for Sustainable Development in Africa”…

Youthful Sizolwenkosi Mazolo in value addition of fruits and vegetables

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Sizolwenkosi Mazolo, Founder and Owner of Homegrown Pvt Ltd is a pioneering entrepreneur dedicated to revolutionizing the way people produce, consume, and preserve food. With a passion for sustainable agriculture and reducing food waste, Sizolwenkosi established Homegrown to specialize in the value addition of fruits and vegetables through innovative freezing, canning, and drying techniques. Homegrown’s…

Southern Africa Youth Forum: Consolidate educational policy and legal frameworks for youth empowerment

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago013 mins

Her Excellency Boemo Ndu Sekgoma, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), who is also the Patron of the Southern Africa Youth Forum has called for the the consolidation of policy and legal frameworks to empower the youth through innovative education, in line with the theme of the African Union for this year….

SADC Youth shine in agribusiness and innovation for sustainable agriculture

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago05 mins

Youth in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are implementing initiatives through innovations in agribusiness to promote sustainable agriculture on the African continent. Guided by the Malabo Declaration regarding the development of African youth, the African Union has developed several policies and frameworks including the African Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment (APAYE) 2019-…

Irrigation enhances agricultural productivity and food security: Parliament, ZAS

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

Writes Thomas Faranando Following intermittent droughts in Southern Africa, the Parliament, and Zimbabwe Agricultural Society have reiterated the importance of investing in irrigation systems to boost food and nutrition security. On Friday, 9 August 2024, the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Rural Development embarked on a fact-finding mission to large-scale irrigation…

SADC Non-State Actors Engagement Meeting heralds renewed commitment to unity and collaboration

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago08 mins

The Southern African Development Community engagement meeting that kicked off in Harare today underscores the need for a renewed commitment to unity and collaboration as stakeholders explore effective strategies towards realizing “The SADC We Want.” This was revealed by the president of the Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (SAf-CNGO), Mr. Simao Tila at…

Zimbabwe Young Influencers networking meeting emphasises importance of raising social capital

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

The Zimbabwe Young Influencers (ZYI) get-together networking meeting held in Harare on Saturday 10 August 2024 brought to the fore the importance of social capital in self-development and career growth. Addressing the young influencers, Dr. Banabasi Marambire, the author of the book “The Herd Boy”, emphasised the importance of creating social capital, hard work,…

Zimbabwe Agricultural Show Conference to spotlight interplay between mining and agriculture

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

The 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show to be held from 26 to 31 August 2024 in Harare will be unique in that it has earmarked a conference during the showcase to highlight the interplay between mining and agriculture. In an interview with Spiked Online Media ahead of the show, Mr. Tawonga Miriyoni,…

Zimbabwe Agricultural Show a platform to showcase technological innovations for agricultural transformation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago03 mins

Technological innovations have transformed Zimbabwe’s agriculture, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in pursuit of food and nutrition security. This was revealed by Dr. Andrew Matibiri, the Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS), who was speaking about the key role that technological innovations play in improving agriculture, ahead of the 114th edition of…

AAIN leads international delegates exploring investment opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago02 mins

African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) Chief Executive Officer, Prof Alex Ariho, is leading a delegation including Steven Orchard, Danneil Lee, Nathenel Abital, Jeongwoo Kim, Junpill Beack, Mark Ford, and Dr. Anannia Admasu among others from EarthFix – Australia and ISU – Korea, that is visiting African countries to foster international collaborations, enhance sustainable development projects,…

Addressing ICT Gender Gap: Africa Tech Festival 2024 Showcases Women Tech and Telecoms Leaders

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago08 mins

When the 27th edition of Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com) kicks off on 12 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, the spotlight will be on the exceptional women shaping the future of technology and telecoms in Africa. With August marking the celebration of Women’s Month in the host country, the event will…

Unpacking the theme of the 2024 Zimbabwe Agricultural Show

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago03 mins

Theme: Cultivating Prosperity: Growing Business, Innovating for Change, Nurturing our Future Cultivating Prosperity: In agriculture, cultivating prosperity means creating conditions that support the economic growth and success of farmers and agricultural businesses. It involves providing farmers with access to resources, knowledge, and technology to increase productivity, improve market access, and enhance profitability. This…

Dr T. Muzamhindo hands over his book to Professor Charity Manyeruke, Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Rwanda

Muzamhindo Takes Growth Transformative Strategy to Rwanda

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago016 mins

Writes Alfred Mazungunye In the vibrant landscape of Zimbabwe’s economic development, one figure stands tall in the pursuit of national progress: Dr. Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo, the dynamic CEO of the Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST). His relentless commitment to promoting and advancing Zimbabwe’s interests is not just commendable; it is transformative. Dr. Muzamhindo has…

Dr. Andrew Matibiri paints optimism for the 114th Edition of Zimbabwe Agricultural Show

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago010 mins

Dr. Andrew Matibiri, the Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS), has revived optimism for the success of the 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show to be held from 26 to 31 August 2024 in Harare. Under his leadership, the show has continued to grow and evolve, showcasing the latest developments and…

Professor Smelly Dube and Dr. Mncedisi Dube among Top 100 Influential Global Voices 2024 awardees

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Group Chief Executive Officer of River Properties, Professor Smelly Dube and the Chairman of the conglomerate Dr. Mncedisi Dube have been honoured and granted accolades to join the outstanding personalities for this year’s top 100 Influential Global Voices 2024. The development comes barely six months after the United Kingdom-based global institution, El-Roi London University, selected…

SADC Summit: Steering Zimbabwe toward global prominence

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

Writes Innocent Mujeri This August, Zimbabwe stands at the threshold of a pivotal moment as it prepares to host the SADC Summit, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa poised to take on the mantle of SADC Chairman. This isn’t just another diplomatic engagement but a significant event poised to thrust Zimbabwe into the limelight, enhancing…

Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2024 attracts over 5,000 stakeholders globally

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

Own Correspondent Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2024 is set to convene over 5,000 stakeholders from across Africa and internationally. The Annual summit to be hosted in Kigali, Rwanda aims to accelerate food systems transformation with youth and women at the helm a key focus. World leaders, innovators, academia, development agencies, farmers’ organizations, and the private…

SADC Delegates Laud Technological Marvel at Dinson Iron and Steel Company Plant

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Delegates from various Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries and local officials toured the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) in Mvuma last week, marking the conclusion of the 44th SADC Industrialization Week. The visit showcased Africa’s largest steel plant which recently started producing steel billets at its plant and highlighted technological and innovative…

Breastfeeding mothers need family and community support in the face the current El-nino induced drought

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago07 mins

Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) As the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week, the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) would like to urge families and communities to offer maximum support to breastfeeding mothers around the country, particularly in the context of the current drought that has led to serious food shortages. Running…

Muzorewa Urges the Government to Utilise SADC Summits for Re-engagement

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

In a recent statement read on his behalf by his Vice President, Pekezela Nyathi, the President of the United African National Council (UANC), Rev. Gwinyai Muzorewa, emphasized the critical importance of Zimbabwe leveraging the upcoming SADC Summit as a pivotal opportunity for re-engagement with other nations and for revitalizing its economy. “Hosting the SADC Summit…

Afreximbank supports Angolan partners to drive industrialisation and boost food security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago05 mins

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or “The Bank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Amufert SA announced that they have signed terms for a USD 1.4 Billion facility to support the establishment of a fertilizer plant in Angola. Afreximbank is arranging the required debt funding in its capacity as Mandated Lead Arranger and is also supporting the equity raise as…

Bridging the price gap in Zim’s tobacco industry: A necessity for equitable growth

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago09 mins

Writes Innocent Mujeri It is imperative to confront the glaring price disparities that have long plagued the tobacco industry in Zimbabwe. These disparities, particularly between auction and contract prices, have consistently disadvantaged small-scale farmers. Addressing these issues is not merely about fairness; it is about ensuring the sustainability and prosperity of the entire sector….