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Non-state actors comprising women and youth key in driving African Agriculture

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Transforming Africa’s agri-food systems under the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) initiative embraces the involvement of the Non-State Actors representing diverse groups across Southern Africa (SADC), East Africa, West Africa (ECOWAS), including farmer associations, youth, women farmers, civil society organizations (CSO), international NGOs, community-based organizations (CBO), national and regional networks, faith-based groups, the…

Africa readies for food sovereignty in next Kampala Declaration

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

The next Kampala Declaration which will drive the post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) agenda has promised to focus on food sovereignty as a key aspect of the continent’s agricultural transformation. Speaking to Spiked Online Media on the sidelines of the post-Malabo Validation Workshop of the Ten-Year Strategy and Action Plan (2026-2035) for…

Tongaat Hulett’s Hippo Valley to Build Power Plants

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago04 mins

Tongaat Hulett is set to build its power-generating sites, in response to the ongoing El Niño-induced drought. This development is expected to bolster the company’s resilience in the face of severe electricity supply deficits. In an exclusive interview with this publication, Patience Chuma, Head of Public Relations at Tongaat Hulett confirmed the initiative, emphasizing…

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…

Parliamentarians behind transformation of SADC PF into a fully-fledged SADC Parliament

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago011 mins

Yesterday, the Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda, led a high-level delegation in a strategic lobbying effort to secure Botswana’s support for the Transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) into a fully-fledged SADC Parliament under Article 9(1) of the SADC Treaty. At his invitation, the delegation paid…

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…

A call to safety: The First Lady’s hotline number that is changing live

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago08 mins

Writes Clayton Masekesa In the shadows of silence and fear, a beacon of hope has emerged for survivors of gender-based violence. A simple phone call to a dedicated hotline – 575 – the brainchild of the First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa, with her organization, Angel Of Hope Foundation, has become a lifeline for countless individuals seeking…

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…

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…

SADC Chairmanship: NetOne, Global Renaissance, and war veterans congratulate President Mnangagwa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago04 mins

Congratulatory messages were pouring in for His Excellency, Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe who assumed the Chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community, at the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit in Harare on 17 August 2024. NetOne, Zimbabwe’s government-owned mobile telephony giant, led the pack in heaping praises on…

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…

SADC initiates development of its Regional Climate Resilient Water Investment Programme

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago08 mins

Ahead of the Summit of Heads of States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on 17 August in Harare, Zimbabwe, the SADC secretariat initiated a regional initiative to bolster climate resilience and water security in the region through the SADC Regional Climate Resilient Water Investment Programme (SADC -AIP). The programme is in collaboration…

A Perspective on Civil Society engagement with SADC

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago05 mins

Writes Abby Taka Mgugu The civil society made up of all non-state actors in the region has an important role to play in shaping the social, economic, and political landscape of the region. This is because these institutions are closer to the population and their values resonate with these people. Popular Participation (p8…

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 Heads of State urged to fulfil commitments to rights of women

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago09 mins

Southern African women’s rights defenders are calling on heads of state meeting in Zimbabwe on SADC Day, 17 August, to fulfil their commitments to the rights of women in all their diversity. “Tomorrow marks the sixteenth anniversary of the adoption of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Gender and Development,” noted Emma…

Identities Media’s ‘The List’ awards honour impactful change-makers in Zimbabwe and Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago02 mins

Identities Media, a pioneering female-owned media organization committed to amplifying the voices of women and youth, is proud to announce the launch of ‘The List’ Awards—a prestigious initiative designed to recognize and celebrate selfless distinguished citizens who are making impactful changes in their communities across various fields. “Inspiring the spirit of ‘hunhu/ubuntu’, ‘The List…

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…

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,…

Old Mutual’s O’mari launches home insurance solution

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago3 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…

NetOne’s CSR Initiative Empowers Chikomba District in the Fight Against Drug Abuse

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago06 mins

NetOne’s impactful initiative in Chikomba District shines as a beacon of hope in the global fight against drug abuse. Through the donation of sports kits and collaboration with Dr. Tatenda Mavetera, the Minister of ICTPCS, this program is more than just a response to the pressing issue of substance misuse; it is a commitment to…

SADC Non State Actors call for increased financing of the education sector

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Non-state actors (NSAs) holding a dialogue on the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP) are calling for increased financing of the education sector. Speaking in one of the sessions, Rachel Gondo from Kuyenda Collective said SADC Member states should strive to meet their commitments of spending 15-20% of…

Protection of vulnerable groups ensures a climate just transition in SADC

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 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 Mutingwende3 months ago3 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…

Non-state actors champion domestication of SADC SRHR commitments

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago05 mins

Non-state actors (NSAs) are routing for the amplification of youth voices for a healthy democratic future and championing youth-led social accountability monitoring for the domestication of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) commitments. These were the recommendations by Lloyd Dembure, the Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination…

Artificial Intelligence an important aspect of the future of work initiative

Byron Adonis Mutingwende3 months ago3 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…

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…

Kadoma’s Own Hero: Sirizani Butau honoured with Medal on Heroes Day

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago03 mins

Writes Thomas Faranando Kadoma’s very own Sirizani Butau has been hailed a hero and awarded a medal for his bravery in the 2021 Mutare road accident. The medal was presented by President Mnangagwa on Heroes Day, alongside other heroes from various sectors, including Luckmore Nice and Black Umfolosi. Butau’s selfless act of rescuing eight people…

Joint Heroes Commemorations held in Sanyati and Mhondoro Ngezi Districts

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago03 mins

The people of Sanyati and Mhondoro Ngezi districts came together to commemorate their heroes in a moving joint ceremony held on Monday, 12 August 2024. The event, which took place at Sanyati District Heroes Acre, was attended by local leaders, community members, and families of the fallen heroes. The Guest of Honour was the District…

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”…

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-…

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,…

Army’s contribution to the education sector hailed

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – The Zimbabwe National Army’s contribution towards education development has been hailed for advancing the country’s education quality. This was said by Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Marian Chombo, during a handover of a classroom and administration block at Witchens Secondary School in Zvimba District…

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…

The 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit Celebrates a Decade of Global Commitment to Peace

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

On September 18, 2024, the 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit will be celebrated in South Korea and various locations worldwide reaching 122 countries. Under the theme ‘Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration’, this event commemorates, global leaders’ and citizens’ commitment to peace that lasted for a decade, with an eye towards…

Workshop spotlights SADC Mechanism for Engaging with Non-State Actors

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago03 mins

The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in collaboration with Non-State Actors (NSAs) and with the support of the European Union (EU), will hold a Capacity-Building Workshop on the implementation of the SADC Mechanism for Engaging with Non-State Actors. The hybrid workshop will be held on 11-12 August 2024, at the Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference…

Amplify voices of persons with disabilities: Deaf Women Included

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago06 mins

Writesa Nhau Mangirazi Community leaders, policymakers, and the media have been urged to amplify the voices of persons with disabilities through inclusivity so that they can access health, education, and social civil liberties. The call was made last week in Karoi during a Disability Inclusive Reporting workshop facilitated by Deaf Women Included, in partnership with…

Sanitary and phytosanitary systems in Africa still far from what is desired, emphasises biennial CAADP report

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

None of the 49 member states that have submitted their respective reports on their sanitary and phytosanitary (SF) systems are on track to reach the 100 percent target, according to the biennial report of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). However, the document points out that 15 of these countries, representing thirty-one percent…

Nyasha Nhau articulates benefits of the Commonwealth Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Byron Adonis Mutingwende4 months ago04 mins

The African Union Disability Council (ADC) Ambassador, Nyasha Nhau on Tuesday attended a Commonwealth Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) steering committee meeting where he is mandated with the task of engaging all the 19 Commonwealth countries in Africa, mobilizing them to support the adoption of the DIAP at the Commonwealth Heads Of Governments Meeting (CHOGM)…

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…