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Ambassador Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko Emerges the Winner of the Africa Green Ambassador Award 2024
The Interconnections for Making Africa Great Empowered and Sustainable (IMAGES) Initiative, http://imagesinitiatives.org has awarded the 2024 Africa Green Ambassador Award to Her Excellency, Ambassador Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko. Ambassador Sacko is an Angolan, leading African Agronomist and Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Development, African Union Commission. Before her re-election…
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Climate change, demographic shifts among factors influencing Post-Malabo CAADP implementation
The implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) framework across the continent is impacted by agri-food systems and various megatrends including demographic shifts and climate change, Mrs. Estherine Fotabong, the Director of Agriculture, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability of the African Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), has said. She made the remarks in the…
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Success of Post-Malabo process demands accelerated implementation of policies and programs
Yvonne S. Mpundu, Zambia’s Permanent Secretary (administration) in the Ministry of Agriculture has said the success of the Post-Malabo process requires the accelerated implementation of policies and programs. She made the address in her keynote address during the official opening of a validation workshop for the Most-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Agenda…
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Validation Workshop for Post Malabo Technical Working Groups opens in Lusaka, Zambia
A validation workshop bringing together members and key stakeholders of the Post Malabo Technical Working Groups (TWGs) convened/co-convened by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and other partners kicks off today 25 July 2024 and will run until 30 July 2024 and is meant to review, revise, refine, and finalize the draft reports to be…
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UN and partners collaboration on El Nino Drought interventions show promising results
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe, Mr. Edward Kallon, undertook a comprehensive two-day field visit from 23 to 24 July 2024 to Buhera District, Manicaland Province. The purpose of the visit was to oversee the execution of anticipatory action interventions funded by the UN Central Emergency Response Fund to address the impact of…
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Language Legacy Expo to honour culture and heritage through literary and visual arts
Consultus Publishing Services (CPS), in partnership with LitFest Harare, is launching the Language Legacy Expo on Saturday, July 27h at CPS Head Office in Eastlea, Harare. The launch heralds the beginning of a 10-week expo organized by Consultus Publishing Services (CPS) to honour culture and heritage through literary and visual arts. This expo aims…
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Hosting of UN Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa a boost for Zimbabwe Tourism
Writes Cleopas Huruva Mukungunugwa Zimbabwe continues to get international recognition with the country geared to host the United Nations Tourism Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa on 26 to 28 July 2024, at the Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria. The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Barbara Rwodzi on 16 July 2024, informed the…
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Chinese researchers find new gene enhancing wheat yields in saline soil
Chinese researchers have decoded a novel salt-tolerance gene in wheat, resulting in yield increases of 5 percent to 9 percent in experimental varieties grown in saline-alkali soils. The study findings have been published in the journal Nature Genetics. Wang Meng, corresponding author of the study, from the Institute of Soil Science (ISS), Chinese Academy of…
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Seize the spotlight: Exhibit at Africa’s Premier Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa 2024!
The leading industry event, the Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa, proudly sponsored by Standard Bank, is returning to Johannesburg for its fourth edition at the Sandton Convention Centre from 12 to 14 September 2024. As Africa’s only dedicated event for the organic and natural products industry, this expo is the ultimate platform for traders…
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How FoodForward SA’s digital tech tackles climate challenges and enhances food access in South Africa
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FoodForward SA The same food system that is feeding our population is also destroying our fragile planet. Food loss and waste is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, accounting for around 10% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental and climate impacts of our food system are severe and becoming increasingly apparent. In…
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Morocco champions food security at UN forum, highlighting Africa’s potential
Held under the theme “SDGs in action: Shaping the Africa we want,” the event emphasized partnerships for tackling poverty, food sovereignty, and climate change. The initiative, co-organized by Morocco’s UN mission and the OCP Group, a leading phosphate producer, brought together key figures. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Moroccan Ambassador Omar Hilale delivered…
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NetOne Embraces UN Tourism on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, Promoting Zimbabwean Cuisine
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NetOne Pvt Ltd has announced its enthusiastic support for the inaugural UN Tourism on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, set to take place from July 26 to July 28 in Victoria Falls. The event, championed by the First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Her Excellency Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, aims to celebrate Zimbabwean gastronomy and promote…
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ZIMSOFF partners Parliamentarians in driving agro-ecology to address GBV and drug abuse
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In partnership with Parliamentarians, the Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF) is fighting gender-based violence (GBV) and drug and substance abuse in communities by implementing various agroecology mechanisms. Speaking at a tour of their projects by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committees (PPC) on Lands at the National Policy Dialogue recently, a Gutu small livestock farmer, Daizy…
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Matetsi Victoria Falls among Travel + Leisure Readers’ 8 Favourite Hotels in Africa of 2024
By Heather Richardson From urban retreats to rural resorts, here are Travel + Leisure readers’ top picks for hotels in Africa in the “World’s Best Awards” survey of 2024. Be it the sparkling Atlantic or lush coffee plantations, Travel + Leisure readers love waking up to gorgeous scenery. Their top city hotels and resorts in Africa — across South Africa,…
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Shashe Community embraces agro-ecology for sustainable agriculture and food systems
Writes Lloyd Rabaya Swish swoosh goes the pens as attendees take notes while Christopher Chinyoka, a young field officer guides them through Elizabeth Mpofu’s field in Shashe, Masvingo more than 40km from the Central Business District (CBD). Under the cloud cover, the birds in the trees welcome the Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF) farmers…
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Kore Kore Cultural Village to host Mashonaland West Culture Month celebrations
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Writes Chimeno Azriel The Kore Kore Cultural Village this year plays host to the Mashonaland West Culture Month celebrations set for the 12th of July 2024 in Makonde. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of cultural diversity and the need to preserve cultural practices that embody the spirit of humanity (Ubuntu/Unhu). Situated…
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Irrigation Investment conference urges acceleration of agricultural sector climate-proofing
The Irrigation Investment Conference held in Harare recommended the uptake of actionable results to accelerate climate-proofing of the agricultural sector from the household to the national level. This was revealed by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Hon Dr. Anxious Jongwe Masuka at the Irrigation Investment Conference held at the Harare…
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FG unveils satellite-based crop watch system to boost food security
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The National Space Research and Development Agency has launched Crop Watch, a satellite-based agricultural monitoring system, in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the Aerospace Information Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The launch event, held in Abuja on Tuesday, brought together international partners and stakeholders to address…
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Ending hunger: PAP unveils model law on food and nutrition security
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African Parliamentarians must prioritize and intensify the fight against hunger to achieve the continent’s mission of Ending Hunger, said the Pan-African Parliament President, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, while unveiling the “milestone” Model Law on Food and Nutrition Security in Africa in Midrand, South Africa. Adopted by the Pan-African Parliament Plenary on November 11, 2022, the purpose…
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The AfCFTA, Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa Collaborate on a Four-Year Fisheries Program
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa, has announced a four-year fisheries program to be implemented across seven countries to enable over 240,000 work opportunities and boost trade in fish and fish products by about $100 million by 2028. The “Women and Youth Economic Empowerment…
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Maskiri endorses goat farming handbook
Pioneer rapper cum goat breeder, Alishias Musimbe a.k.a Maskiri, has endorsed a book that provides knowledge of goat farming on the African continent. Written by Maskiri’s business partner, Tatenda Mashozhera, who is co-director of Mash Goats, the book titled “Goat Farming In Africa” brings out well-researched information on goat farming including different breeds and their…
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El Nino-induced malnutrition ravages Mutare
Writes Norma Tsopo MUTARE – Town dwellers are not being spared the vagaries of the El Nino-induced hunger that has begun to force families to skip meals across the country after a failed 2023/24 farming season. A caregiver who is supervising the care of two infants in Zimunya Township, which lies just 20 kilometres from…
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Within the Afro-Arab Solidarity, the UAE allots 70% of its UN commitments to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates, one of the leading contributors of humanitarian assistance to Sudan and Africa, has allocated 70% of the USD 100 million it pledged in April at the “International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and Neighbouring Countries” to UN agencies and humanitarian organisations in support of efforts dedicated to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in…
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Making agro-ecology and its products more consumer-centric
Writes Charles Dhewa The fact that agroecology and other sustainable food production practices are gaining ground against industrial agriculture practices is no longer debatable. However, there is still a lot of work to make agroecology products more consumer-centric. That means proponents of agroecology and sustainable consumption have to re-invent creative ways of promoting agroecology products…
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No One Sleeps Hungry (NOSH) boosts annual aid distribution by 25%
Harare, Zimbabwe – The No One Sleeps Hungry (NOSH) organization, led by Medtech Holdings CEO, Mr. Afzal Motiwala, has significantly increased its annual aid distribution by 25%. This year, NOSH provided food assistance to over 40,000 families across Zimbabwe during the Eid al-Adha celebrations, also known as the “feast of sacrifice.” Reaching All Communities in…
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EU provides EUR €3 million to support urban communities in Southern Africa
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 3 million from the European Union (EU) to support the continuation of nutritional support and services to the most vulnerable urban communities in Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. The contribution will explore viable pathways for WFP, governments, and partners to reduce and mitigate…
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Breakthrough in agricultural technology: Azerbaijan boosts grain yield with Innovation
In the modern world, agriculture is one of the key sectors playing a crucial role in ensuring food security and sustainable development. The rapid development of technology and the introduction of innovations have significantly changed agricultural practices, including methods of growing grain crops. Currently, agriculture in Azerbaijan is undergoing significant changes. To increase productivity and ensure the…
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Nigeria Launches 4 TELA Maize Varieties To Enhance Food Security
Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of four TELA maize varieties: SAMMAZ 72T, SAMMAZ 73T, SAMMAZ 74T, and SAMMAZ 75T. These varieties, publicly presented in Abuja, were developed by the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with support from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF). During the launch…
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Mutoko smallholder farmers lead the way in sustainable agriculture
Writes Lloyd Rabaya As the sun rises over the field, casting a golden glow over the crops. Abel Katsande (67) and Marova Moyo (62) smile as they welcome visitors to their 1.5-acre field in Kawere village, Mutoko, about 170km from Harare. One easily notices the remnants of the recently harvested maize crop with leftover maize…
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Climate Action Network’s take on the Bonn talk shop
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Bonn, Germany – Proper progress is urgently needed at the UNFCCC climate negotiations this week as, with each day passing, the talks are turning into a cesspit of inaction. Underscoring this is how divorced Bonn is fast becoming from real-world conversations, while long-standing inequities within the UNFCCC process, and between and within countries, are worsening. Providing…
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AU, ILRI collaborate to make informal food markets in Africa safer
An estimated 70 percent of Africa’s urban households buy food from informal sources, such as street vendors, kiosks, and traditional market sellers, recent studies have found. Now, the African Union and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), are joining forces to design the first-ever guidelines to help African governments improve food safety in informal food…
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SADC report spotlights fisheries’ contribution to food systems and healthy living
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, through its Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration Ms. Angele Makombo N’tumba, launched the highly anticipated SADC/FAO Report “The Contribution of the Small-Scale Fisheries to Healthy Food Systems and Sustainable Livelihoods in SADC”. The launch event took place on 5th June 2024, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during…
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580,000 young children in Zimbabwe are living in severe food poverty
Zimbabwe’s activities to improve children’s diet diversity and prevent malnutrition need more funding to be scaled up Around 181 million children worldwide under 5 years of age – one in four children – are experiencing severe child food poverty, making them up to 50 percent more likely to experience wasting, a life-threatening form of malnutrition,…
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SADC humanitarian appeal: FAO pledges USD10 million to ameliorate El-Nino-induced drought
The SADC region faces a humanitarian crisis because of the ongoing El Niño induced drought and floods that are negatively impacting the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in the region. According to the SADC El Nino Appeal, an estimated 60 million people in Southern Africa are food insecure. Across the southern half of…
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H.E Edward Kallon rallies environmental sustainability, climate action and food security
HE Edward Kallon, the Zimbabwe UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, has rallied stakeholders to ensure environmental sustainability, climate action, and food security as part of efforts to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). This emerged at the 2024 SADC Regional Commemoration of World Environment Day Theme: “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience” held at the Geo…
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Call to action: Save 30 million people affected by El-Nino induced drought
More than 30 million people across Southern Africa have been affected by a severe drought. Millions could be pushed into acute hunger unless support is urgently mobilised to scale before the next lean season, warn the United Nations (UN) and partners. The joint call was made yesterday by the UN, NGOs, regional and national authorities,…
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SADC urged to harness CAADP’s transformative impact to develop the agricultural sector
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been urged to ride on the success story of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), with its transformative impact on the agricultural sector, to draw invaluable lessons that can be applied in the pursuit of food security to spur progress and development in the region. This was…
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Zimbabwe’s Gastronomy Heritage: A Key to Healthy Living
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Writes Catherine Murombedzi In nature’s nurture, open your eyes to see the healthy habits from the past. Before the 1960s, lifestyle diseases were minimal. People grew their own food and lived healthy lifestyles. They worked in the fields. They were physically fit. Sedentary work was also taken when shelling nuts after harvest. Grandmothers were the…
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25,000 people in Bikita to benefit from USAID food assistance grant
In response to the El Niño-induced drought in Zimbabwe, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded CARE Zimbabwe with a US$3 million grant to support 25,000 people in Bikita district in Masvingo province from June to November. According to the Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment 2023 Report, 2.7 million people in Zimbabwe are in dire…
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SADC Regional Technical-Level Consultation deliberates on CAADP Post-Malabo Agenda Process
Stakeholders are gathered in Lusaka, Zambia to deliberate on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Technical-Level Consultation which is the third in a series of five regional dialogues on the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Post-Malabo Agenda Process. When African leaders adopted the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme, CAADP, as Africa’s policy framework…
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Who’s investing in climate adaptation for smallholder farmers?
Writes Jennifer Marston Climate adaptation is underfunded globally but especially so in emerging markets. Developing countries alone need some $212 billion per year by 2030 to adapt to increasingly inhospitable growing conditions in agriculture, according to a recent report from AgFunder and ISF Advisors. But it can be a challenging space to invest in, say investors.…
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RFMO Accountability Tracker Highlights Actions at Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
As part of its effort to promote transparent and open ocean governance, Accountability.Fish has released the results of the 28th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission held in Bangkok, Thailand on May 13 -17. The results can be found at: https://accountability.fish/meeting/iotc -2024 “Once again, as the IOTC doesn’t report out the actions taken by…
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SADC launches regional humanitarian appeal in the wake of El-Nino-induced drought and floods
The Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola on 20 May 2024 launched the SADC Regional Humanitarian Appeal of at least US$5.5 billion to support over 61 million people affected by the El Niño induced Drought and Floods The Humanitarian Appeal, which was launched during…
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The Africa We Want: Listen to the Land
By Abdelmonem Fawzi Food gives us power and efficient energy, being a basic necessity of life. It contains nutrients — substances essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of the body tissues and for the regulation of vital processes. This was why hopes were pinned on the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH), held…