January 29, 2025

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 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…

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Africa readies for food sovereignty in next Kampala Declaration

Byron Adonis Mutingwende010 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…

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende08 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…

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende08 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…

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Africa needs resilient agriculture for addressing a global food crises

Byron Adonis Mutingwende07 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…

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Commissioner Josefa Sacko defends robust seed systems for the African continent

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 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…

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SADC delegates charmed by First Lady Amai Mnangagwa’s traditional feast

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

The conclusion of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Harare was marked by a heartwarming and memorable luncheon hosted by the First Lady, Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa, at the Heritage Village in Harare today.   Delegates, both local and foreign, who attended the ground-breaking ceremony of the Museum of African Liberation earlier in…

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende012 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…

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SADC Tourism Night illuminates Harare with cultural flair

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

The highly anticipated SADC Tourism Night, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, brought a vibrant display of culture and diplomacy to life on Thursday evening at the Heritage Cultural Village, Museum of African Liberation.   The event, held on 15 August 2024, attracted a host of dignitaries from across the Southern African…

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Youthful Sizolwenkosi Mazolo in value addition of fruits and vegetables

Byron Adonis Mutingwende03 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…

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SADC Youth shine in agribusiness and innovation for sustainable agriculture

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 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-…

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Irrigation enhances agricultural productivity and food security: Parliament, ZAS

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 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…

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende03 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…

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Innovative farming solutions reduce human-wildlife conflict in the Southeast Lowveld

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

The Thematic Committee on Climate Change visited local farmers in Southeast Lowveld yesterday to explore an innovative solution to the pressing issue of human-wildlife conflict.   The farmers have devised a method using chilies to create smoke blocks, which are used to safely and effectively scare away elephants. This practice significantly reduces the risk of…

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 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…

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende07 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…

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Afreximbank supports Angolan partners to drive industrialisation and boost food security

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 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…

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Women urged to embrace agro-ecology to fight patriarchy

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

Writes Lloyd Rabaya  Women have been urged to embrace agroecology for empowerment to fight against the patriarchal nature in the Southern African region. This came out this week at the inaugural Regional Agroecology Conference which ended yesterday in Harare. Speaking at the conference, Dr. Jo Abbort, deputy ambassador of the United Kingdom Embassy said despite…

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Zimbabwe leads in implementation of Malabo Declaration for Youth Empowerment initiatives

Byron Adonis Mutingwende08 mins

Zimbabwe has emerged as a trailblazer in the implementation of the Malabo Declaration, a landmark agreement that prioritizes youth employment and empowerment through the agricultural sector. The Malabo Declaration, adopted by the African Union in 2014, calls for African countries to prioritize agricultural development and create opportunities for young people in this vital industry. At…

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IACO adopts coffee as a strategic commodity under the AU Agenda 2063

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

A press conference was held on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, at the Eilly International Hotel in Addis Ababa to officially announce the outcome of the G25 Kampala Declaration. This declaration, unanimously adopted by the AU Heads of State, “includes coffee as a strategic commodity in the AU Agenda 2063 and the inclusion of the Inter-African…

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Lifeline for 300 Families: Bindamombe Irrigation Scheme Revitalised

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 mins

Writes Pylaia Chembe, UNDP Zimbabwe Communications Assistant In Ward 18, Chivi district, Masvingo Province, a newly revitalized irrigation scheme is poised to transform the food security narrative of 300 families in its community. The 34-ha Bindamombe Irrigation Scheme has been climate-proofed through a partnership between the Green Climate Fund, the Government of Zimbabwe, and the…

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Agribusiness: Entrepreneurship, education, and innovative skills address unemployment in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende08 mins

There is a need to develop the capacity to innovate, recognize, and create opportunities by encouraging African universities to transition from the first and second university missions of teaching and doing basic/fundamental research to the third mission of contributing to economic development by applying research findings in business practices in pursuit of creating employment opportunities…

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Zimbabwe takes significant steps to prioritise youth empowerment in agribusiness

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

 The Government of Zimbabwe has taken significant steps to prioritise youth empowerment and mainstream youth in national development, particularly through the uptake of agribusiness initiatives for young people. This was said by Nickros Kajengo, the Chief Programmes Coordinator, Agricultural Youth Desk, Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, who is also the Head…

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Involving young people in agribusiness spurs the African Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment

Byron Adonis Mutingwende07 mins

To give substance to the commitments made under 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- 2024 – an instrument to galvanize youth development stakeholders. These sentiments were expressed by Mukulia Kennedy, the Principal…

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How can African markets be modernised without losing flavour and identity?

Byron Adonis Mutingwende013 mins

Writes Charles Dhewa   By pulling commodities from diverse production zones, African territorial mass markets have become genuine centres of excellence in food systems where a question about any food commodity receives answers from farmers, traders and consumers who interact in the same space. However, the pace at which these markets are growing calls for…

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Post Malabo Framework to shape Food Systems landscape in Africa

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

The Post Malabo Framework is going to shape the Food Systems landscape for Africa for the next 10 years, Mrs. Estherine Fotabong, the Director of Agriculture, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has said.   She said so in her concluding remarks for the Validation Workshop for the Post-Malabo…

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SADC Conference reignites investment culture for economic development

Byron Adonis Mutingwende07 mins

The Investment Conference held today during the 7th SADC Industralisation Week reignites the spirit of investment to spur domestic and regional economic development.   This is the first-ever SADC Investment Conference, a prelude to the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government which shall be running under the theme: “Promoting Innovation to…

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Premier real estate investment conference set for August

Byron Adonis Mutingwende03 mins

Affordable finance, sustainability, and diversification will be among the key issues to be discussed at ZimReal 2024 on August 28th in Harare.   Zimbabwe’s premium real estate and property investment conference will bring together local and regional property developers, investors, public sector officials, and asset managers.   Leading real estate company, WestProp, is once again the…

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Sowing Seeds of Change: Pastors Turn to Horticulture to Empower Community

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

Writes Thomas Faranando In a bold move, two pastors in Kadoma have traded in their pulpits for plows, venturing into horticulture to empower their community and challenge the status quo. Their innovative approach has sparked admiration and inspired others to follow suit. Pastor Chinyemba of Great Commission Church and Overseer Pingama of Pentecostal Assembly of…

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Denim and White Fever: Doek and Slay Takes Over Harare

Byron Adonis Mutingwende02 mins

On August 25, the Alex Sports Club will be transformed into a vibrant hub of style, sophistication, and sisterhood as Doek and Slay presents its highly anticipated event. This year’s theme is ‘Denim and White’, and ladies are encouraged to showcase their best denim ensembles paired with crisp white accents. The organizers said they are…

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UN Gastronomy Tourism for Africa: NetOne offers ubiquitous, uninterrupted mobile telephony services

Byron Adonis Mutingwende02 mins

Mobile telephony giant, Netone Pvt Ltd, ensured that delegates at the UN Gastronomy Tourism for Africa Conference in the resort city of Victoria Falls accessed ubiquitous, uninterrupted connectivity.   The company offered a diamond sponsorship package which demonstrated its commitment to supporting national initiatives by connecting thousands of delegates and promoting digital economy and cultural…

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CAADP embraces inclusivity and resilience in food systems

Byron Adonis Mutingwende08 mins

Africa’s food systems face multiple shocks and stressors hence the need to embrace resilience and inclusivity in implementing the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP).   In his presentation representing the thematic working group on ‘Enhancing Resilience of Livelihoods and Agri-food Systems to Shocks’ during the ongoing CAADP Validation Workshop for Technical Working Groups…

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CGIAR on the Post-Malabo Agricultural Transformation Agenda: A Conversation with Dr. Namukolo Covic

Byron Adonis Mutingwende09 mins

Dr Namukolo Covic is the Director General’s Representative to Ethiopia for the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), CGIAR Ethiopia Country Convenor, and CGIAR Regional Director for East and Southern Africa.   Below she discusses how CGIAR can support countries following the African Union Heads of States Summit’s endorsement of the post-Malabo roadmap that outlines a framework…

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Ambassador Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko Emerges the Winner of the Africa Green Ambassador Award 2024

Byron Adonis Mutingwende03 mins

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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CAYACC playing a key role in ensuring youth engagement in CAADP processes

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

The Consortium of African Youth in Agriculture and Climate Change (CAYACC) has played a significant role in promoting youth engagement in the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP).   Spiked Online Media had an interview with Mwaka Namukonda, the  Executive Coordinator of CAYACC  in Lusaka, Zambia during the ongoing Validation Workshop for Technical Working Groups…

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Climate change, demographic shifts among factors influencing Post-Malabo CAADP implementation

Byron Adonis Mutingwende07 mins

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende05 mins

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende04 mins

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

Byron Adonis Mutingwende02 mins

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!

Byron Adonis Mutingwende06 mins

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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