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Patitana Mwanza’s hands have worked the Kasenengwa soil for over two decades. A father of five, grandfather of four, and the vice-headman of his village, his day-to-day life has, for as long as he can remember, been decided by the seasons, the yield of his fields and the needs of his community For years, Patitana has lived as a farmer amongst farmers, tending to his fields, learning and doing his part to encourage his neighbours and share his knowledge. But recently, he has seen the […]

Just beyond the city limits of Lusaka, the Chunga landfill sprawls across 24 hectares. It’s more than a final resting place for the city’s trash; it’s an active source of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas seeping into the atmosphere. Most people look away. But Barbara Nöst, co-founder of Zamkanda, looked closer and wondered: what if the very waste creating this problem held the key to solving it? That question sparked a journey that began not in a boardroom, but with a group of volunteers and […]

Recently in Lusaka, the Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB) hosted a public meeting to discuss the global advance of artificial intelligence (AI) and biodigital technologies and their impact on Zambia and Zambian farmers in particular. The programme featured expert insights from Jim Thomas, AI and Market Power Fellow with the European Artificial Intelligence & Society Fund, and Esther Mwema, a digital inequalities practitioner and Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity. Attendees included farmers, academics, CSOs, faith organisations, traditional leaders, and government representatives. […]

In a quiet community in Mazabuka, near the Kafue Flats in Zambia’s Southern Province, an exciting transformation has taken root. The community of Itebe, with support from Tweende implementation partners Solidaridad Zambia and the Grassroots Trust, has made the powerful decision to look backward in order to move forward in a way that respects the environment, people, and culture. Historically characterised by vast grasslands with limited tree cover, Itebe has in the last few decades faced significant challenges due to climate change and poor land […]

In the cattle-rearing heartland of Namwala, Southern Province, the Ila people have long lived in harmony with their environment. For generations, their identity, food, and livelihoods have been rooted in the rich plains and floodwaters of the Kafue Flats. Today, these landscapes are shifting. Manmade dams and climate change have led to poor rainfall and even fewer floods. For a district that is renowned for having a cattle population that exceeds its human population and one where agriculture, primarily cattle ranching, is the backbone of […]

The visionary CEO of Loctaguna Organics, Kanangwa Newlove is more than just a farmer. She’s a bridge between local farmers and the food service community, tirelessly working to create a sustainable and organic food system. Witnessing her passion and dedication firsthand at Loctaguna Organics is an inspiring experience. Through her partnership with the Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre, she empowers small-scale farmers across Zambia by training them in agroecological methods. This not only puts organic farming on the map but also revitalises awareness of healthy eating […]

Charles Nkhoma’s journey in agriculture began in 1982, following his graduation from UNZA with a BSc. Degree in agriculture. He joined the Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) as a weed control agronomist, but his role quickly expanded to encompass curatorship due to staffing constraints. This pivotal moment ignited his passion for plant taxonomy and propelled him towards an in-depth understanding of botanical identification, including mastering the nomenclature of farmers,plant species.  Charles soon found himself escorting international germplasm collectors across Zambia, making intimate ties with farmers […]