Basil Mugweni

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

@faosfsafrica @FAO @DVSZim @euinzim @ZAGPInfo @MoLAFWRD_Zim @gabayi12 @JamesWMugombi @KachidzaFortune The assets are motivating private sector, Now doing business from the 26 Anchor Animal Health Management Centres (AAHMCs) dotted across the 18 rural districts, farmer's door step for sustainable animal health delivery services for increased animal production and productivity.

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

@faosfsafrica @FAO @euinzim @HeraldZimbabwe @NewsDayZimbabwe @DailyNewsZim @healthtimeszim @MarichoMedia @zimagristories A notable milestone in sustainable agri-food system of Zimbabwe and the SADC region. @euinzim funded ZAGP, @ZAGPInfo supporting interventions on sustainable livestock production for quality safe animal source food @MoHCCZim fulfilling @MoLAFWRD_Zim Livestock Growth Plan agenda

[Prof Jonathan Moyo @ProfJNMoyo]

#GoldMafia
"Government takes the allegations raised in the documentary seriously, and has directed relevant organs to institute investigations into the issues raised therein." Senator M
Mutsvangwa; Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, 4 April 2023

On the upside, it is indeed commendable that the Minister's statement abandons the earlier official stance that the government would comment only after the fourth and last episode of the documentary has been aired. Yet it's been clear that urgent action is needed on open and shut evidence that has come out of the mouths or the actions of key interlocutors in the documentary - such as Ambassador Plenipotentiary Uebert Angel, Henrietta Rushwaya, Ewan MacMillan, Kamlesh Pattni, Simon Rudland's couriers and some officials at RGM International Airport, who may be continuing their gold smuggling and moneylaundering.

For example, if truth be told, the fact Ambassador Angel is still in his diplomatic post is disgraceful. There's just no Ambassador like him anywhere, not even in banana republics. His readiness and eagerness to use his diplomatic status to entertain people who introduce themselves to him as criminals in order to facilitate their criminal intention is hair-raising.

Minister Mutsvangwa's statement is therefore welcome. Eyes will now be on what happens next.

There's however a downside to the Minister's statement because it is manifestly vague and embarrassing, in that it lends itself to multiple interpretations; some of which are cynical, like that because noone in particular has been assigned to do the investigation, nothing will happen.

Unfortunately, this might invite sentiments that the government is in fact not taking seriously the allegations of gold smuggling and money laundering made in the Al Jazeera documentary.

And the bambazonke reference to "government" is unhelpful because it does not clarify which arm of government is leading or coordinating the investigation.

Does "government" in this case mean Cabinet? If it does, why was that not stated as per the usual norm, and if it does not, then which government authority "has directed relevant organs to institute investigations into the issues raised", and which are the "relevant organs" that have been directed to institute investigations?

Perhaps answers to these and related urgent and important questions will become clear sooner than later. Time will tell!

[Rawlings Kofi @kofi_rawlings]

With the right combination of ambition, dedication, and skill, any farmer can achieve success. However, it takes more than just hard work and determination to be successful; it requires a deep understanding of the market, the land, the crop, the business, the climate etc.

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

@faosfsafrica @FAODG @euinzim @EU_Partnerships @PatriceTalla @FAOAfricaADG @FAOAfrica @UNZimbabwe @ZAGPInfo The vaccine complements the ammunition @DVSZim has to fight the war against January Disease to protect the national herd for improved production and productivity to contribute to the attainment of the vision 2030 agenda.

[FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa @faosfsafrica]

Following up to devastating effects of the cattle "January Disease" which killed close to a million herd in 🇿🇼. @FAODG had the opportunity to tour the @euinzim SAFE project funded 🐂 January Disease 💉 vaccine production unit at the Central Veterinary Laboratory. Thumbs up! 👏👏

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

This is important to reduce food borne related illnesses to the communities and the tests are key to food safety for both domestic and international trade. Unsafe food are a big threat to food security and public health. @MoHCCZim @ZAGPInfo

[FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa @faosfsafrica]

Thanks to @euinzim funding FAO is strengthening the capacity for science based food inspection in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼.

45 food inspectors are being trained on how to use Food Inspection Kits and Rapid test kits to test for Aflatoxins B1, Salmonella, E.coli and Listeria in food.

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

This is phenomenal. Real milk hub. Worth decoding to our situations I believe. @ZADF_Official @ZagpDairy @zimcattle

[Agribusiness Media @agribusinesszw]

Almarai cattle farm in Saudi Arabia has 93,711 cows including 72,985 heifers and employs 2,750 employees. It produces 1,2billion litres of milk each year. Each dairy cow produces 40 litres daily.

#agribusinesstalk

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

Awesome. Is this in Zim and fir real. Would love to take a closer look physically. Inspiring really.

[Modern Agriculture Updates @ModernAgUpdates]

Please like and retweet if you want to invest in layers production.

[FAO Chief Scientist @FAOScienceChief]

Delighted @FAO Science & Innovation strategy has been approved by FAO Council. This is the first step towards bringing science & innovation to serve those that need it the most: small producers that are struggling to improve their lives & livelihoods. Let's get to work! #CL170

[MinofAgric, Mechanisation, & Water Resources Dev. @MoLAFWRD_Zim]

The Livestock Growth Plan seeks to address various challenges that are constraining livestock production, productivity and profitability, Dr J Nyika,Chief Director of the Department of Veterinary Services has said at a discussion by the Livestock Business Forum at Meikles Hotel.

[Ndayisabye Rukundo Christian @RukundoChrist14]

The beauty of agriculture!

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

Indeed this is a good development esp to enhance production, productivity and market access @ZAGPInfo as supported by @euinzim

[FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa @faosfsafrica]

The #SADC Council of Ministers has endorsed 3⃣ #animalhealth regional strategies developed by our #EU🇪🇺 funded #STOSAR project to tackle the following transboundary diseases:
🐮🐄Foot and Mouth Disease
🐐🐏Peste des Petit Ruminants
🐔🐓Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
@SADC_News

[ZAGP Dairy Consortium #TranZDVC @ZagpDairy]

Invitation to submit applications for Matching Grant Funds for investments in the Dairy Value Chain (DVC) in Zimbabwe.
Follow the links for more information and to access the application forms
https://t.co/0unRGa85sN
https://t.co/8Xf7hWlVd5

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

In addition, the project developed standard operating procedures for both veterinary & environmental health field staff. These are home-grown solutions to enhance service delivery and accountability. Currently rolling out training at national scale @ZAGPInfo

[FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa @faosfsafrica]

FAO under the @euinzim funded #SAFE project has supported the government to deliver National Ticks & Tick-borne Disease control strategies, Review the Mazowe Veterinary College & EHT curriculum, Renovated the vaccine production unit and enhanced food safety tests. @ZAGPInfo

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

Indeed unsafe food is a threat to food security just as it is to our human and animal lives.

[Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO]

Our food, our health & the health of our planet are all inextricably linked.

Take #FoodSafety for instance: did you know that rising temperatures can threaten the production of safe food?

Discover how 👇

#WorldHealthDay

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

This is a good source of high quality protein for human nutrition @ZICORBA actively promoting rabbit production and rabbit meat consumption in and around Makoni district of Manicaland Province. Well done!

[MinofAgric, Mechanisation, & Water Resources Dev. @MoLAFWRD_Zim]

The local rabbit industry is projected to generate over US 2,5 million from domestic sales over the next five years in line with the aspirations of the Livestock Growth Plan.

[FAO Land, Soil and Water @FAOLandWater]

Today is #WorldWaterDay!

Groundwater has always been critically important.

Its vital role in agriculture, food production, industry, ecosystems & climate change adaptation must be at the heart of sustainable development.

#SDG6

[Worldly @WorldlyHQ]

If you are excited about modern livestock farming,, like and retweet.

[Basil Mugweni @BasilMugweni25]

Primary milk factory indeed. This is marvelous - to produce a highly nutritious product with 86% water you require this high quality roughage processed on farm as seen on the video.

[Celestino Kunaka @Celest_kun]

Grass to milk. There is no weekend or holiday in dairy farming. This is what we do after the #mhanya runs with @JetBlast24 #dairy #farming #agriculture