Casper Kamutando

Plant physiology & breeding lecturer | Plant-microbe interactions enthusiastic

[Eric Danquah @EY_Danquah]

The World Cup is over.

Africa’s best footballers return home to represent their nations. Too many of our best scientists do not.

That may be our greatest development challenge.

No nation has prospered without investing in Science, Technology & Innovation and world-class human capital. Africa will not be the exception.

As #IAPB2026 opens today in Saskatoon, the call is simple: move beyond rhetoric. Invest in research. Invest in innovation. Invest in African talent.

https://t.co/GTt93ee6YM

#STI #Science #Innovation #Research #Africa #FoodSecurity

[Eric Danquah @EY_Danquah]

Morocco’s recent performances in football have attracted global attention.

For me, the deeper story lies beneath the surface.

In 2017, the Director General of Morocco’s National Agricultural Research System said to me:

“Eric, even if we do not harvest a single grain for five years, we will not need to import grain from anywhere. Our reserves are solid.”

That statement stayed with me.

Morocco invested in research, institutions and human capital, including world-class universities such as Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).

Today, the results can be seen in food security, industrial development, scientific capacity and sporting excellence.

It invites a question for Ghana:

If we experienced two consecutive seasons of poor rainfall, how confident would we be in our food reserves, research systems and response mechanisms?

National competitiveness is built over decades through deliberate investment in knowledge, people and institutions.

Research and innovation are strategic national assets.

#ResearchAndInnovation #NationBuilding #Morocco #UM6P #FoodSecurity #HigherEducation #SportsDevelopment #Ghana #Africa

[Eric Danquah @EY_Danquah]

Grateful to the University of Ghana School of Law. A privilege to serve.

[Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association @zpba_official]

🌱 3 DAYS TO GO!

The countdown has begun to the 10th Anniversary Congress of the Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association.

Theme:
Empowering the Next Generation of Plant Breeders: Building markets and value chains for Opportunity crops in Zimbabwe.

13 March 2026

Golden Conifer

[Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association @zpba_official]

The Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association is proud to host its 10th Anniversary Congress as we celebrate a decade of sustained growth in the plant breeding sector in Zimbabwe.
📅 Date: 13 March 2026
📍 Venue: Cresta Lodge, Harare
⏰ Time: 08:00hrs – 14:40hrs

[H-Metro @HMetro_]

He would have turned 74 today but his legacy continues to be celebrated posthumously.

A father of seven, Chimombe was renowned for popular hits such as “Jemedza,” “Munakandafa,” “Kudakwashe,” and “Muchiti Mugere,” among others.

https://t.co/IEfftat0qe

[African Plant Breeders Association - APBA @PlantAPBA]

Meet the newly elected Executive Committee of the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA)!

Elected at #APBAConf2025, this dynamic team of leaders will guide APBA’s mission to advance plant breeding, innovation, and food security across Africa.

Join us in congratulating them

[African Plant Breeders Association - APBA @PlantAPBA]

The Guest of Honour for the 4th Edition of the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) Conference is the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of Zimbabwe, Hon. Dr. Dr. Anxious Masuka.

For more details our website: https://t.co/Z6K4697piX

[African Plant Breeders Association - APBA @PlantAPBA]

APBA invites researchers, students, and professionals to submit abstracts for the 4th APBA Conference, taking place from October 6–8, 2025, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Submission Deadline: July 18, 2025
For more information, visit:
https://t.co/5vXrmqzimZ

[African Plant Breeders Association - APBA @PlantAPBA]

Dr. Casper Kamutando, President of ZPBA, invites you to be part of this year’s conference, themed: “Winning the Race against Food Insecurity, Malnutrition, and Climate Change through Genetic Innovation.”

For more details visit our website: https://t.co/Z6K4697piX

[Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association @zpba_official]

Winning the Race Against Food Insecurity, Malnutrition & Climate Change Through Genetic Innovation!
Dr. Casper Kamutando invites YOU to #APBACONF2025 in Victoria Falls!

📅 6-8 Oct 2025 |
🌿 Pre-conf: 4-5 Oct
📍 Elephant Hills Resort, Zimbabwe

[African Plant Breeders Association - APBA @PlantAPBA]

APBA invites you to submit abstracts for the 4th APBA Conference, taking place October 6–8, 2025, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Submission Deadline: July 18, 2025
For more information and the abstract submission template, visit:
https://t.co/5vXrmqyKxr

[African Plant Breeders Association - APBA @PlantAPBA]

We are excited to announce that Novo Nordisk Foundation, in collaboration with the APBA, is organising a Post-APBA Conference Workshop on Genomics and Bioinformatics Data Analysis!

Date : October 9-10 , 2025
Visit the link : https://t.co/dLUzB7ikF3

Deadline: June 30, 2025

[African Plant Breeders Association - APBA @PlantAPBA]

159 days more to the APBA Conference 2025 at Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe! We encourage you to visit our website for more details to register

https://t.co/kCCVkes6zD

#APBACONF2025

[HarvestPlus Zimbabwe @HarvestPlusZim]

Wrapping up at the Genetic Innovations #Expo 2025! Thrilled to share how #biofortified crops like Vitamin A maize, Vitamin A orange sweet potatoes, Jasmine beans & NUA45 beans are combating hidden hunger together! 🌽🍠👨🏿‍🌾 Thanks to @zpba_official & @MoLAFWRD_Zim for having us.

[African Plant Breeders Association - APBA @PlantAPBA]

APBA invites you to submit abstracts for the 4th APBA Conference, taking place October 6–8, 2025, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
🗓 Submission Deadline: July 18, 2025
🔗 For more information and the abstract submission template, visit:
https://t.co/5vXrmqyKxr

[African Plant Breeders Association - APBA @PlantAPBA]

181 days more to the APBA Conference 2025 at Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe!
Our Early Registration ends on 30th April. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to register at a discounted rate.
👉 Visit https://t.co/kCCVkes6zD to register

[Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association @zpba_official]

You have heard it for yourselves folks. @WendyMadzura has spoken! Join us on the 12th of April at the Harare Botanical Gardens for the Genetic Innovations Expo! You are all invited!
@MoLAFWRD_Zim @SeedCoZimbabwe

[Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association @zpba_official]

Do you have what it takes to turn ancient grains into modern masterpieces? 🧑‍🍳🍲
You're invited to the "Ancient Crops, Tomorrow’s Future" event on the 12th of April 2025 at Harare Botanical Gardens.
Display your culinary skills and ompete with Zimbabwe’s most innovative cooks!

[The Herald Zimbabwe @HeraldZimbabwe]

Zimbabwe will host the 4th African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) later this year to discuss strategies for crop improvement and strengthening the seed sector.
Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association president Dr Nyaradzai Kamutando speaks.
📹: Sifelani Tsiko