Donald Nyamayevu

Resilient farmers are key for a resilient food system.

[Donald Nyamayevu @donaldn90]

@MaminiminiObert @murumemurume @basera_john @AgritexS I think communal grazing rights, makes the retention of sufficient surface residues a difficult practice for small scale farmers and also rain-fed systems residue production levels are low.

[Trevor Ncube @TrevorNcube]

Yesterday I sat down with Nicholas Mugwagwa Vingirai — the father of banking in Zimbabwe.
He built Intermarket Holdings from nothing into a financial services giant. Then it was all taken away.
Seven years in exile. Two decades fighting to recover his assets. A faith that never broke.
This two-part @ConvoWithTrevor is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and the cost of building something great in Africa.
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#ICWT26 #NicholasVingirai #Zimbabwe

[Donald Nyamayevu @donaldn90]

@theprincetagoe @gentraxtech AI

[Gerald Katabazi. @GKatabazi]

THE COBRA EFFECT

During the British Raj, officials grew concerned about the rising number of venomous cobras in Delhi. To tackle the issue, they introduced a bounty for every dead snake.

At first, the policy seemed successful, many cobras were killed.

But soon, an unintended consequence appeared. Enterprising locals began breeding cobras to claim the reward. Once the government realised this loophole and scrapped the bounty programme, the breeders released their now-worthless snakes.

The result? The cobra population surged to even higher levels than before.

This episode is remembered as the Cobra Effect, a classic example of how well-meaning incentives can backfire, producing the exact opposite of the intended outcome.

The “Cobra Effect” is such a powerful reminder that policies and incentives don’t just create results, they create behaviours.

When you reward outcomes without thinking of human ingenuity, people will always find a shortcut.

That’s why in governance, business, or even personal systems — designing incentives matters more than setting targets. Otherwise, you end up with more cobras, not less @Rosethechosen @Marion25612 @weskambale heading to Kasese/Mubuku Irrigation tomorrow

[GAIN @GAINalliance]

#FoodFactsFriday

Food systems are like a car engine, without a dashboard; you’re left guessing.

The Food Systems Dashboard changes that, giving nearly 200k users clear signals to act. This summer’s upgrades made it even smarter. Find out more: https://t.co/fAexcU3vJc

[Deep Psychology @DeepPsycho_HQ]

This is literally Worth GOLD!

[Nqobile I Mthimkhulu @Mthi_nis]

My daughter doesn't yet understand that just a one "God bless our food" covers every plate on the table.

So when it's time to eat, she prays for her plate, then mine, then her mum's, lastly her lil sister's.

All the while you just can't wait to eat🤣🤣🤣

Lovely though.

[Mhazo @TeeMhazo]

Every man must listen to this music type

[L E S E D I @_Hybreed_]

May God connect you with people who matter to your purpose 🤲🏽

[Donald Nyamayevu @donaldn90]

@nsimetac [email protected]

[A Black Doltjie @B____D___]

I don’t like unreliable people. I’m extremely reliable and cannot deal with adults who simply choose not to be

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

#DYK ? 🌎The 23 targets of the #KMGBF are the roadmap to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, focusing on reducing threats, promoting sustainability, and connecting climate, land, and pollution efforts to protect nature and people.

Time is ticking—Let’s act now for #PeaceWithNature!

[Tonderai Matty @Tonderai_Matty]

Some help: If you struggling with #Starlink Service address for your rural or remote🇿🇼 location when ordering...here is a quick vid to help using a Plus Code. Plus Code is an accurate digital address. Can also be used for urban addresses to solve the same issue🔥🛰️🚀

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Sustainable #biomass sourcing is the key to supporting decarbonization.

Delve into insights from @WRIClimate to understand why biomass from agricultural and forestry waste is crucial in the journey towards a net-zero economy by 2050 ➡️ https://t.co/Zf56QcyuIi

via @WRIClimate

[Obert Maminimini @MaminiminiObert]

4. FAW initially creates pinholes, later hiding within the heart of the plant, damaging emerging leaves, leaving them tattered. FAW targets a broader range of crops including broad leaf crops. It notably avoids grazing grass.

[Obert Maminimini @MaminiminiObert]

1. Recently there have been reports of African armyworm (AAW) & Fall armyworm (FAW) outbreaks in some areas of 🇿🇼. Favourable weather conditions have led to the proliferation of the pests.

[D Patel @dptpallset]

While the battle against a shifting climate presents challenges enough on its own, modern agriculture is degrading the planet’s soil at an accelerated rate - nearly half the world’s topsoil has disappeared in the last 150 years. #SaveSoil #SoilforClimateAction

[International Year Of Millets 2023 @IYM2023]

Integrating millets into cropping systems enhances soil health, stabilizes yields, and strengthens resilience to climate shocks.

#IYM2023 #ShreeAnna #SoilHealth

[The Instigator @Am_Blujay]

God is an artist 🧑‍🎨

[Freeman @freemanchari]

When you retweet we end up raising $0.10. So even if you don't donate just by retweeting you are helping us reach people who will end up giving to the cause. Thank you
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[Scholarship Region @scholarsregion]

2025 Iowa State University Scholarship in USA (Borel Global Fellows Program) | Fully Funded

Countries: United States of America🇺🇸

(i) The Iowa State University located in the United States of America is inviting applications for 2025 Borel Global Fellows Program.

(ii) The scholarship is open to students from all Sub-Saharan African countries pursuing a Master's or PhD degree.

(iii) The Scholarship offers full tuition coverage along with an annual stipend of $25,000 for the winners.

(iv) The deadline for the application is January 15, 2025

Apply:
https://t.co/uvMJhHMFSM