Public office should be 100% about the good of the country. I know politicians most important consideration is winning elections but that obsession should not lead us to having loyal but totally incompetent or ineffective Ministers. Health, Agric and Info are disasters
"Green job are essential for sustainable development" Zambian (LSP) Seba foods-Strartmore giving a presentation on employment opportunities through private sector , green jobs and organic farming and also showcasing some of their products #OYE@SNVworld@simangachitate@SNVZambia
“Zimbabwe is already facing multiple and complex crises,” @JoyMabenge raises concerns about the impact of #COVID19 on millions already food insecure and on the frontline of the #ClimateCrisis
#Agroecology ... placing the power to control food systems in the hands of local people; the people living in poverty especially women and young people. Food sovereignty for resilient livelihoods. #ZAAB_org; #ClimateChange
The #ClimateCrisis calls for an urgent action to make agriculture more productive, sustainable, & resilient. #Agroecology is the best solution to climate-resilient farming practice. It helps rural communities become more resilient to drought #Agroecology4Climate#EarthDay2020
Behold, Forest #27 - originally created to protect the headwaters of the Chalimbana River, which drains most of the area east of Lusaka city, and flows eastward to its confluence with the Chongwe River. This reserve was degazetted in 2017, for redistribution of land. @wwfzambia
In Zambia, almost 72% of the population are engaged in agricultural activities, of which almost 65% are women. Despite their role in agriculture, women tend to have less access than men to credit, land, and extension services, impairing their productivity - FAO (2017)
Philnet dropped out of school at 16 to get married, but she later returned and is now pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse.
On #DayOfTheGirl we’re calling on governments to #FundEducation to empower more girls like Philnet.
The Consumer Unity Trust Society - @CUTS_Lusaka joined the institutions in the launch of the #ZambiaBribePayersIndex2019 survey which was officially launched at New Government Complex. Be sure to lookout for our posts as we unpack the 2019 survey from a consumer perspective.