FRANK CHIDAWANYIKA

During this rainy season, everyone is urged to exercise extreme caution. Earlier today in Maasai Mara National Reserve, a powerful bull elephant was forced to turn back after attempting to cross the heavily flooded Sand River. The strong current and rising water levels made the crossing too dangerous, even for such a massive animal. This serves as a clear reminder to all driver guides and visitors that rivers can become extremely unpredictable during the rains. Please approach river crossings carefully and avoid unnecessary risks. Safety should always come first in these conditions. 🎥 Video by Enock Sayagie.

Call for stories for the International #YearofTheWomanFarmer 2026! We're looking for inspiring stories from women in agrifood systems, including smallholders/family farmers, fishers, foresters, pastoralists, influencers & more Deadline: 13 February‼️ 🟣digital-media.fao.org/asset-manageme…

🌱Growing #Resilience in #Isingiro! The NARO #Legumes Program brought the #bean value chain together for lively field days, showcasing #climatesmart bean varieties alongside local ones. Discussions were on Innovative planting, mgt practices, fertilizer use & beans as a business.

The African Union Soil Observatory #AUSO Project was officially launched today in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together African & European partners to strengthen soil health monitoring across the continent. read more via 🔗faraafrica.org/2025/10/06/afr… 🔗auso.faraafrica.org

@AU-EU partnership @ARCX This afternoon, I gave a key note speech before the stakeholder engagement panel. We discussed importance to facilitate research and evidence impact on African policy formulation and the private sector development.

✅ Have you applied yet? ✴️ icipe is Hiring! ❇️ Come work with us as our next Head of #Communications and External Affairs. Apply today:📍lnkd.in/e-pNsSCE @Sida @SwissDevCoop @MastercardFdn @Samooner @lindanordling @TWASnews @IAPartnership @IDRC_ESARO @SciDevNetSSA @FAOcomdev @FlowComms @biovision_org @BioInnovate @PasetRsif @IITA_CGIAR @BiovIntCIAT_eng @_PABRA

Reminder: Today, Tuesday, 9 September (Starts 500pm Sharp) UJ Book Launch (Free Hybrid Event) 9 September 2025, 500pm - 730pm Ubuntu Chambers, Madibeng Building, APK Campus University of Johannesburg Deploying Artificial Intelligence to Achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals Drivers, Enablers and Strategic Framework CHAIRPERSON Prof Suzy Graham – Senior Director: Academic Development and Support (ADS), and Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Johannesburg OPEN REMARKS AND WELCOME Prof Letlhokwa G. Mpedi – Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Johannesburg. MAIN PRESENTATION Prof Arthur G. O. Mutambara – Director and Full Professor: Institute for the Future of Knowledge (IFK), University of Johannesburg. BRIEF REMARKS Mr Maxwell Gomera – UNDP Resident Representative in South Africa, Former UNDP Resident Representative in Rwanda. Ms Lindiwe Zulu - Former SA Minister of Social Development; Former Minister of Small Business Development Mr Ralph Mupita - MTN CEO, Former Old Mutual CEO (Emerging Markets) Minister Qin Zhanpeng - China’s Deputy Head of Mission in South Africa. Prof Babusena Paul – Professor and Director: Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg. Mr Hardy Pemhiwa, President & CEO at Cassava Technologies Prof Kammila Naidoo – Dean: Humanities Faculty, University of Johannesburg. Mr Kuseni Dlamini – Board Chairperson of Alexander Forbes Group Holdings, Board Chairperson of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, Former Board Chairperson of Massmart Holdings, Former Chief Executive Officer of Old Mutual South Africa and Emerging Markets, and Former Chairperson of the Council of the University of Pretoria. Mr Justice Omphemetese Mooki – Judge of the South African High Court, Senior Counsel (SC), Rhodes Scholar, and Alumnus of Stanford, University of Oxford, and Cape Town. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CLOSING REMARKS Prof Daniel Mashao – Dean: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE), University of Johannesburg. ONLINE REGISTRATION: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

"Kiswahili is the most practical language in Africa" ~ Julius Malema REPOST WIDELY ✊🏿

Youth and Insects! #AFSF2025 join us for yet another exciting conversation tomorrow, 3 September 2025, 10.30, at the Arbre à palabres, Hall E Knowledge Hub, CICAD, Diamniadio, Dakar, Senegal. In the meantime, enjoy photos from our session on 31 August 2025. @onjolo_kenya @PasetRsif @DannyCoyne6 @NemAfrica @_PABRA @IITA_CGIAR @biovision_org @BiovisionAfrica @rootooba @SaliouNiassy @TheAGRF @p_dusabimana @IDRC_ESARO @ACIARAfrica @CORAFNews @LucyChegeM @iarsaf_iita @EAYNOfficial @chidazzz @zewdua

#afsforum2025 #afsf2025 @icipe special event Come listen to these inspirational young people! Sunday, 31 August 2025, Hall B, Knowledge Hub, CiCAD, Diamniadio, Dakar Senegal #youth #insect -based #innovations and #agrifoodsystems transformation #ClimateAction #climateresilience @Sida @Innosuisse @SwissDevCoop @giz_gmbh @BiovIntCIAT_eng @_PABRA @IITA_CGIAR @ACIARAfrica @ACIARAustralia @IKEAfoundation @biovision_org @BiovisionAfrica @TheAGRF @GAC_Corporate @SciDevNet @SciDevNetSSA @NemAfrica @DannyCoyne6 @Meride2024 @zewdua @chidazzz @LizNNganga @CORAFNews

✔️ Great #Opportunity ✳️ #position open 📌 ! Design a new, future ready website for @icipe ▶️ For more details: icipe.org/website-design… #jobs #careers #consultancyopportunity #agriculture #insects #foodsecurity #climatechange @NemAfrica @DannyCoyne6 @LizNNganga @chidazzz @Meride2024 @zewdua

Wish you were here! Song, dances, drama, aroma, colour, culture. Today our usually tranquil Campuses were transformed into vibrant hubs of cultural expression, a mosaic of the beauty and creativity that reflects our diverse heritage as we celebrated our annual Cultural Day. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… @SciDevNetSSA @ACIARAfrica @chidazzz @LizNNganga @NemAfrica @DannyCoyne6

What does #Africa’s future look like when innovation meets sustainability? Join us tomorrow for an exciting Bioeconomy Talk (BET) with Dr @JuliusEcuru of @BioInnovate Africa at @icipe. He will unpack human-interest stories and emerging opportunities fostering Africa’s sustainable development through biobased innovation. Registration is ongoing on this link: forms.office.com/e/njmWN6cPxj 🗓️ 23 July 2025 ⏰ 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟬:𝟰𝟱 𝗔𝗠, 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 (𝗘𝗔𝗧) @FAOAsiaPacific @FAOAfrica @FAO #bioeconomy

👏 🙏🩵 💙 Our hearts are full with joy today, to receive the news that the jury of the Justus von Liebig Award has decided to award the Justus von Liebig Award for World Nutrition 2025 to Dr #SundayEkesi, @icipe Deputy Director General, R4D linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… @Sida @giz_gmbh @ACIARAustralia @ACIARAfrica @noradno @BiovIntCIAT_eng @biovision_org @SwissEmbassyKE @EUinKenya @GAC_Corporate @TWASnews @IITA_CGIAR @NemAfrica @DannyCoyne6

2024 was a Year of Transition for @icipe. Download a copy of our Annual Report to learn how we faired and the lessons we learned. QR code, or icipe.org, or the icipe The Hive Repository lnkd.in/dxjEgp_5 @noradno @ACIARAfrica @ACIARAustralia @giz_gmbh @Sida @SwissDevCoop

In under 6 months, @TinotendaMhiko the winner of #AfricaFoodPrize 2024 has established AGRIAid Development Trust, supporting smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe with prize funds. How has Tinotenda shaped #Zimbabwe #FoodSystems Watch below & apply today africafoodprize.org

This #PlantHealthDay , we reflect on @icipe's distinction, with R4D activities across Plant Health, Human Health, Animal Health, and Environmental health. #OneHealth . Read more: lnkd.in/d7fbzyGv @giz_gmbh @noradno @ACIARAustralia @ACIARAfrica @SaliouNiassy @ikeafoundation @beatokihuria @chidazzz @BiovIntCIAT_eng @IITA_CGIAR @NemAfrica @DannyCoyne6

Apply for the ARECCCA Fellowship (Action Research to Enhance Effective Coverage of Climate Change Issues in Africa) by MESHA and IDRC, and join 8 science journalists in a year-long journey to reshape how Africa reports on climate. meshascience.org/apply-for-the-…

Providing phytosanitary inspectors and stakeholders with high-quality training materials could enhance NPPOs’ phytosanitary capacity. Better-trained NPPO staff are expected to improve the implementation of international plant health standards and facilitate safe trade.

📚 Check out how to establish a push-pull plot in just 6 steps 🌟Looking to protect crops, combat pests, and enhance soil fertility all at once? PPT offers a sustainable, eco-friendly solution. 🌾 🔗Explore more at upscale-hub.eu #agriculture #farmers