Agripreneur Foundation Plants 750 Hass Avocado Trees to Support Schools By Jonas Miselo Agripreneur Foundation has planted 750 Hass avocado trees at Kalamba Primary School, Muyembe Primary School, and Kachema Musuma Orphanage to promote sustainable income generation and improve the welfare of learners through agricultural entrepreneurship in Kawambwa district . Agripreneur Foundation Executive Director Scott Montel says the project is thanks to a grant from Global Environmental Small Grants Programme and is designed to be self-sustaining, as the trees will begin producing avocados in one or two years, allowing the schools to generate income from sales. “The goal is for the schools to reinvest the funds from the project. Each tree, within a year or two, will bear a few hundred fruits, with each avocado selling for K10. This means that each school can generate between K100,000 and K200,000 per year, all of which will directly benefit the learners,” Montel explained. Ch...
In a bid to combat the devastating effects of flooding during the rainy season, the Transforming Landscapes for Resiliency and Development Project (TRALARD) is currently undertaking an ambitious initiative in Kawambwa district. With a budget of 1.6 million dollars, the project involves the construction of three embankments and crossing points, aimed at mitigating the frequent isolation of certain areas within the district. Kawambwa Town Council Secretary Isaac Mwale commends the TRALARD project for its potential to significantly improve the well-being of the local population. "The construction of these embankments will help to reduce the risk of flooding and will also improve access to these areas during the rainy season," Mwale stated, highlighting the project's dual benefits. Known for its higher rainfall levels compared to other provinces, Luapula's Kawambwa district is particularly susceptible to flooding, leaving certain areas cut off from essential servi...