Green Stories with Jonas Miselo

With a population of 108,316, Zimba District of Southern Province has not been spared from the adverse effects of climate change. The district is characterized by Savannah Miombo Open woodland and dominant tree species, Dambo areas, pans, and small man-made dams distributed all over the district. However, Zimba has experienced massive deforestation, especially in areas around the plateau, thus causing serious ecological imbalances. These changes have directly impacted agricultural productivity, which is the primary livelihood for most residents. As water becomes scarce and land more degraded, the competition for these essential resources has intensified, leading to conflicts that are often exacerbated by the unequal distribution of power between men and women. To strengthen the locally led approach, CARE Zambia’s Community-based Adaptation: Scaling-up Community Action for Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Southern Africa and Beyond (CBA-SCALE+) project in Zimba District is supporting c...

The Agricultural Institute of Zambia (AIZ) has called on all agricultural professionals across the country to comply with registration requirements in order to promote professionalism, safeguard the environment, and protect public health. Speaking during a visit to Luapula Province, Mr. Kelvin Sa ili , Head of Compliance and Inspections at AIZ, said the Institute was established to regulate the conduct of agricultural professionals and ensure that only qualified individuals practice within the sector. “The Agricultural Institute of Zambia is a statutory body established under Act No. 2 of 2017 and operationalized through Statutory Instrument No. 19 of 2023, and o ur mandate is to register all agricultural professionals except those in the veterinary field and regulate their professional conduct , ” Mr. Sa ili stated . He noted that the Institute’s establishment marked a significant milestone in promoting accountability and competence within the agricultural sector. To this end...