African food markets thrive on undocumented knowledge and systems

Why are African territorial markets good at aggregating and distributing indigenous food?
By Charles Dhewa Aug. 27, 2025

Tobacco farmers demand indigenous tobacco policy

Addressing delegates at a conference in Harare recently, Zimbabwe Progressive Tobacco Growers Association president Mtandwa Mutasa bemoaned the lack of inclusion of indigenous farmers in the sector
By Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 5, 2025

Parliament urged to consider wetland expropriation

His community-based approach to natural resource management has been prized in promoting conservation and development in local communities. 
By Stephen Tsoroti Jul. 2, 2025

MPs push for traditional herbs recognition

PARLIAMENTARIANS are pushing for a law protecting indigenous trees used mainly for medicinal purposes.
By Nhau Mangirazi Mar. 22, 2025

How to integrate indigenous knowledge systems into modern science

Creatively bridging the gap between formality and informality will open avenues for connecting food supply and demand in more efficient ways that reduce losses.
By Charles Dhewa Feb. 5, 2025

Using indigenous science to show the benefits of consuming indigenous food

Hotels, hospitals and other corporates that silently procure commodities from territorial markets should openly provide corporate support to these markets.
By Charles Dhewa Jan. 29, 2025

Climate justice: How marginalised communities are affected in Africa

It is essential that we recognise the historical and systemic inequalities that have contributed to the current climate crisis and work towards a more equitable and sustainable future.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Dec. 8, 2024

Unlocking the promise of indigenous knowledge to combat climate change

As custodians of local resources including wetlands, chiefs should be consulted before boreholes are drilled.
By Charles Dhewa Sep. 25, 2024

Exploring climate change as the universal language of communication

The indigenous knowledge systems are the traditional ecological knowledge that is community based and driven.
By Peter Makwanya Sep. 16, 2024