Ubunthu Enablers
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The success of the Climate smart Agriculture CSA/Farming as a Business project has one message that stands out clearly: Climate change is no longer a future threat. It is here with us. Unpredictable rainfall, prolonged droughts, and declining soil fertility are already affecting the livelihoods of thousands of farming households across Southern Province and Zambia at large.
In response to these growing challenges, Ubunthu Enablers has officially launched the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) / Farming as a Business Project in Choma District, aimed at empowering young people and communities with practical agricultural and entrepreneurial skills.
Choma District Commissioner Mr Mabele has applauded Ubunthu for such initiatives and emphasized the importance of investing in young people and promoting Climate Smart Agriculture as key drivers of Zambia’s agricultural transformation during the launch of the agricultural empowerment initiative in Choma District.
Speaking at the event, the District Commissioner expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Education, through the Choma DEBS Office, for its continued support and collaboration in implementing the programme. He noted that the partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to equipping learners with practical and life-ready skills that will contribute to sustainable community development.
In his remarks, the District Commissioner highlighted the growing impact of climate change on Zambia’s agricultural sector, particularly in Southern Province, where agriculture remains the main source of livelihood for many households. He pointed out that unpredictable rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts, and declining soil fertility continue to threaten food security and productivity among smallholder farmers who largely depend on rain-fed agriculture.
He stressed that Climate Smart Agriculture is no longer optional, but a necessity, adding that the initiative seeks to equip learners and communities with practical skills in conservation farming, efficient water use, soil management, and climate-resilient farming practices.
The District Commissioner further encouraged a shift from subsistence farming to farming as a business, stating that agriculture should be approached as an enterprise that requires planning, investment, record-keeping, and an understanding of markets and value chains.
“Agriculture, when done correctly, is not just about survival it is about prosperity,” he said.
He also described the programme’s focus on schools and young people as a strategic investment in the future of Zambia’s agriculture sector. By aligning the initiative with the Competence-Based Curriculum, learners will gain hands-on experience, entrepreneurial knowledge, and critical thinking skills necessary for long-term success.
The District Commissioner commended Ubunthu Enablers for spearheading the initiative and acknowledged the role being played by traditional leadership, schools, seed and chemical suppliers, NGOs, and development partners in supporting the programme.
He concluded by reaffirming that strong public-private partnerships are essential in building resilient communities and securing the future of sustainable agriculture in Zambia.
Speaking during the same event Ubunthu Enablers’s Country Director Chippoh Mweemba expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Education, through the Choma DEBS office, for their unwavering support and endorsement of this initiative. He infanciesed that this partnership is foundational to the success of the programme while recognizing the critical role of education in shaping practical, life ready skills among youths.
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