The Black Diamond

  Nsama District came together yesterday at the Nsama Boma Showgrounds for the 2025 Agricultural, Tourism, and Investment Show, held under the timely theme “Adapting to Climate Change.” The event attracted a diverse audience and underscored the district’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development in the face of environmental challenges. The show was attended by prominent district leaders, including Council Secretary Mr. Raphael Kamanga, Council Chairperson Mr. David Siame, District Commissioner Mr. Steward Katele, and traditional leader Chief Nsama. The dignitaries joined stakeholders in highlighting local advancements in agriculture, eco-tourism, and rural investment. Delivering his remarks, Council Secretary Mr. Kamanga stressed the urgency of embracing climate-smart strategies across all sectors. “This year’s theme reflects our reality. Climate change is impacting rainfall patterns, crop performance, and even fish populations in our lake. We must adapt to secure our futur...

  On Friday, 6th June 2025, Northern Province Permanent Secretary Mr. Bernard Mpundu officiated the commissioning of three major Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects in Nsama District and led the disbursement of 2024 CDF loans and grants to local beneficiaries. The commissioned projects include a newly built mini mortuary at Nsama Rural Health Centre, the Kampinda Police Post, and a 1x3 classroom block at Mupundu Primary School. These developments are part of the government's broader decentralization drive aimed at enhancing service delivery and infrastructure at the community level, in line with the vision of President Hakainde Hichilema. During the event, Mr. Mpundu commended Nsama Town Council and its partners for the effective implementation of the projects, highlighting them as evidence of the impact of increased CDF allocations under the New Dawn Administration. “These are not just structures—they represent tools for change. Through CDF, we are strengthening our h...

During the ADMA Agrishow held in Harare from June 5th to 7th, 2025, Syngenta reaffirmed its dedication to bolstering food security in Zimbabwe through strong collaboration with key distributors. Over the course of the event, the Syngenta team actively engaged with farmers, distributors, and stakeholders sharing expertise, showcasing cutting-edge solutions, and reinforcing partnerships that make a meaningful difference in agriculture. “Our distributors are essential allies. Together, we ensure farmers gain access to world-class products and the guidance they need to farm sustainably,” stated Given Mudenda, Managing Director for East and Southern Africa. Key product highlights included Fortenza Duo for combating Fall Armyworm, Vaniva for use in potatoes and tobacco, as well as Moddus, Elatus Arc, and Cherokee for cereal crops. Actellic Gold Dust (AGD) was also featured as a vital solution for post-harvest grain protection each innovation geared toward enabling Zimbabwean farmers to a...