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UN initiative empowers local communities through culinary arts

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

The inaugural UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa is wrapping up today in Victoria Falls, marking a significant milestone in empowering local communities through culinary tourism.

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The forum, which began on July 26, brought together tourism professionals and stakeholders from across Africa and the globe to harness the potential of gastronomy in driving the continent’s tourism industry.

By leveraging Africa’s rich culinary traditions and diverse flavors, the forum aims to create opportunities for communities to showcase their unique cultural heritage and contribute to the growth of the tourism sector.

The establishment of the Africa International Tourism Academy for Culinary Arts in Victoria Falls, announced during the forum, will provide 200 students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the culinary field, empowering them to become ambassadors of their local cuisine.

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The forum also highlights the importance of community-led initiatives, such as the ZimBho! global marketing campaign, which celebrates traditional Zimbabwean dishes like Amacimbi, Umqgutshu, Amangqina and Umhiqo.

By promoting these local flavors, communities can benefit from tourism revenue and create sustainable livelihoods.

As UN Tourism Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili noted: “This forum is a truly global effort, and it’s fitting that we’re meeting in one of the world’s most exciting gastronomy regions – Africa!” By working together, we can establish a long-term roadmap for the growth of gastronomy tourism in Africa, empowering communities to take ownership of their culinary heritage and reap the benefits of tourism.

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“The Africa International Tourism Academy for Culinary Arts will be a game-changer for our communities,” said Pololikashvili.

“By providing training and guidance, we can unlock the full potential of Africa’s culinary talent and create a new generation of chefs, entrepreneurs, and tourism leaders who will drive the growth of gastronomy tourism in Africa.

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Avoid nightime movement and stoning elephants, communities told

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Following a recent spate of human-wildlife conflict incidents, Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokesperson Tinashe Farawo has urged communities to exercise caution when encountering wild animals.

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Farawo emphasized the importance of avoiding confrontations with elephants, particularly when they encroach into community areas. “We would like to urge members of the communities to avoid throwing stones at elephants,” he said. “This action agitates them, leading to attacks on people.”

In addition to avoiding confrontations, Farawo advised community members to minimize movement at night, as this is when wild animals are most active. “We would like to urge communities to avoid moving at night to minimize casualties,” he said.

Farawo’s comments come after a 79-year-old man from Hwange was killed by an elephant yesterday. The incident is still under investigation by rangers. This is the second fatal incident in the area, following the death of another man who was attacked by an elephant while on his way to work in Hwange town several weeks ago.

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Elephant attack claims life of 79-year-old man in Mbizha

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A 79-year-old man from Mbizha village met a tragic end yesterday when he was killed by a stray elephant, according to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority.

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Zimbabwe Parks spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo, confirmed the incident, saying, “We confirm the sad and unfortunate incident that happened today where a 79-year-old man lost his life.”

The attack occurred four kilometers away from the community, although the exact time of the incident was not disclosed.

This latest incident brings the total number of human deaths caused by wild animals to 40 this year, with over 55 people injured, according to statistics from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority as of last month.

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Since 2019, over 370 people have been killed and 453 injured in similar incidents, highlighting the ongoing concern of human-wildlife conflict in the country.

 

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ZPC employees appear in court over US$3.8 million theft charges

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Two senior employees of the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) in Hwange, have been charged with the theft of company property valued at US$3 896 000.

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Tawanda Mhaka and Ruth Chiyani were arraigned in court following an extensive investigation into the alleged theft, which reportedly involved an accomplice, Hardlife Zimwenje, who remains at large.

The allegations stem from an incident that occurred on the 22 and 23 of August last month, during which a truck was captured on CCTV at the ZPC’s Turbine Hall loading stolen goods. The footage revealed that the loaded items included 15 electric motors, 48 tonnes of brass pipes, and a metal container. Notably, the loading occurred without proper documentation, raising immediate red flags for investigators.

Ruth Chiyani, who serves as a Loss Control Assistant, is accused of overseeing the illegal loading but failed to provide any invoices to justify the movement of the company’s assets.

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Tawanda Mhaka, acting as the Stores Officer, allegedly instructed a boilermaker to cut an electric motor and a storage container into smaller pieces to facilitate their loading onto the haulage trucks.

The stolen goods were reportedly transported using trucks hired by Zimwenje, further complicating the network of theft. Both Mhaka and Chiyani were arrested last week , following a comprehensive investigation that revealed substantial evidence against them, including CCTV footage and removal authority documents signed by the defendants.

“According to investigators, the evidence against them is substantial, including CCTV footage and removal authority documents signed by the pair. The pair was remanded to the 26th of September.”the National Prosecuting Authority said in a statement.

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