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The Zambezi Watercourse Riparian States have called for the development of creative, effective, and direct policy responses to address the challenges faced by smallholder farmers who rely on rainfed agriculture.
The call was made by Botswana’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs, Dr. Kekgonne Baipoledi at a two-day Zambezi Rainfed Agriculture Investment Forum held in Gaborone, Botswana from 8 – 9 August 2023, under the theme, ‘Attracting finance to Africa’s rain-fed agriculture to build climate is befitting’.
Mozambique is now Chair of the Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM). This follows the 10th meeting for the organisation’s Council of Ministers (CoM) held on the 27th April 2023 in Kasane, Botswana.
The meeting hosted by Botswana, the out-going Chair, was the first physical meeting by the Council of Ministers (CoM) since 2020 due to the COVID-19 restriction which saw two other meetings of 2021 and 2022 held virtually.
The ZAMCOM Chairship handover ceremony took place at the end of the Council meeting during which Botswana, led by the country’s Minister of Lands and Water Affairs, Hon. Dr. Kefentse Mzwinila, handed over the instruments of power to Mozambique and Namibia as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively.
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The Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM) recently traced its roots back to Kasane, Botswana where the Agreement to establish the organisation was signed between the eight Riparian States was back in July 2004.
Reminiscing on the occasion, ZAMCOM Executive Secretary, Mr. Felix Ngamlagosi said: “About 19 years ago, on the 13th Day of July 2004, in this same location of Kasane and specifically at Mowana Safari Lodge, the eight countries that share the Zambezi Watercourse signed the ZAMCOM Agreement – which is the establishing instrument of this Commission.”
Mr. Ngamlagosi was addressing the opening session of the ZAMCOM Council of Ministers meeting held on 27th April 2023. The meeting is held annually to adopt policies, make decisions and provide guidance for the proper implementation of the functions of the Commission.