A bold new chapter is unfolding in the Eastern Cape.

On September 5,  2025, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education & Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, together with local leaders and the Wholesale & Retail SETA led by CEO Tom Mkhwanazi, broke ground on an R80 million Agricultural Retail Hubat Ingwe TVET College.

A bold new chapter is unfolding in the Eastern Cape.
On September 5,&nbsp; 2025, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education &amp; Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, together with local leaders and the Wholesale &amp; Retail SETA led by CEO Tom Mkhwanazi, broke ground on an R80 million Agricultural Retail Hubat Ingwe TVET College.

Agricultural Retail Hubat Ingwe TVET College

Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with Warren Hickinbotham as we unpack the vision behind the Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa 2025, happening 18–20 September at the Sandton Convention Centre...

Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with&nbsp;Warren Hickinbotham&nbsp;as we unpack the vision behind the&nbsp;Organic &amp; Natural Products Expo Africa 2025,&nbsp;happening 18&ndash;20 September at the Sandton Convention Centre...

Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa 2025

Mmatsheko Mosito joined by visionary herpetologist Donald Schultz, founder of Snake Pharm, a groundbreaking anti-venom research and emergency response centre in KwaZulu-Natal. 

Snake Pharm is transforming snake-human coexistence with cutting-edge biomimicry technology, producing life-saving antivenom in just one hour.

Mmatsheko Mosito joined by visionary herpetologist Donald Schultz, founder of&nbsp;Snake Pharm, a groundbreaking anti-venom research and emergency response centre in KwaZulu-Natal.&nbsp;
Snake Pharm is transforming snake-human coexistence with cutting-edge biomimicry technology, producing life-saving antivenom in just&nbsp;one hour.

Focus on Snake Pharm

In this episode, Ghanaian farmer and advocate Enyonam Manye shares how the women at the heart of the shea butter trade are transforming tradition into a pathway for economic independence, community development, and global impact.

In this episode, Ghanaian farmer and advocate&nbsp;Enyonam Manye&nbsp;shares how the women at the heart of the shea butter trade are transforming tradition into a pathway for&nbsp;economic independence, community development, and global impact.

 Shea butter trade transforming tradition into a pathway for economic independence

As we marked World Humanitarian Day (19 August), we sat down with Pavitray Pillay, Corporate Engagement & Behaviour Change Lead at WWF South Africa, to explore the powerful link between people and planet.

Pavitray challenges us to fix the cause, not just the crisis calling for conservation that is rooted in justice, care, and community. 

In this episode, we unpack why climate justice cannot be separated from social justice, and how the solutions of tomorrow must be grounded in inclusion, equality, and local leadership.

As we marked&nbsp;World Humanitarian Day (19 August), we sat down with&nbsp;Pavitray Pillay, Corporate Engagement &amp; Behaviour Change Lead at WWF South Africa, to explore the powerful link between people and planet.
Pavitray challenges us to fix the cause, not just the crisis&nbsp;calling for conservation that is rooted in justice, care, and community.&nbsp;
In this episode, we unpack why climate justice cannot be separated from social justice, and how the solutions of tomorrow must be grounded in&nbsp;inclusion, equality, and local leadership.

World Humanitarian Day

In this inspiring edition of Planting the Seed—Mmatsheko Mosito speaks to Francis Marsh, founder of Ubuntu CDU (Community Development and Upliftment)—a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through sustainable agriculture, youth training, and food security initiatives. Based at Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School, Ubuntu CDU is redefining how education and environmental stewardship can uplift entire communities. Tune in as we explore how this grassroots project is helping young people grow not just food, but futures rooted in knowledge, resilience, and the spirit of Ubuntu.

In this inspiring edition of Planting the Seed&mdash;Mmatsheko Mosito speaks to Francis Marsh, founder of Ubuntu CDU (Community Development and Upliftment)&mdash;a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through sustainable agriculture, youth training, and food security initiatives. Based at Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School, Ubuntu CDU is redefining how education and environmental stewardship can uplift entire communities. Tune in as we explore how this grassroots project is helping young people grow not just food, but futures rooted in knowledge, resilience, and the spirit of Ubuntu.

Sowing Seeds of Change: Francis Marsh on Ubuntu CDU & Community Empowerment

In this Mandela Day special, Mmatsheko Mosito speaks with Chiara Henry from SA Harvest about the Buckets of Nutrition for Matriculants campaign, a powerful move from symbolic giving to systemic change. 

In this Mandela Day special, Mmatsheko Mosito speaks with Chiara Henry from SA Harvest&nbsp;about the&nbsp;Buckets of Nutrition for Matriculants&nbsp;campaign, a powerful move from symbolic giving to systemic change.&nbsp;

SA Harvest launches: Buckets of Nutrition for Matriculants campaign

What happens after the harvest can make or break a farmer’s livelihood. In this episode of Planting the Seed on Channel Africa, host Mmatsheko Mosito speaks with Sheila Garakara, Country Manager for Solidaridad Zambia, about the hidden costs of post-harvest losses. From economic consequences to practical solutions, learn how Africa can transform agricultural waste into opportunity — and build more resilient food systems in the process.

What happens after the harvest can make or break a farmer&rsquo;s livelihood. In this episode of Planting the Seed&nbsp;on Channel Africa, host Mmatsheko Mosito speaks with Sheila Garakara, Country Manager for Solidaridad Zambia, about the hidden costs of post-harvest losses. From economic consequences to practical solutions, learn how Africa can transform agricultural waste into opportunity &mdash; and build more resilient food systems in the process.

Solidaridad on Tackling Post-Harvest Losses in Africa

In this episode, we explore a breakthrough in agricultural innovation: a new e-payment and digital registration system revolutionising Malawi’s cotton sector. Mr. Humphrey Nxumalo, Head of Programmes at Solidaridad Southern Africa, joins Mmatsheko Mosito to discuss how over 20,000 farmers — many accessing formal financial services for the first time — are now included in a system that boosts transparency, reduces loan defaults, and empowers women and youth. From pilot to national scale-up, this is a story of digital transformation, collaboration, and economic inclusion with lessons for the wider region.

In this episode, we explore a breakthrough in agricultural innovation: a new e-payment and digital registration system revolutionising Malawi&rsquo;s cotton sector. Mr. Humphrey Nxumalo, Head of Programmes at Solidaridad Southern Africa, joins Mmatsheko Mosito to discuss how over 20,000 farmers &mdash; many accessing formal financial services for the first time &mdash; are now included in a system that boosts transparency, reduces loan defaults, and empowers women and youth. From pilot to national scale-up, this is a story of digital transformation, collaboration, and economic inclusion with lessons for the wider region.

Digitising Cotton: How E-Payments Are Transforming Malawi’s Farming Future

Mmatsheko Mosito spoke to Chanel Pather, Programme Manager at SUNCASA, scaling urban nature-based solutions for climate adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Under her leadership, the innovative Litter Traps and Art Project is turning waste into wonders along the Jukskei River in Alexandra, Johannesburg.

Through public art, community engagement, and environmental restoration, this initiative is not only addressing urban flooding and pollution, but also redefining how climate action can be locally led, socially inclusive, and artistically inspired.

Mmatsheko Mosito spoke to Chanel Pather, Programme Manager at SUNCASA, scaling urban nature-based solutions for climate adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa.&nbsp;
Under her leadership, the innovative Litter Traps and Art Project is turning waste into wonders along the Jukskei River in Alexandra, Johannesburg.
Through public art, community engagement, and environmental restoration, this initiative is not only addressing urban flooding and pollution, but also redefining how climate action can be locally led, socially inclusive, and artistically inspired.

SUNCASA leads the Litter Traps and Art Project

Various types of farming, agro-processing, agro-technology, agropreneurship.

Various types of farming, agro-processing, agro-technology, agropreneurship.

Planting the Seed

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