By Regis Chingawo
The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) will on 22 October be hosting the World Food Day 2025 commemorations in Dzivarasekwa surbub in Harare.
According to CCZ Chief Executive Officer, Rose Mpofu, the commemorations will be held in line with the global theme, ‘Hand in hand for better foods and a better future ‘.
“Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) in Celebration of World Food Day 2025 is carrying out various awareness activities
in line with the global World Food Day theme for 2025, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.”
“The Consumer celebrations are centred on the promotion of food security, safety and nutrition. CCZ is promoting the consumption of indigenous foods,”said Mpofu.
She added:
“This initiative aligns perfectly with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)’s 80th anniversary and emphasizes that building sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems requires collective action and the active participation of consumers.”
The event according to Mpofu will be held in Dzivarasekwa and will encompass various stakeholders such as Consumer Action Clubs (CAC), government representatives and other food expert stakeholders.
“The CCZ will host an event in Dzivarasekwa, bringing together consumer action clubs, government stakeholders, and food system experts to deliberate on sustainable consumption and production.
“CCZ will present its work on food safety, nutrition, and sustainability, referencing campaigns like antibiotics off the menu and collaborations with bodies,” said Mpofu.
She added:
” There will be extensive discussions between stakeholders and the Consumer Action Clubs, allowing grassroots voices to inform high-level policy. Exhibition and experience sharing, traditional Delicacies Festival”.
” Consumer Action Clubs will showcase and share traditional foods, including products from their own livestock initiatives, celebrating Zimbabwe’s rich food heritage.
“There will be advocacy and awareness campaign, social media engagement, using the hashtag #CCZWorldFoodDay2025 to promote the event, share insights from the presentations, and amplify the voices of the Consumer Action Clubs,”she said.
The theme emphasizes global partnerships and collective action to achieve a more peaceful, sustainable, and food-secure world. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is leading the commemorations, highlighting the urgent need to eliminate hunger and advance sustainable food systems.