Knowledge Systems - The Standard

Topic : Knowledge Systems

Tapping into the voices, wisdom of people doing the hard work

Many rural communities are convinced that achieving food and nutrition security is a policy choice.

By Charles Dhewa Oct. 1, 2025

Tapping into the voices, wisdom of people doing the hard work

Making sense of how some African communities define indigenous food

EVERY community has elders with vivid memories of how they ended up consuming colonial food.

By Charles Dhewa Sep. 24, 2025

Making sense of how some African communities define indigenous food

Chiefs, sangomas bemoan cultural rot

Chief Chiweshe, born Elias Kutadzaushe, said traditional leaders should regularly interact with their subjects to ensure restoration of indigenous cultures.

By Simbarashe Sithole Jun. 1, 2025

Superficial value addition may not transform indigenous food systems

Refining business models for each social enterprise can also make a difference.

By Charles Dhewa Feb. 26, 2025

Superficial value addition may not transform indigenous food systems

How to integrate indigenous knowledge systems into modern science

Creatively bridging the gap between formality and informality will open avenues for connecting food supply and demand in more efficient ways that reduce losses.

By Charles Dhewa Feb. 5, 2025

How to integrate indigenous knowledge systems into modern science

Using indigenous science to show the benefits of consuming indigenous food

Hotels, hospitals and other corporates that silently procure commodities from territorial markets should openly provide corporate support to these markets.

By Charles Dhewa Jan. 29, 2025

Using indigenous science to show the benefits of consuming indigenous food

Unlocking the promise of indigenous knowledge to combat climate change

As custodians of local resources including wetlands, chiefs should be consulted before boreholes are drilled.

By Charles Dhewa Sep. 25, 2024

Unlocking the promise of indigenous knowledge to combat climate change

Benefits of integrating food systems with education

Knowledge around appropriate food preservation technologies can be embedded at industrial parks occupied by the young generation who are attached to colleges and universities.

By Charles Dhewa May. 8, 2024

Benefits of integrating food systems with education

‘Films can best explain climate change’

Zibusiso Condry Mabonisa — who is seeking funds for his next film, told Newsday Life & Style that, as a researcher specialising on IKS, African culture, tradition and norms, producing films

By Margaret Lubinda Jan. 9, 2024