By Reginald Tapfumaneyi
A Monitoring and Evaluation Mission comprising Indonesian experts currently in Zimbabwe has taken its assessments to Masvingo Province, where early findings show strong progress — with nearly 90% of tests conducted on visited farms indicating high efficiency.
At Chinombe Farm, 27 cattle are confirmed pregnant, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Artificial Insemination (AI) programme.
The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Masvingo, Hon Ezra Ruvai Chadzamira, hailed the AI programme — a grant extended by the Indonesian government to Zimbabwe — as a resounding success.
“This project proved effective and we highly appreciate the partnership between our countries. It aligns with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030, aiming for a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable middle-income economy.”
Indonesia’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ambassador Hidayat, also expressed satisfaction with the outcomes.
“The 2024-2025 program was a success, and I plan to advocate for an extension. As demand for Indonesian frozen semen grows, we’ll explore a business MOU between the two countries to waive duties, making it more affordable for farmers,” he said.
Indonesia currently exports frozen semen to more than eight countries, a method that helps curb livestock diseases.
The programme in Zimbabwe has been jointly implemented by locally trained veterinarians — many of whom received specialist training in Indonesia — working alongside Indonesian experts, thereby strengthening local technical capacity.
