• 25 Josiah Chinamano Rd, Belmont, Bulawayo
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  • 25 Josiah Chinamano Rd, Belmont, Bulawayo
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Amalima Loko Tsholotsho - CNFA

Project Specifications

Location

Tsholotsho

Crops

Cash crops, maize and sugar beans

Completion Date

14 September 2025

Size

1ha

Scope
  • 6 panel triple pole solar stand
  • 1 x 3m 10 tonne tank stand with a 10,000 ltr JoJo tank
  • 1 x livestock drinking trough
  • 1 x community water drinking point
  • 1 x 2.2kw Grundfos submersible pump

Project Challenges

To address water and nutrition challenges in Tsholotsho, CNFA engaged Forster Irrigation to install a solar-powered water system. The system provides water for household use, livestock, and supports a 1ha community garden.

The Forster Irrigation Solution

Forster Irrigation installed four boreholes in Tsholotsho District, all within an 80km radius. Each site was fitted with a 10,000L JoJo tank on a 3m stand, a 6-panel solar system on a triple pole stand, a community water point, and a livestock drinking point. The solar units were secured with 1.8m diamond mesh fencing, while the community water points had 1m fencing. Each system also supports a 1ha nutrition garden.

PROJECT PARTNER - CNFA

It was a pleasure to work with CNFA on this aspect of the Amalima Learning Site. CNFA, an international NGO that specializes in agricultural development, is the prime implementer of the Amalima program and serves as technical lead for SO1 and SO2, working with local partners and counterparts, to improve crop and livestock production and marketing.
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