Tawanda Muzamwese
Tawanda Collins Muzamwese is the Editor in Chief of the Green Business Gazette Magazine. He is is an international consultant in sustainable business development with massive experience in training, consulting and auditing. He has facilitated capacity development in more than 100 enterprises drawn from over 30 countries. He is the founder of the sustainability think-tank called Toxiconsol Consultancy t/a African Sustainability Consultants. He is the Editor in Chief of the Green Business Gazette Magazine. He is a consultant and business coach with over 13 years experience. Tawanda is a Management Systems Consultant working on promoting development and implementation of ISO Standards (ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018) in both developed and developing countries. With his inspirational and pragmatic writing style he has written cutting edge books including:
1) How to grow a Side-hustle into a viable business - Overcome Salary Dependency
2) The Leading Consultant: How become an authority in your professional field
3) Step-by-Step Guide to implementing Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management Systems
4) Stepping on Higher Perspectives: Greatness Tips Motivational Series
5) Sustainability Guidebook for Boards and CEOs: Leading from the front
Tawanda writes about sustainability, motivation, safety, health, environment and quality management. His books are relevant to both developed and developing countries. With practical approaches and case studies, he provides incisive insights into entrepreneurship.
His philosophy is based on the premise that every human being has potential to make a significant difference in their lifetime. He writes books on taking personal responsibility for progression in life. He motivates entrepreneurs to implement income generating projects and determine their own financial destiny. He also motivates companies to take up sustainability initiatives.
A start-up coach, public speaker, environmentalist, safety, health and quality management expert, Muzamwese bridges the gap between theory and practice through building capacity and sharing practical case studies in his books.
Catching the fog – Countries begin to harness water from fog and low lying clouds due to climate change
Imagine making a cup of coffee using water harnessed from the fog! Dire situations are befalling countries of the world due to the advent of climate change. Water scarcity has already driven some countries into conflict, sexual exploitation, crop losses and low food security. Globally...
Climate finance: a critical enabler for climate change aspirations
The impacts of Climate change need no introduction anymore, since they have been laid bare for all to see in our daily lives. Climate change has become a threat multiplier; it amplifies the existing threats and is increasing problems for the economy, environment and society....
Improved Cooking Stoves – Useful for mitigating climate change and energy efficiency
Energy is a key enabler to socio-economic development in both developed and developing countries. Many communities in developing countries lack access to electricity and rely on biomass in the form of wood. More than 1.2 billion people lack access to electricity in the world. In...
Livestock and humans struggle for water as climate change takes its toll
Climate change is one of the leading challenges of the 21st century. It threatens the ability of humanity to develop. Scientists agree that the rate at which climate change is happening threatens livelihoods and survival of humanity. Due to the threat of climate change, there...
End of Life Vehicle (ELV) management as an environmental nuisance
Everyone celebrates the receipt of a brand new vehicle and more recently taking ownership a good used vehicle into one’s fleet. Cars are very useful during their operational life cycle as a means to transport both people and goods. At the end of their operational...
Natural Resources and livelihoods – inseparable paradox as arts and crafts soar in demand
Arts and crafts from Honde Valley in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe are a thriving source of livelihood for local communities. The beauty of nature and value added products emanating from natural products has been exploited by communities for decades. In a region like Africa,...
Save River Siltation gets serious
Riverine environments are a haven to a multitude of species. However, accumulation of sand due to erosion, poor catchment management practices, unsustainable mining activities and streambank cultivation have resulted in siltation of one of Zimbabwe’s main rivers called Save River. Not only is this aquatic...
UNIDO gets accredited to the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has attained accreditation to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This milestone achievement of the industrial oriented international organization, presents an opportunity for scaling up climate change action across the world. An announcement was made by Green Climate Fund...
Making wine more sustainable and greener – confronting climate change
Sipping a glass of red wine or white wine is a moment of reminiscence for a lot of imbibers worldwide. Occasional sippers and recreational tasters are seized with excitement of the organoleptic properties of their favourite wines. However, rising pressure from environmental protagonists has brought...
CAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) HELP TO CONQUER CLIMATE CHANGE?
Artificial Intelligence is one of the fastest growing technological breakthroughs in the world with the potential of assisting society to deal with perennial problems such as climate change. Soaring temperatures, extreme weather events and exponential rise in the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions continue to ravage...