Apimondia Regional Commission for Africa

At last October’s 45th Apimondia Congress in Turkey, David Mukomana was elected President of the Apimondia Regional Commission for Africa. David’s vision is to see the growth of the beekeeping industry in Africa, transforming the lives of rural African communities. He intends to work closely with partners who share the same vision. Market linkages are also on his agenda to ensure that African honey and beeswax have reliable regional and international markets.

David is a Zimbabwean, passionate about the beekeeping and honey industry in Zimbabwe. He has worked in many countries including Bahrain, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Swaziland.

David runs Organo Seven (Pvt) Limited, an agroprocessing company that specialises in honey processing as well as manufacturing beekeeping and honey processing equipment for the local market.

David has been very vocal in the Apiculture Sector, for example encouraging the formation of an Apex board in Zimbabwe to regulate the sector. He has been at the forefront lobbying for EU listing to enable Zimbabwean honey and beeswax export to Europe.

David Mukomana

Photo © David Mukomana