Buna Africa is a homegrown online platform designed to meet the unique needs of Africa’s growing aquaculture sector. Since the 1960s, the sector has undergone many changes, and, today, fish farmers operate their farms as successful businesses.
At Buna Africa, we dream of a future where African fish farmers have easy access to technical information, essential services, and reliable data. We are committed to becoming the go-to platform for fish farmers seeking guidance, knowledge, and connections within the aquaculture community.
To ensure ongoing growth in Africa’s aquaculture sector, collaboration is key. Buna Africa seeks to foster the development of lasting relationships between fish farmers and their local governments. By partnering with the Buna Africa, governments have access to accurate data with which they can develop informed policy.
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Buna Africa offers a range of resources for fish farmers so that they can operate efficiently, effectively, and profitably. These include:
At Buna Africa, we understand that the success of the aquaculture sector relies not only on individual farmers but also on governments and policymakers .
To bridge the gap between the two, Buna Africa partners with the Rural Fisheries Programme, a developmental unit within the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science at Rhodes University, South Africa.
Together, we work to provide governments with reliable and accurate data about the aquaculture sector, so that they can formulate appropriate policies and effectively manage and develop the industry.
Mr Qurban Rouhani is the Director of the Rural Fisheries Programme (RFP), a developmental unit within the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, Rhodes University (South Africa). Qurban is the founder of Buna Africa, which is an initiative of the RFP. Qurban has thirty years of experience in aquaculture and small-scale fisheries development. Qurban’s areas of interest include governance, advocacy and farmer support.
Mr Qurban Rouhani is the Director of the Rural Fisheries Programme (RFP), a developmental unit within the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, Rhodes University (South Africa). Qurban is the founder of Buna Africa, which is an initiative of the RFP. Qurban has thirty years of experience in aquaculture and small-scale fisheries development. Qurban’s areas of interest include governance, advocacy and farmer support.
Dr Nyiko Mabasa graduated with her PhD from the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, Rhodes University. Nyiko is currently doing her Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Department and is also part of the Buna Africa team. Her interest is in aquaculture, agriculture and the reclamation of wastewater. Nyiko has a deep interest in the development of small-scale fish farmers.
Dr Nyiko Mabasa graduated with her PhD from the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, Rhodes University. Nyiko is currently doing her Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Department and is also part of the Buna Africa team. Her interest is in aquaculture, agriculture and the reclamation of wastewater. Nyiko has a deep interest in the development of small-scale fish farmers.
Dr. Kunda Ndashe, an esteemed member of the World Veterinary Medical Association, holds an impressive certification as an Aquatic Veterinarian. With an unwavering dedication spanning seven years, Kunda has tirelessly provided exceptional veterinary services to both thriving commercial enterprises and modest small-scale fish and crocodile farms across multiple countries, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda. His fervent passion lies in the realm of disease management, striving relentlessly to ensure the utmost sustainability in the production of aquaculture.
Dr. Kunda Ndashe, an esteemed member of the World Veterinary Medical Association, holds an impressive certification as an Aquatic Veterinarian. With an unwavering dedication spanning seven years, Kunda has tirelessly provided exceptional veterinary services to both thriving commercial enterprises and modest small-scale fish and crocodile farms across multiple countries, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda. His fervent passion lies in the realm of disease management, striving relentlessly to ensure the utmost sustainability in the production of aquaculture.
Dr Adrie Haese is a Senior Lecturer in Communication Design at the University of Johannesburg. She has a particular interest in how images, specifically illustrations in wordless picture books, can facilitate access to a reading culture and to increase self-confidence among inexperienced readers, while acknowledging literacy levels and language preferences, the latter of which is important in a multilingual society such as South Africa. Her role in this interdisciplinary project is to investigate how Buna Africa’s design can be adapted to address the needs of and increase accessibility for fish farmers.
Dr Adrie Haese is a Senior Lecturer in Communication Design at the University of Johannesburg. She has a particular interest in how images, specifically illustrations in wordless picture books, can facilitate access to a reading culture and to increase self-confidence among inexperienced readers, while acknowledging literacy levels and language preferences, the latter of which is important in a multilingual society such as South Africa. Her role in this interdisciplinary project is to investigate how Buna Africa’s design can be adapted to address the needs of and increase accessibility for fish farmers.
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