About Cooperative Cizenda Tae

The cooperative Cizenda Tae (meaning in Sena language “we are not joking”) was formed in 2006 as an important component of a wider project sponsored by CeLIM and Caritas, aiming at alleviating poverty and promoting rural self-reliance in the vulnerable districts of Mopeia and Morrumbala, in the central region of Mozambique. The Zambezia province in fact cyclically experiences climate uncertainty due to periods of drought and flood, making agriculture, the primary activity that generates income, a precarious source of revenue and food.
Thus, beekeeping has been identified as an activity particularly appropriate to generate an extra income for local communities in a wise and sustainable way. Beside not having any negative ecological impact, beekeeping specifically encourages environmental conservation of the local habitat and maintenance of biodiversity. Beekeepers use locally available resources and inputs in total respect of the environment and their activities do not require the cleaning of indigenous plants, as conservation of the local nectar- and pollen- production vegetation is fundamental to ensure honey production.Moreover,it is in the interest of the members of the Cooperative not to use pesticides on crops and promote avoidance of harmful chemical products, which can kill bees. In essence, by taking care of bees, the Cooperative Cizenda Tae takes care of the environment!


Finally, beside buying, processing and selling honey in the cities of Quelimane and Nampula, the Cooperative Cizenda Tae offers practical and educational support to its members and organizes professional training courses for all those interested in learning beekeeping.




To order our honey or get more information about our training sessions, please contact Mr. José Semente (+258 82 67 02 694) or Casa Agraria de Mopeia (+258 24 74 0006)