Idah Sithole-Niang

Idah Sithole-Niang (2 October 1957) is a Zimbabwean biochemist and educator. Her main area of research has been viruses which attack the cowpea, one of the major food crops of Zimbabwe.

Quotes

 * "With the right investment, Africa could get real benefits from growing the latest GM crops."
 * Third generation GM crops: an opportunity for Africa,(June 8,2007)


 * "Feeding the Planet by Leveling the Plowing Field for Women."
 * An article by Idah Sithole,(March 14,2012)


 * "We are not in the business of farming for pests but for food and nutrition.Insects and viruses can be eliminated by low tech biotechnology. This country must invest in that GM technology."
 * Prof Idah Sithole talks on New drive to promote biotechnology,(September 18,2013)


 * "it's important for us as scientific researchers to engage in some dialogue with the people and Government to help create understanding of biotechnology issues and allay fears."
 * Prof Idah Sithole talks on New drive to promote biotechnology,(September 18,2013)

Quotes about person/work

 * "Your achievements have inspired passion among the scientific community for life changing research onto problems that are facing the African continent, especially the smallholder farmer."
 * Prof Ida Sithole-Niang, Former AATF Board Chair, Elected World Academy of Sciences Fellow Remark by AATF,(November 14, 2018)