Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Land reform: Zanu (PF)’s missed opportunity http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk Zanu (PF) has become the tragedy of a party with seemingly good policies for the Zimbabwean populace failing to win free and fair elections. If one were to compare the policies of the different political parties in Zimbabwe the result would show Zanu (PF) winning overwhelmingly on the relative scorecard with respect …
Not Prepared for Floods Amid Conflicting Weather Forecasts http://www.ipsnews.net/ By Ignatius Banda BULAWAYO , Feb 8 , 2012 (IPS) – Sibongile Dube knows the devastation heavy rain can leave in its wake. A villager in the lowveld area of Mberengwa in Zimbabwe’s Midlands province, Dube’s home is one of many that were washed away by flash floods last …
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Panic As Zim Banks Run Out Of Cash http://www.radiovop.com/ By Ngoni Chanakira Harare, February 08, 2012 – Some commercial banks in Harare have run out of United States dollars, sending shock waves within the business community. A survey done in Harare today showed that mainly indigenous owned and controlled commercial banks had no cash this morning. Interfin Bank …
COMMERCIAL FARMERS’ UNION CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2012 For those wishing to receive the CFU Classifieds by Email ‘free of charge’ please send details of Name, Company, Physical address, Contact phone numbers and Email address to where the Classifieds are to be sent to advert@cfuzim.org for our database records If you would like to view …
Investment roadshow set for SA Wednesday, 08 February 2012 00:00 Business Reporter A high-powered business delegation will early next month embark on a roadshow in South Africa to promote trade and investment between the two countries. The Ministry of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion will lead the show seeking to build on the Bilateral Investment …
End Zesa monopoly — Zerc http://www.dailynews.co.zw/ By Business WriterTuesday, 07 February 2012 11:32 HARARE – Zimbabwe should licence independent power producers to end Zesa Holding’s dominance, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zerc) chairman Canada Malunga says. Malunga told a Parliamentary portfolio committee on mines and energy that competition would allow an improvement in utility services and meet the country’s growing …
Zimbabwe expects 15% rise in tobacco output (AFP) – 4 hours ago HARARE — Zimbabwe’s tobacco output is expected to increase by nearly 15 percent this year to reach 150,000 tonnes, an official said on Tuesday, predicting good returns for farmers. “The target for this year is 150 million kilogrammes,” Monica Chinamasa, chairwoman of the Tobacco Industry and …
Mazoe Families Evicted To Pave Way For The Mugabes http://www.radiovop.com Mazowe, February 07, 2012 – Zimbabwean police on Monday evicted some new farmers in Mazowe in Mashonaland Central province to pave way for the expansion of some farming activities for the country’s first family, the Mugabe’s. Informed sources told Radio VOP that several families were evicted by armed police …
Power bills weigh down Sable http://www.dailynews.co.zw By Roadwin Chirara, Business WriterMonday, 06 February 2012 13:36 HARARE – Sable Chemical Industries (Sable) says its power supply has been restored after the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) had disconnected it over a $45 million bill. Sable, the country’s sole ammonium nitrate fertiliser manufacturer has struggled to settle its power bills …
Police Blamed For Rise In Stock Thefts http://www.radiovop.com By Vusisizwe Mkhwananzi Gwanda, February 06, 20102 – Farmers in Matabeleland South province have blamed the Zimbabwe Republic Police for the increase in stock thefts saying the force is failing to effectively respond to reports due to its depleted fleet amid revelations that 60 cattle are stolen every month. The police …