Ambassador Ray’s Speech at the Chakona-Muunganirwa Irrigation Scheme

Ambassador Ray’s Speech Ambassador Ray’s Speech at theChakona-Muunganirwa Irrigation Scheme, Bindura District,November 23, 2011 Good morning, and thank you for such a warm welcome.  I am especially grateful to the District Administrator, John Chihobo, for joining us today and making this visit possible.  I would also like to thank Paul Chimedza and his colleagues from Africare for making …

Sustainable solution to resuscitate Zimbabwe’s Agriculture

Sustainable solution to resuscitate Zimbabwe’s Agriculture http://www.bulawayo24.com/ by Dr Vincent Gwarazimba2011 November 23 17:06:32 ADAMAWA – Zimbabwe’s agriculture is currently facing serious challenges of productivity. In recent years, productivity has declined drastically and the country is unable to feed itself. The reasons for the collapse of productivity are varied and both agricultural experts and politicians blame the failure of …

Cattle banking plans

Cattle banking plans http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk TN Bank in Zimbabwe is planning to introduce cattle banking, a new innovative product meant to empower rural farmers and alleviate poverty, Hazvinei Kapfunde, Group Chief Treasury Officer said recently.23.11.1107:39amby Wallace Mawire Farmers will no longer have to keep tabs on their cattle, thanks to a new initiative to be established by TN Bank. …

Zanu-PF threatens farmers in Insiza North

Zanu-PF threatens farmers in Insiza North http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk FARMERS in Insiza North in Matabeleland South province, among them Zapu members and supporters, on Sunday 20 November, 2011 resisted attempts by Zanu-PF to extort donations from them to fund its so-called national conference to be held in Bulawayo next month.23.11.1110:24amby ZAPU Zanu-PF Insiza district official Aggripa Ndlukula, in the company …

Farmers blame land grab for serious food shortages

Farmers blame land grab for serious food shortages http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell23 November 2011 The Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) has blamed the chaotic land grab campaign for the current food shortages in the country, saying destructive land policies have “shattered” Zimbabwe’s agriculture. The United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) has this week warned that more than one million …

Heat wave kills more than 77 elephants in Zimbabwe

Heat wave kills more than 77 elephants in Zimbabwe Nov 23, 11:40 AM EST By ANGUS SHAWAssociated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — More than 77 elephants have died in a three-month heat wave that has dried up watering holes in western Zimbabwe, wildlife authorities said Wednesday Rangers in the Hwange National Park have counted 18 calves and …