Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
REA targets to electrify 60pc of rural areas 1/7/2019 The Herald Sydney Mubaiwa in ZAKA Government is forging ahead with its thrust to modernise rural areas, with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) pledging to bring access to electricity to 60 percent of the rural populace in line with President Mnangagwa’s vision to make Zimbabwe …
Zimpapers shines at agric awards 1/7/2019 Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa congratulates Herald deputy news editor Africa Moyo, the first runner-up in the Agricultural Finance and Development Best Reporter category, on Friday last week. Looking on are Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos (centre) and ZAS …
How did elephants evolve such a large brain? 1/7/2019 The Herald Julian Benoit & Paul Manger Correspondents Elephants have long captivated our attention, partly because of their sheer size and majesty. But we’re also struck by their complex behaviour. In some ways, we’re fascinated because this behaviour echoes our most humane feelings. For instance, …
Why not legitimise ivory trade? 1/7/2019 If illegal ivory sales are a crisis, why not legitimise the trade? The Herald Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story President Mnangagwa had an important message to the upcoming CITES meeting: stop the tyranny of banning sustainable wildlife and wildlife products trade. The biennial meeting of the global wildlife watchdog …
National parks to have perimeter fences 1/7/2019 The Chronicle Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Government will erect perimeter fences around national parks as part of measures to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Zimbabwe has about 84 000 elephants against a carrying capacity of 54 000, in a country in which game reserves occupy …
Solar power for Government institutions 1/7/2019 The Chronicle Pamela Shumba, Senior Reporter THE Government is making plans to invest in solar power at its institutions to alleviate the energy crisis that is being experienced in the country, Energy and Power Development Minister Fortune Chasi has said. Responding to questions in Parliament on Wednesday, Minister Chasi …
Zesa insolvent 1/7/2019 Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority The Chronicle Farirai Machivenyika, Harare Bureau THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) is insolvent with its liabilities outstripping its assets by over US$92 million, a report by the Auditor General Mrs Mildred Chiri reveals. The report was tabled in Parliament last week. “I draw your attention to the …
SeedCo assures farmers…Enough seed stock 1/7/2019 The Chronicle Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter LEADING seed producer, SeedCo, has assured farmers of adequate seed stock ahead of the 2019/20 cropping season and has exploited research and development to avail over 10 new maize varieties soon. In a statement accompanying the financial results for the full year …
Standardisation, certification crucial for horticulture 30/6/2019 The Sunday Mail Trade Focus Allan Majuru The development of strong standards and quality assurance is a crucial cog in ensuring Zimbabwe horticulture players are competitive on the global market. Standards are a key element of the trade landscape, encompassing regulations set by either public or private bodies …
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Forex eludes farmers 30/6/2019 The Sunday Mail Tendai Chara The decision by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to pay tobacco farmers 50 percent of their sale proceeds in foreign currency has brought with it both joy, confusion and despair, The Sunday Mail Society has established. Although farmers welcomed the move, the delay in accessing …