Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Firm explores US$6m citrus project 28/6/2019 The Herald Herald Reporter China Industrial International Group Zimbabwe has unveiled a US$6 million investment towards citrus fruit production in Zimbabwe that will go towards supporting local farmers. The investment will see the firm entering into joint ventures with local farmers and supporting them with inputs like fertiliser …
Use idle land to fight unemployment: Minister 28/6/2019 The Herald Manicaland Correspondent Manicaland Provincial Affairs Minister Dr Ellen Gwaradzimba has called for the utilisation of idle land to curb unemployment.Speaking at the First Capital Bank young farmers’ market fair in Mutare on Wednesday, Dr Gwaradzimba said youths should stop the dependency syndrome and take …
Editorial Comment: Zim needs sustainable conservation systems 28/6/2019 The Herald The debate on the inaugural African Union and United Nations Wildlife Economy Summit is critical in proffering lasting solutions to the human-wildlife conflict that have been at the centre stage of conservation issues in the region. The summit is important because wildlife and natural …
ED calls for sustainable agric model 28/6/2019 The Herald Enacy Mapakame in VICTORIA FALLS President Mnangagwa has called for an agricultural model that mitigates climate change and implored young innovators and researchers to come up with solutions to boost output. While fielding questions from delegates at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) annual …
Zimbabwe to receive US$102m farming equipment in two weeks 28/6/2019 Deputy Minister Vangelis Peter Haritatos The Chronicle Africa Moyo, Harare Bureau Zimbabwe is set to take delivery of farming equipment worth a combined US$102 million within two weeks from John Deere and Belarus, as Government deepens efforts to boost productivity and ensure food security. This …
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ZTA assures visitors…Any convertable foreign currencies still acceptable 28/6/2019 The Chronicle Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has assured all visitors to the country that the removal of the multi-currency system from the economy will not affect them. Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, through Statutory Instrument 142 of …
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New dam to benefit 146 displaced villagers Source: New dam to benefit 146 displaced villagers – NewsDay Zimbabwe June 27, 2019 GOVERNMENT has relocated about 146 families in the Masomera area to pave way for the construction of Causeway Dam, about 30km outside Marondera. BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA The villagers were given idle land in the vicinity …
Why Zimbabwe has banned foreign currencies 28/6/2019 The move shocks many as the largely cashless society fears a local currency that fuelled hyperinflation. Source: Why Zimbabwe has banned foreign currencies – BBC News Image copyrightEPA Zimbabwe’s government has taken the controversial decision to ban local trading in foreign currencies, including the US dollar, with immediate effect. …
Zimbabwe Says Dehorning Rhinos Paying Off 28/6/2019 VOA ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwe says its practice of dehorning rhinos is bearing fruit, as it has kept poachers at bay and allowed the rhino population to gradually increase. Matobo Park — about 500 kilometers southwest of Harare — is home to both the endangered black rhino and …
Farmers get nod to lease farms Tabitha Mutenga Features Editor Financial Gazette 26/6/2019 NEWLY resettled farmers have been granted permission by government to sub-let their farms in an effort to promote increased agriculture production. Agriculture minister Perrance Shiri said the new administration is not against the sub-leasing of farms, but concerned about turning farming into …