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The power of the unknown: Geothermal energy in Zimbabwe 11/6/2019 The Chronicle Lisa Dutiro Global efforts to eradicate dependency on finite fossil fuels have ushered renewable sources of energy into the spotlight. Renewable energy is a clean, non-depletable source of energy, which has a much lower environmental impact than conventional energy sources. Renewable energy …
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Tobacco sales drop 44% – NewsDay Zimbabwe 10/6/2019 TOBACCO sales are down 44% at $292,8 million after 53 days of trade, compared to $523,5 million achieved last season, data from the industry regulator Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) shows. BY FIDELITY MHLANGA Deliveries are down 12% at 157,7 million kg from 180,3 million …
Let’s ban tobacco production: Activist – NewsDay Zimbabwe 8/6/2019 BY Shingirai Vambe Renewable Energy Association of Zimbabwe chief executive Isaiah Nyakusendwa has made a sensational suggestion that the country should do away with tobacco production and focus on horticultural products which do not harm the environment. Speaking at a climate change workshop in Harare …
Power cuts a threat to Zim investments: Zesa – NewsDay Zimbabwe 8/6/2019 BY Ruvimbo Muchenje ZESA’S audit and risk management committee chairperson, Tichaona Timire, has said the ongoing power cuts are a threat to investment in the country and bemoaned the shortage of foreign currency, which he said is hampering efforts to procure critical …
Load-shedding affecting winter crop, education – NewsDay Zimbabwe 10/6/2019 WHEAT farmers in Mashonaland Central have expressed concern over the continuous power cuts, which they say are disrupting irrigation, making this winter crop’s production targets unachievable. BY SIMBARASHE SITHOLE/KENNETH NYANGANI Speaking at a field day at Zanadu Farm in Concession, last week host farmer, retired …
10 000ha put under eucalyptus trees 10/6/2019 Fast-growing eucalyptus trees are being planted nationwide by schools, timber companies, as well as tobacco companies such as Sustainable Afforestation Association The Herald Manicaland Correspondent CLOSE to 10 000 hectares have been put under fast-growing eucalyptus trees throughout tobacco-growing regions for use by farmers to cure their …
Spice-up your garden with flavour 10/6/2019 The Herald Talent Gore Arts Correspondent The time is long gone when thyme, parsley and snage, and the odd bay leaf were the mainstays of most kitchens. In more recent times, these stalwarts have been joined by a whole range of herbs, many of which can easily be …
Zim applauds OIE for animal helath support 10/6/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Minister Perrance Shiri has applauded the World Health Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) for its technical support in promoting animal health. He was addressing delegates at the 87th OIE General Session in France …
Yeast maker goes into wheat farming 10/6/2019 Deputy Minister Haritatos The Herald Sukoluhle Ndlovu Midlands Correspondent The country’s sole yeast manufacturer, Lessafre, has embraced Government’s call for companies to help reduce the import bill, after growing winter wheat on 64 hectares this season. Zimbabwe imports wheat valued at US$100 million per annum, but currenct …
Govt to bring in new dairy investors 10/6/2019 Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos The Herald Kudakwashe Mhundwa Business Reporter Government says it is in negotiation with a consortium of local and international dairy investors with a view of concluding a deal that could see the country augmenting current production which is in excess of 65 …