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Solar garden changes lives in rural Gwanda 6/6/2019 The Siphosethu solar-powered garden in Gwanda The Chronicle Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Gwanda Correspondent ABOUT 25 households from Sengenzane Village in Ward 14 Gwanda District have benefited from a solar-powered garden that was established under the Amalima Programme in their ward. Amalima is a USAid-funded programme being implemented in …
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme 6/6/2019 The Chronicle Customs – Business Relationship In line with international best practice and the Customs and Excise Act [Chapter 23:02] section 216B, Zimbabwe has implemented the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme. 1. Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) – AEO is a programme under the World Customs Organisation (WCO) SAFE …
‘Command agric abused by chefs’ – NewsDay Zimbabwe 5/6/2019 BY MTHANDAZO NYONI The government only managed to recover US$50,2 million from the command agriculture facility for the 2016 to 2018 cropping season, Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube has revealed. The government in 2016 launched a US$500 million command agricultural programme under which …
Horticulture key to economic growth – NewsDay Zimbabwe 5/6/2019 BY RUTENDO MATANHIKE GOVERNMENT plans to set up a horticulture department within the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture as part of efforts to boost the agricultural sector. Speaking during a Seed Co vegetable mega field day held in Harare yesterday, Agriculture secretary, Ringson Chitsiko said …
1 100ha sugar beans under threat 5/6/2019 The Herald Wimbainashe Zhakata Mutare Correspondent AN estimated 1 100 hectares of sugar beans in Chipinge District is facing severe moisture stress because of the on-going electricity load-shedding. Manicaland Agritex provincial agronomist, Mr Cephas Mlambo, yesterday confirmed that the crops were under threat.“Irrigation schemes in Chipinge are …
Forestry commission warns against illegal exploitation of firewood 5/6/2019 The Herald Courtney Matende Midlands Reporter THE Forestry Commission has warned against the illegal extraction and selling of firewood, as use of firewood for energy is expected to increase due to power cuts. The country’s national power utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), has started …
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Property rights and the Marriages Bill 5/6/2019 The Herald The current debate on the proposed Marriages Bill has re-ignited the issue of property rights during marriage. It is an issue that is closely linked to marriage itself. Properties are central in any marriage; whether civil or customary. In Zimbabwe, the law that governs the …
Zim monitoring African swine fever 5/6/2019 The Herald Sifelani Tsiko Agriculture, Environment & Innovations Editor Zimbabwe must continue maintaining security measures against the spread of the African swine fever (ASF), a deadly disease threatening pig farmers across Africa, Asia and Europe, a senior Government livestock expert has warned. Despite efforts to prevent African swine …
Govt gets tough on crop pests, diseases 5/6/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Government has announced a raft of stiff penalties for those who import plants without a permit and non-compliance with dates for destruction of crop residues. The move is aimed at reducing the spread of pests and diseases. Non-compliance by farmers …
Tobacco farmers warned 5/6/2019 These unidentified farmers sit on top of tobacco bales in a moving vehicle The Herald Daniel Chigunwe Mashonaland Central Correspondent MAZOWE North legislator Cde Campion Mugweni has warned tobacco farmers against travelling while seated on top of bales as the practice has resulted in several deaths. His comments follow the …