White farmer ‘resists’ to make way for minister’s son

White farmer ‘resists’ to make way for minister’s son – NewsDay Zimbabwe 24/5/2019   CHIPINGE farmer and retired Swiss banker, Richard Le Vieux, who has established a reputable business of exporting coffee, avocados and macadamia nuts for the past 30 years, appeared in court on Wednesday charged with failing to vacate part of FarFell Coffee …

Sakunda moves to reactivate Dema power plant

Sakunda moves to reactivate Dema power plant – NewsDay Zimbabwe   24/5/2019 Sakunda Holdings has engaged government to reactivate the Dema diesel power plant to reduce power supply shortages currently facing the country. BY MISHMA CHAKANYUKA/FARAI MATIASHE   The multi-million-dollar power plant, which was set up in 2016, stopped producing electricity 18 months ago after …

Water meters: A vital water management tool

Water meters: A vital water management tool   24/5/2019 Zinwa water meters assist in determining water losses along the reticulation system The Herald The use of water meters or other acceptable measuring devices has always been key aspect in water resources management. While many people, especially those using raw water for irrigation and other purposes …

Fires: EMA warns farmers

Fires: EMA warns farmers   24/5/2019 The Herald Munyaradzi Musiiwa Midlands Correspondent THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has warned farmers, motorists, miners and the public against starting uncontrolled fires or risk paying heavy penalties during the forthcoming fire season amid revelations that the Midlands Province has lost about 250 000 hectares of land to fires in …

Tugwi-Mukosi harbour road upgrade on cards

Tugwi-Mukosi harbour road upgrade on cards   24/5/2019 The Herald George Maponga in Masvingo Government has roped in the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) in the upgrade of the road to the proposed Tugwi-Mukosi Dam harbour as part of a renewed drive to stimulate tourism at the country’s largest inland water body. The road is …