Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
1 500 tractors on way from Belarus 11/7/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Zimbabwe is expected to receive 1 500 tractors and their implements from Belarus in the next few weeks as Government moves a gear up in mechanising the agricultural sector to boost productivity, a senior official has said. Lands, Agriculture, Water, …
Embrace agric technologies, President tells farmers 11/7/2019 President Mnangagwa is led on a tour of Radzim Agri-Power by the company’s managing director, Mr Keith Lowe (left), in Bluffhill, Harare,yesterday. Also in attendance was Harare Metropolitan Province Minister Oliver Chidawu (far right). — (Picture by Justin Mutenda) The Herald Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter President Mnangagwa …
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FMD vaccines shortage causes disease outbreaks 11/7/2019 The Chronicle Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle Reporter THE shortage of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines in the country is the major cause of outbreaks which may jeopardise the Government’s plan to boost livestock farming, an official has said. In her 2018 report, Zimbabwe’s Auditor General Mrs Mildred Chiri said it is …
Zimnat makes it easier for businesses to obtain funding 10/7/2019 The Herald Taurai Craig Museka As Zimbabwe maps its way towards economic recovery and realising a better balance of payments, export development initiatives have become a priority for both the government and private sector. Zimnat is on an innovation drive to develop insurance products …
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Biofortified crops key in fight against hidden hunger 10/7/2019 The Herald Daphne Machiri Features Correspondent Climate change, which has resulted in low rainfall has impaired Zimbabwe’s food security situation. As a result of changes in rainfall patterns, the agriculture sector has been hamstrung due to low productivity compounded by bad agricultural practices. Lack of …
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RioZim, Zesa to ink power deal 10/7/2019 The Herald Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter RIOZIM says its US$1,5 billion investment into building a 2 800 megawatts thermal power station in Sengwa, Gokwe North, remains firmly on course with the company now moving to the next phase of preliminary works, which entail, chiefly, signing a …
Zim-dollar return: Frequently asked questions, answers 10/7/2019 The Chronicle THE return of the Zimbabwean dollar has become a topical issue among locals and abroad, as people seek to gain understanding of its implications on the economy. In particular, the public is concerned about the impact of the policy shift on their earnings, spending power …
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Gwanda South rural farmers struggle to keep elephants away 10/7/2019 The Chronicle Sifelani Tsiko To tourists and other people in faraway lands, elephants are some of the most beloved and affectionate animals in the world. But, to Tsepile Nare of Pathana Village in Gwanda South constituency close to the confluence of Shashe and Tuli …
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No water indefinitely!. . . Bulawayo water woes get worse 10/7/2019 The Chronicle Nqobile Tshili/Andile Tshuma, Chronicle Reporters THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) yesterday indefinitely shutdown water supplies to the entire city to stabilise water levels at its reservoirs, worsening residents’ water woes. Only hospitals, industry, mines and the Central Business District have been exempted …
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Agric official quizzed over $2bn expenditure Source: Agric official quizzed over $2bn expenditure – NewsDay Zimbabwe July 9, 2019 BY VENERANDA LANGA AGRICULTURE permanent secretary Ringson Chitsiko was yesterday quizzed by the Tendai Biti-led Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over shambolic 2017 accounts, which revealed that the ministry consumed a $2 billion budget with no supporting vouchers …