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Price of flue cured tobacco slips by 2% April 28, 2017 in Business THE average price of Zimbabwe’s flue cured tobacco slid by 2% to US$2,74 per kg in the first 27 days of the marketing season, latest figures show. By Taurai Mangudhla The highest price of flue cured tobacco as at April 25 stood at US$6 …
Timber wage dispute taken to Supreme Court April 28, 2017 in Business EMPLOYERS in the timber sector have applied to the Supreme Court to have a Labour Court ruling compelling them to continue paying a minimum wage of US$150, a figure they feel must be slashed to US$105, businessdigest has learnt. By Kudzai Kuwaza Employers want the …
Government demands 1 000ha from Zimasco Companies & Markets April 27, 2017By Staff Reporter Mines and Mining Development Minister, Walter Chidhakwa. ZIMASCO is to release a further 1 000 hectares (ha) of chrome claims to government after failing to comply with a State directive last year to cede half of its 49 000ha resource to the …
Forget maize farming, focus on livestock: Zhanda April 28, 2017 in National, News AGRICULTURE deputy minister (livestock), Paddy Zhanda has urged communal farmers in the drought-prone Lupane district in Matabeleland North province to dump maize production, as it was susceptible to frequent dry spells and concentrate on livestock farming. BY NQOBANI NDLOVU Paddy Zhanda Addressing communal farmers in …
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National bull, heifer sale preparations on coarse April 28, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis Preparations are at an advanced stage for the prestigious annual National Bull and Heifer Sale 2017 which will take place on Friday July 28 at the Mt Hampden Sale Pens, Lomagundi Road and is expected to attract a large crowd of both …
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Yes, together we can grow this economy April 28, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis Command Agriculture p has revolutionised Zimbabwe’s agriculture and could thus boost the manufacturing sector which draws 65 percent of its raw material from farm produce Victoria Ruzvidzo In FocusZimbabwe’s economy is now poised for solid growth but needs to be buttressed to …
‘Southern Africa must boost irrigation infrastructure’ April 28, 2017 Business ZFC technical advisor James Chinyahara (right) speaks to a client at one of the demonstration plots at the Agritech International Expo in Chisamba, Zambia yesterday Happiness Zengeni in Chisamba, ZambiaZimbabwe and the southern Africa region should take advantage of the recent good rains to beef up its …
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Zimplats, govt in talks over land grab By ZimSitRep_M | April 27, 2017 0 Comment Source: Zimplats, govt in talks over land grab – DailyNews Live Ndakaziva Majaka 27 April 2017 HARARE – Zimbabwe’s largest platinum producer, Zimplats, says it is indiscussions with government over an impending compulsory acquisition of 28000 hectares of its land by the State. The …
Brace for biting winter: Met By ZimSitRep_M | April 27, 2017 0 Comment Source: Brace for biting winter: Met – DailyNews Live STAFF WRITER 27 April 2017 HARARE – The Meteorological Services Department (Met) has warned of aharsh and biting winter this year. In a forecast yesterday, meteorologist Chenai Sithole advised that thosetravelling must be weather alert in order …
Collateralising livestock not a bad idea Opinions April 21, 2017By Own Correspondent Rural households can benefit significantly from the collateralisation of livestock. By Vince Musewe I HAVE contributed much to a recent social media debate on the issue of collateralising livestock assets as a means to create access to wealth for our rural population.Unfortunately, the debate …