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Irrigation capacity doubles By ZimSitRep_M | April 17, 2017 0 Comment Source: Irrigation capacity doubles | The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterTHE irrigation capacity of Zimbabwe National Water Authority’s dams has almost doubled as a result of the heavy rains received this summer season. Last year, dams had an estimated irrigation capacity of 78 204 hectares and if the additional …
Govt must take farmers seriously April 13, 2017 in Columnists, Opinion & Editorials The chaos prevailing at the tobacco auction floors in which farmers are struggling to get their money from banks is a cause for concern, particularly for a constituency which has invested time, money and effort to generate foreign currency for the economy. Comment: NewsDay Editor …
The Treasury Bills conundrum April 13, 2017 in Business For some time now, public sentiment that Treasury Bills (TBs) are potentially a source of market instability has refused to go away.Accordingly, this week’s instalment of the Financial Sector Spotlight (FSS) focuses on some key aspects of these Treasury securities on which there has been considerable debate in …
Cigar wrapper tobacco farming April 13, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis Yvonne MutavaWhat Lazarus Dhlandlara’s mother had in mind was far from what he wanted. Like most mothers, his mother wanted him to get into the corporate world but he had other ideas. “My mother wanted me to become a nurse or managing director of a …
Let’s preserve grain from good harvest April 13, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis Grains should be stored carefully to avoid damages in a clean and dry place Charles DhewaOur main challenge at the moment is preserving gains from a good rainfall season in Zimbabwe. In comparison with the past decades which have been characterised by dry …
Understanding Temporary Importation Permit for visitors’ vehicles April 13, 2017 Business We have come to that time of the year again when our relatives and friends living outside the country come home to visit. Some will bring their vehicles for ease of travelling from one place to another within Zimbabwe. A visitor to Zimbabwe bringing in a …
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Zinwa evaluates mini hydro project proposals April 13, 2017 Business Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe National Water Authority is evaluating 18 proposals submitted by investors interested in partnering the authority in setting up mini hydro plants across the country. Early this year, Zinwa floated a tender inviting investors interested in joint ventures in mini hydro projects on 18 …
‘Harare Agric Show preps on course’ April 13, 2017 Business, Top Stories Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Agricultural Society says preparations for this year’s edition of the Harare Agricultural Show are on course with more business to business engagements expected to propel economic growth. The ZAS brings together business, industry and commerce at the premier agric show, mapping out …
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Organise sustainable methods to harvest amacimbi April 13, 2017 Opinion & Analysis Zimbabwe is endowed with natural resources that include minerals, game, timber and abundant arable land among others. Its citizens therefore apart from benefiting from the exploitation of these God-given riches such as minerals, game and timber, can also engage in both crop …
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Taking labour dispute to wrong forum can be costly April 13, 2017 Business Labour Matters, Davies Ndumiso SibandaMANY employers and workers lose cases because they will have approached the wrong forum to have a dispute resolved. For workers, it must be understood that when one has a grievance against the employer the correct grievance procedures must be …
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