“GeoNutrition” to tackle hunger in Zimbabwe

“GeoNutrition” to tackle hunger in Zimbabwe  0 October 20, 2019 2:05 AM Source: “GeoNutrition” to tackle hunger in Zimbabwe – Fruit Net University of Nottingham to use mapping of local soils and crops to fight nutrient deficiencies in Africa with £15m boost The University of Nottingham is taking aim at hunger from micronutrient deficiencies after receiving £14.8 million …

Zimbabwe’s parliamentary watchdog urges investment in agriculture to fight hunger

Zimbabwe’s parliamentary watchdog urges investment in agriculture to fight hunger  0 October 20, 2019 9:32 AM Source: Zimbabwe’s parliamentary watchdog urges investment in agriculture to fight hunger – Punch Newspapers The Zimbabwean government has been urged to fully invest in agriculture, revamp its outdated technology and farming methods to curb hunger and meet the nutritional requirements of its …

Zimbabwe: National park elephants die of starvation

Zimbabwe: National park elephants die of starvation  0 October 21, 2019 2:00 AM Source: Zimbabwe: National park elephants die of starvation – Anadolu Agency HWANGE NATIONAL PARK, Zimbabwe At least 12 elephants have died of drought-induced starvation within the past two weeks at Hwange National Park, the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe, officials have revealed. “So far 12 …

Zim rowing for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games

Zim rowing for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Herald 15/10/2019   Sports Reporter ROWING Association of Zimbabwe vice president Sally Soper says they are pleased one of their athletes has secured a spot in the men’s singles at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Peter Purcell-Gilpin shone at the just-ended African Olympic Qualification Regatta in …

Human, wildlife conflict: The real story

Human, wildlife conflict: The real story Herald 18/10/2019 Tinashe Farawo Correspondent Zimbabwe subscribes to the principle of sustainable utilisation, not only of wildlife, but also of all its natural resources. Sustainable utilisation tries to balance conservation benefits with the needs and expectations of the people who live with wildlife in rural communities. This approach recognises that …

Incentives for investing in agric

Incentives for investing in agric  Herald 18/10/2019   Prof Ncube Chipo Chaumba THE Ministry of Finance and Economic Development says it will provide fiscal incentives to investors who participate in key and strategic areas of the agricultural sector. As such, the incentives will be accessed by investors involved in production of cash crops, strategic crops, …

Command Agric targets 2,3m hectares

Command Agric targets 2,3m hectares   Herald 18/10/2019  Minister Shiri Blessings Chidakwa and Sallomy Matare Government is targeting 2,3 million hectares for the 2019-2020 summer cropping season, while at least 1,6 million households will benefit from the free Presidential Inputs Scheme, a Cabinet Minister has said. Banks supporting Command Agriculture programme will no longer require …

Government blacklists defaulting farmers for Command Agric

Government blacklists defaulting farmers for Command Agric  Chronicle 18/10/2019   Freedom Mupanedemo, Midlands Bureau GOVERNMENT has blacklisted farmers who have not fully serviced their Command Agriculture Inputs loans accessed in previous years, an official has said.  In the Midlands, the Provincial Crop and Livestock Officer, Mrs Madeline Magwenzi said they were still compiling names of those …

Zim partners Comesa to boost bee-keeping

Zim partners Comesa to boost bee-keeping  0 October 17, 2019 9:53 AM Source: Zim partners Comesa to boost bee-keeping | Herald (Business) Bee-keeping can contribute to household income Kumbirai Tarusarira Business Reporter GOVERNMENT, in partnership with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa), recently engaged a consultant to develop the apiculture sector in an effort to …

Zimbabwe activists bid to stop export of 35 baby elephants

Zimbabwe activists bid to stop export of 35 baby elephants  0 October 18, 2019 2:05 AM Source: Zimbabwe activists bid to stop export of 35 baby elephants – CNN The elephants are reportedly being held in Hwange National Park, pictured here in a photo from November 2012. Harare (CNN)Wildlife activists in Zimbabwe are pushing to halt an alleged plan to …