Flats should be compulsory in new residential schemes

Flats should be compulsory in new residential schemes   Minister July Moyo Own CorrespondentLocal Government Minister July Moyo has warned of a major crisis around Zimbabwe’s towns and cities where much of agricultural land is been converted into urban settlements. It is in fact a double crisis because urbanisation itself is pushing councils to the …

‘Increased coordination key in agri-business value chains’

‘Increased coordination key in agri-business value chains’   Mr Sifelani Jabangwe Prince Sunduzani, Business ReporterCONFEDERATION of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) president Mr Sifelani Jabangwe has called for increased coordination between players in the agri-business value chain to enable planning for different seasons and improving productivity. He said agriculture players stand a better chance to steer economic growth …

ZimParks okays research jumbo shooting

ZimParks okays research jumbo shooting   Auxilia Katongomara, Chronicle ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has said the killing of a collared bull elephant by a Russian trophy hunter outside Gonarezhou National Park was legal as there is no law that prohibits the hunting of animals under research. The elephant which was wearing a research …

Cottco seeks monopoly

Cottco seeks monopoly   0 April 2, 2018 3:17 PM   Source: Cottco seeks monopoly | The Herald April 2, 2018 Cottco should come up with measures to combat side-marketing   Zvamaida Murwira Senior ReporterThe Cotton Company of Zimbabwe has called on Government to reinstate its monopoly on cotton marketing in order to ensure its viability and combat side …

Agribank offers loans on 99-year leases

Agribank offers loans on 99-year leases   0 April 2, 2018 3:23 PM   Source: Agribank offers loans on 99-year leases | The Herald April 2, 2018 Agribank   Africa Moyo Herald ReporterAGRIBANK has set aside a minimum of $105 million for the 2018-2019 cropping season, which would be extended to farmers on the basis of collateral and 99-year …

Ramaphosa to appeal court ruling on Zuma and SADC Tribunal

Ramaphosa to appeal court ruling on Zuma and SADC Tribunal March 23, 2018 deur Natasha Venter Photo: REUTERS/Ruvan Boshoff/Pool In a shocking twist the State Attorney today gave notice of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s intention to appeal the ruling of a full bench of judges of the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria that …

‘Animal husbandry to revive agric sector’

‘Animal husbandry to revive agric sector’ BUSINESS WRITER  •  27 March 2018 8:57AM  •  0 comments HARARE – Platinum mining giant, Zimplats, says it is committed to revive Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector by supporting animal husbandry. “Cattle farming still has great potential for reforming the agricultural sector in Zimbabwe,” the company said. Zimplats, which recently launched a …

Using evidence to articulate grassroot concerns

Using evidence to articulate grassroot concerns   Charles DhewaIf concerns and opportunities of people living at the grassroots of developing countries are to be fully understood, evidence gathering tools have to go beyond questionnaires and other techniques designed in the English language. To the extent that facts and figures represent the hardware, in most grassroots …