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MPs overrule Senators on Bill 0 January 2, 2018 4:44 PM Source: MPs overrule Senators on Bill | Daily News Blessings Mashaya • 2 January 2018 HARARE – After several months of haggling, the Land Commission Bill is now being submitted to the President for assent and gazetting after the National Assembly ignored amendments proposed by the …
Start planting now, soya beans farmers told December 29, 2017 Local News, MANICALAND & MASH EAST Prof Mpepereki Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland BureauManicaland farmers under Government’s Command Soya Bean Scheme have been urged to plant their crop early to avoid complications associated with the cold weather that could affect yields. In an interview, technical advisor for the Command Agriculture programme …
Rains bring relief to Mhangura farmers January 1, 2018 Local News, MASH WEST & MASH CENTRAL Conrad Mupesa Mash West CorrespondentThe wet spell prevailing in the country has brought relief to farmers who were beginning to worry after planting their crops following the first rains. Most crops around Doma area in Mhangura that had been dry-planted about two weeks …
White farmers still being kicked out of Zim farms 3 December 31, 2017 1:11 PM Source: White farmers still being kicked out of Zim farms – NewsDay Zimbabwe December 30, 2017 White farmers in Masvingo continue to face eviction despite moves by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to return some of their land, as part of efforts to revive the …
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Year of historic judgments December 27, 2017 HARARE METROPOLITAN Adv Goba Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court ReporterSUPERIOR courts in 2017 handed down famous and historic judgments and rulings, which had the effect of changing the law while others were life-changing. The 2017 legal year also saw high profile cases being filed at the High Court, Labour Court, Supreme Court …
Rains bring relief to farmers December 27, 2017 MIDLANDS & NORTH-WEST Midlands bureauFarmers in the Midlands heaved a sigh of relief last Friday after the province received rains following weeks of a dry spell. Last week, farmers raised alarm, bemoaning lack of rains as crops began to show signs of moisture stress. Midlands provincial crop and livestock …
Erratic rains affect Masvingo farmers December 25, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Sydney Mubaiwa in ZakaThe late and erratic rainfall patterns being experienced across Masvingo Province have frustrated farmers’ efforts to engage in serious agricultural activities this season. Addressing farmers at Jerera Growth Point recently, Zaka District Agritex officer Mr Esau Mutuzungari said the erratic rains were …
‘Zim needs $300m for new cane plantations’ December 27, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Tawanda Mangoma in ChiredziZimbabwe will need at least $300 million to develop 15 000 hectares of sugarcane plantations to be irrigated using water from the Tokwe-Mukosi Dam, an expert has said. In an interview, former Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe agriculture director Mr Farai Musikavanhu …
Goat producers confident December 27, 2017 MASH WEST & MASH CENTRAL Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West CorrespondentGOAT producers have expressed optimism that Government’s production target of two million goats per year is achievable. Production is currently at 400 000 annually.In an interview, Farmers Economic Growth Trust national field officer Mr Vimbayi Chingodza said efforts are underway to commercialise the …
Concern over rise in stocktheft cases December 28, 2017 Crime & Courts Crime ReporterThe Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed concern over an increase in livestock theft during the festive season and urged farmers to be vigilant of the criminals. Although no statistics could be available by yesterday, police said stolen livestock was being sold in …