Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
‘Zim ready to export beef to Indonesia’ – NewsDay Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is ready to export beef to Indonesia as part of efforts to increase trade between the two countries, Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has said. BY XOLISANI NCUBE Mudenda said this after a courtesy call by Indonesian ambassador to Zimbabwe, …
Fishmongers drown in Tokwe-Mukosi June 28, 2017 Crime & Courts Tokwe Mukosi George Maponga Masvingo BureauAt least five fish poachers are reported to have already drowned in the recently commissioned Tokwe-Mukosi Dam in Chivi South, as scores of fishmongers have invaded the country’s largest inland dam in search of fish. The fishmongers are dicing with death …
Command beneficiaries start repaying loans June 28, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Minister Chinamasa Felex Share Senior Reporter—Government has a database of all beneficiaries of Command Agriculture and farmers have since started repaying their loans, Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa has said. He told The Herald yesterday that there was no going back on Command Agriculture. Higher …
Farmers must address moisture content problem June 28, 2017 Opinion & Analysis Wet grain and warmer temperatures increase the potential for pests, insects, mold and fungi to reduce grain quality and market value. Above, a farmer tests moisture content on his maize Sydney KawadzaThe furore over moisture content in the grains rejected by the Grain Marketing …
EDIORIAL COMMENT: Expedite creation of renewable energy fund June 28, 2017 Opinion & Analysis Conscious of the negative effects of fossil fuels on the climate and public health, the world is generally going green. Many developed countries are decommissioning thermal energy generating plants that belch dirty fumes into the air. Those that are not shutting …
Tobacco exports yield $248 million June 28, 2017 Business Business ReporterZIMBABWE has since the beginning of the year exported 53.5 million kilogrammes of tobacco worth $248 million, latest figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) show. The golden leaf, which has been exported across the world, was sold at an average price of $4.63 …
Zim has enough tobacco seed: TRB June 27, 2017 Business Tobacco Research Board produces sufficient tobacco seed to satisfy the domestic market The Tobacco Research Board (TRB) produces sufficient tobacco seed to satisfy the domestic market while surplus is exported, an official has said. TRB general manager Dr Dalia Garwe said at the moment the board has …
Zim bans poultry imports June 27, 2017 Local News Runyararo Muzavazi Herald Reporter—Zimbabwe has banned poultry and poultry products from South Africa following an outbreak of Avian Influenza in Mpumalanga and Free State provinces. Department of veterinary services director Dr Josphat Nyika yesterday confirmed the ban. “The products include hatching eggs, table eggs, frozenchicken and mechanically de-boned meat,” said …
ZPC breaches Kariba power deal June 27, 2017 Business, Top Stories Kariba Dam Business Reporter—THE Zimbabwe Power Company has been breaching a contract by not depositing proceeds of the power purchase agreement for the expansion of Kariba South Power Station into an escrow account. According to Accountant and Auditor General Mildred Chiri’s report on parastatals and State enterprises …
Rural communities can help stem rhino poaching June 27, 2017 Opinion & Analysis John Hume biggest rhino breeder in the world Emmanuel KoroAGAINST a background where Africa’s rhino population is on the brink of extinction, a South Africa-based rhino breeder has given a unique and free offer to train rural African communities to breed the white …