2 dead rhinos found at Mahofa’s ranch . . . police, Zimparks probe case

2 dead rhinos found at Mahofa’s ranch . . . police, Zimparks probe case June 23, 2017 Local News, Top Stories Sen Mahofa George Maponga Masvingo BureauZimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) and other law enforcers have opened investigations into the killing of two rhinos that were de-horned and buried in pits at Masvingo Provincial Affairs ’s …

Government directs Agribank to cut costs

Government directs Agribank to cut costs By Shame Makoshori, Senior Business Reporter The bank extended its profit position, posting a $1,8 million profit during the five months ended May 31, 2017. THE Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Patrick Chinamasa, has directed state-owned farm financier Agribank to immediately cut costs from 36 percent to 30 …

Bow hunting: Zimbabwe’s great wildlife dilemma

Bow hunting: Zimbabwe’s great wildlife dilemma Companies & Markets June 22, 2017By Andrew Kunambura, Political Reporter Safari Operators Association of Zimbabwe president, Emmanuel Fundira *Government urged to review blanket ban on bow hunting * Potential revenue estimated at $5 million per year A WORSENING foreign currency crisis has armed safari operators with the ammunition they desperately needed …

Government rips off motorists

Government rips off motorists | The Financial Gazette By Staff Reporter   GOVERNMENT raised nearly $200 million between 2013 and 2016 from a National Oil Company of Zimbabwe (Noczim) debt redemption levy, enough to pay off the parastatal’s legacy debts, but continues to tax consumers and diverting the cash to other expenses. Zimbabwean businesses and motorists endure …

Govt urged to fund Tobacco Research Board

Govt urged to fund Tobacco Research Board   GOVERNMENT is failing to fund the Tobacco Research Board (TRB) despite it being a key institution necessary to turn around the fortunes of the economy. BY VENERANDA LANGA TRB general manager Dahlia Garwe yesterday told the Christopher Chitindi-led Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, which was on tour, …