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Mat South beats Command Agric yield target May 23, 2017 Local News Abednigo Ncube Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge BureauMatabeleland South Province has surpassed its targeted yield of maize put under Government’s Command Agriculture scheme by 29 percent, an official has said. Chairperson of the provincial coordinating committee Mr Masauso Mawocha said so far they had delivered 1 …
Dendairy records growth in milk supply May 23, 2017 Business Lovemore Zigara, Midlands CorrespondentKWEKWE-based milk processor Dendairy has recorded a steady growth in milk supply over the past six months spurred by the growth of the dairy herd in the country. This comes after the country facilitated the importation of dairy cows to boost the national herd …
Massive load shedding looms as Zesa fails to settle Eskom debt May 23, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Engineer Josh Chifamba Felex Share, Harare BureauZimbabwe might experience massive load shedding starting next week if Zesa Holdings fails to settle an outstanding power import bill of $43 million owed to Eskom of South Africa and Hydro Cahora Bassa (HCB) of …
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Upbeat Nestlé invests US$30m in Zim May 19, 2017 in Business Like all other businesses in the country, liquidity challenges being faced by the country have also affected our business. However, we always take a long-term approach to doing business and we focus on providing the best nutrition solutions for our consumers in good and bad times. …
US$200m deal under threat May 19, 2017 in News A US$200 million deal between Grain Millers’ Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) and the state-run Grain Marketing Board (GMB) is under threat after Agriculture minister Joseph Made recently appointed Rockie Mutenha as new GMB general manager instead of GMAZ chairman Tafadzwa Musarara as initially agreed. Staff Writers. Government sources …
Cash shortages and cash offences May 20, 2017 in Columnists, Opinion & Editorials Various legislative and policy interventions have being employed by the government and the Reserve Bank to try and address the permanent cash shortages bedevilling the country. Rights: MIRIAM TOSE MAJOME Accordingly, the owner of property, such as cash, has or should have exclusive ownership rights …
Fish farming transforms livelihoods in rural communities May 20, 2017 in Feature Story, News FOR Jennifer Manatsa (56) of Sithole village, taking care of 11 grandchildren has been challenging. Toiling in other people’s fields and gardens was her order of the day. HAZVINEI MWANAKA Dzingazhara Fish Cooperative made up of 14 members, said the fish farming project has …
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Highway tobacco bale robbers nabbed May 22, 2017 Crime & Courts Crime ReporterA gang of criminals is waylaying trucks delivering tobacco to auction floors and stealing bales while the vehicles are in motion. This revelation comes after police arrested two people – one of the thieves and a buyer – after raiding a house in the …
Ivory case hits snag at Constitutional court May 22, 2017 Crime & Courts Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court ReporterTwo Harare women accused of unlawful possession of 25,9 kilogrammes of raw ivory valued at $6 475 have had their case seeking to compel the prosecution to reveal the informant struck off the Constitutional Court’s roll. The landmark case, which …
The missing link at Mapungubwe TFCA May 22, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis Participants during the Three Nations Wildrun Thupeyo Muleya Features WriterZimbabwe’s tourist arrivals have been increasing relatively over the last five years owing to a raft of measures and policies, the government has adopted. Among these include; the introduction and aggressive marketing of new …