Major changes loom in sugar industry: Nzenza

Major changes loom in sugar industry: Nzenza – The Zimbabwe Independent 4/6/2021 TAURAI MANGUDHLA INDUSTRY and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza under fire from sugarcane farmers to act on a decades-old monopoly enjoyed by Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed Tongaat Hulett, has said she is finalising far-reaching reforms that will reshape the sector. Nzenza, speaking exclusively to businessdigest this week, …

Govt approves dam construction

Govt approves dam construction – NewsDay Zimbabwe 4/6/2021 BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA GOVERNMENT has approved construction of a dam outside Marondera, which is earmarked for horticultural purposes. The dam will be situated between the Churchhill and Sambok area and is expected to boost irrigation and increase fresh produce exports to European markets and the Middle East. …

Wildlife consevationists employ tracker dogs

Wildlife consevationists employ tracker dogs – NewsDay Zimbabwe 4/6/2021 BY VANESSA GUZHA WILDLIFE conservationists in the Zambezi Valley have resorted to use of specialised tracker dogs to sniff out poachers. This was confirmed by the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF), which has introduced a canine unit at Phundulu Wildlife Reserve. IAPF chief executive officer and founder …

Global food prices surge to near decade high: UN

Global food prices surge to near decade high: UN Herald 4/6/2021   Global food prices extended their rally to the highest in almost a decade, heightening concerns over bulging grocery bills. Global food prices extended their rally to the highest in almost a decade, heightening concerns over bulging grocery bills as economies struggle to exit …

World Environment Day: Let’s help restore our ecosystems

World Environment Day: Let’s help restore our ecosystems Herald 4/6/2021   The protection and improvement of the environment is an issue of major importance that affects the well-being of people and economic development around the world. Sifelani Tsiko-Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world to mark World Environment Day tomorrow …

National food systems dialogue vital for Vision 2030, SDGs

National food systems dialogue vital for Vision 2030, SDGs Herald 4/6/2021   Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement, Dr Anxious Masuka Elita Chikwati-Agriculture Reporter  The national dialogue on food systems launched yesterday by the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement and the United Nations in Zimbabwe, is expected to …

Farmers applaud ‘fair value’ producer price

Farmers applaud ‘fair value’ producer price  Chronicle 4/6/2021   Paul Zakariya Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) has expressed gratitude over the “fair” producer price for grain including that of traditional grains, which is above that of maize. The Government recently gazetted the producer prices of grain for this season with …

AFC Holdings to raise more funds to oil agriculture growth

AFC Holdings to raise more funds to oil agriculture growth  Chronicle 4/6/2021   Business Reporter THE Agricultural Finance Company (AFC) Holdings has secured regulatory approvals to raise more funding from the market through agro-bills to support the summer cropping season. Launched by President Mnangagwa in April, AFC has four subsidiaries namely AFC Commercial Bank, AFC …

SA company against British govt trophy hunting imports ban Bill

SA company against British govt trophy hunting imports ban Bill  Chronicle 4/6/2021   Emmanuel Koro A South African hunting company, Rance Safaris has appealed to the British Government not to go ahead with its plans to introduce a trophy hunting imports ban Bill because it would harm African wildlife and the people. In its submission …