Chilonga: Grass politics shakes forgotten outpost

Chilonga: Grass politics shakes forgotten outpost  0  March 21, 2021 12:00 PM Source: Chilonga: Grass politics shakes forgotten outpost | The Standard BY TATENDA CHITAGU A narrow unpaved road branching off the Ngundu-Chiredzi highway is the only way to Chilonga, an otherwise forgotten rural outpost currently enjoying a rare moment of global publicity. Tucked away in a barren …

Zimbabwe banks declare 99-year leases worthless

Zimbabwe banks declare 99-year leases worthless Independent 19/3/2021 LOCAL banks are demanding personal assets, including houses as collateral to finance agriculture, amid the unresolved confusion over the bankability of 99-year leases. Banks say the risk of financing farmers is too high since the land cannot be used as collateral due to tenure uncertainties. A 99-year …

Agric unions angry over $794 pay rise

Agric unions angry over $794 pay rise By Newsday.Co.Zw – March 19, 2021 BY MTHANDAZO NYONI WORKERS in the agricultural sector have been awarded a 25% pay rise, which will see the lowest-paid employee receiving $3 969 monthly, NewsDay Business has established. Before the adjustment, the least-paid employee was earning $3 175 per month, according to industry data. The …