Massive boost for horticultural farmers

Massive boost for horticultural farmers  0  February 26, 2021 2:03 AM Source: Massive boost for horticultural farmers – NewsDay Zimbabwe JAIROS SAUNYAMA Horticulture farmers in Marondera have received a major boost following construction of a dam between Churchill and Sambok farms to boost irrigation farming and increase fresh produce exports to Europe and the Middle East. The move …

We will seize farms, says Mnangagwa

We will seize farms, says Mnangagwa February 21, 2021 in Local, News Standard PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said his government will repossess land from multiple farm owners, which will be redistributed to youths. Mnangagwa told mourners at the burial of former police deputy commissioner Griffiths Moses Mpofu at the National Heroes Acre, that a lot of land was …

Things set to get better, govt says. . . bumper crop season to result in lower food prices

Things set to get better, govt says. . . bumper crop season to result in lower food prices By Mugove Tafirenyika 25/2/2021 Mugove Tafirenyika CHIEF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw LONG-SUFFERING Zimbabweans can look forward to a further improvement in their lives and more stable prices of basic goods, on the back of an anticipated bumper agricultural season …

Dealing with problematic property transactions

Dealing with problematic property transactions Herald 25/2/2021   Godknows Hofisi The area of property law is of interest to many individuals and organisations. Quite often property transactions go wrong caused by the buyer, seller or unforeseen hurdles. Challenges in property transactions Below are some of the things that can go wrong in a property transaction. …

Small-scale tea growers eye processing factory

Small-scale tea growers eye processing factory  Herald 25/2/2021   Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland Bureau Small-scale tea growers in Honde Valley have expressed interest in taking over the old Katiyo Tea Estate processing factory, which will enable them to add value to their crop so that they get better returns. Low prices have threatened the survival of …

Presumptive tax

Presumptive tax  Herald 25/2/2021   Presumptive tax legislation was introduced to broaden the revenue base in view of the increase in informal business activities. Selected sectors of the economy were targeted to ensure the participation of informal businesses in tax payment. Self-employed professionals presumptive tax With effect from January 1, 2021 there was a new …

Heavy rains worry farmers

Heavy rains worry farmers   Herald 25/2/2021  Masvingo Bureau Above normal rains that have fallen in recent weeks have caused water-logging in many parts of Masvingo. Farmers are now worried that if the rains continue they will reduce their yield. The rains have caused leaching, has increasing demand for top dressing fertiliser, which is in …

Boon for Mushandike Irrigation Scheme

Boon for Mushandike Irrigation Scheme Herald 24/2/2021   George Maponga Masvingo Bureau Plans by the Government to revive Mushandike Irrigation Scheme in Masvingo have received been boosted by significant inflows into Mushandike Dam after back-to-back droughts had dwindled water levels in the reservoir. Mushandike Dam is now full and spilling. Improved water availability is set …

Farmers warned on stray livestock

Farmers warned on stray livestock Chronicle 25/2/2021   Mkhululi Ncube, Chronicle Reporter POLICE in Matabeleland South province have warned farmers against leaving their livestock straying onto the highways saying those that do so risk being prosecuted. A number of accidents are being recorded on the country’s highways as a result of livestock straying onto the …