Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Make use of African Trade Observatory: AU Commission Chronicle 28/1/2021 THE African Union Oliver Kazunga, Acting Business Editor ZIMBABWE’S private sector has been urged to utilise the African Trade Observatory to gather market intelligence and boost trade coming on the back of the operationalisation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA …
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Wage negotiations and lockdowns Chronicle 28/1/2021 Ndumiso Davis Sibanda, Labour matters Many National Employment Councils (NECs) are in a quandary over how to handle wage negotiations for 2021 given the two successive lockdowns that have negatively impacted on production and other related business activities. The 2020 wage negotiations were affected by the first Covid-19 …
90 families pin hope on irrigation scheme Chronicle 28/1/2021 A worker monitors a planter at Mpofu Irrigation Scheme in Lupane yesterday Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter BUBI-Lupane Dam is one of the flagship Government projects that symbolises hope and economic growth for local communities. Last week, scores of locals rushed to experience the magnificent spilling …
Zim-UAE food and agribusiness summit oversubscribed Chronicle 28/1/2021 Oliver Kazunga, Acting Business Editor THE Zimbabwe-United Arab Emirates (UAE) food and agribusiness virtual summit, which is set for tomorrow has been oversubscribed registering close to 1 100 participants against the event organisers target of 500. The one-day business event is being organised by DEAT Capital, …
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SeedCo International acquires 35pc stake in Zim subsidiary Chronicle 28/1/2021 Professor Mthuli Ncube Oliver Kazunga, Acting Business Editor REGIONAL seed producer, Seed-Co International Limited (SCIL) has acquired 35 percent of issued shares in the Zimbabwean subsidiary, Seed-Co Limited (SCL) pursuant to a primary offer on a share-swap. In a joint statement, the two companies …
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Rains lift dam levels above 79pc Chronicle 28/1/2021 Midlands Bureau Chief The national dam level has risen to over 79 percent following incessant rains that have been pounding the country. According to the weekly update from the Zimbabwe National Water Authority, the current wet spell being experienced in most parts of the country continues …
Lands Ministry gets new name 0 January 27, 2021 6:35 PM Source: JUST IN: Lands Ministry gets new name | The Herald Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement has changed its name to Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement after the setting up of a new department aimed at preparing …
NGO targets to create 3 328 jobs for small-holder farmers NewsDay 27/1/2021 BY PRAISEMORE SITHOLE A NON-GOVERNMENTAL organisation is targeting to generate at least 3 328 jobs for smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe as a COVID-19 mitigation strategy. The organisation, Hand in Hand Zimbabwe (HIHZIM) specialises in capacitating marginalised people in rural communities, particularly women and …
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Wheat prices rise on international market Herald 27/1/2021 Mr Musarara Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter Wheat prices on the international market have increased from US$415 to US$450 per tonne, a move that is likely to impact on the price of bread in the country. Covid-19 has disrupted the shipping of the commodity while other countries …
All set for virtual food forum Herald 27/1/2021 Dr Anxious Masuka Herald Reporter Preparations for the UAE- Zimbabwe Virtual Food and Agribusiness Forum slated for tomorrow are at an advanced stage, with over 1 000 participants registered. Over 80 percent of the registered participants are international and are showing huge interest in Zimbabwe’s agriculture …