How the Musina-Makhado SEZ will parch the people of Zimbabwe

KILLING THE HOLY GHOST How the Musina-Makhado SEZ will parch the people of Zimbabwe By Kevin Bloom• 19 November 2020  From left, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Photos: Gallo Images / Deaan Vivier | EPA-EFE / Zhang Ling / Xinhua) | EPA-EFE / Aaron Ufumeli)  Less Four Zim dams …

Govt on high alert as deadly poultry virus looms

Govt on high alert as deadly poultry virus looms NewsDay 20/11/2020 THE Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has urged farmers to be on high alert for outbreaks of the H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) following reports that the contagious disease was detected in European countries over the past week. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI The deadly …

Police threaten tight lockdown controls

Police threaten tight lockdown controls NewsDay 20/11/2020 POLICE yesterday threatened to tighten COVID-19 lockdown enforcement measures, accusing citizens of being complacent and ignoring set regulations to combat the spread of the virus as the country is experiencing the second wave of the pandemic. BY MOSES MATENGA National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said citizens …

No to unapproved farming ventures — minister

No to unapproved farming ventures — minister Herald 20/11/2020   Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter Resettled farmers can now enter into share-cropping and joint ventures, but must meet set conditions and first get approval from the Minister of Lands Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Anxious Masuka, with sharing or subleasing of resettlement farms banned. This seeks …

Tollgates, licensing fees up

Tollgates, licensing fees up  Herald 20/11/2020   Mr Mugabe Business Reporter THE Government has adjusted vehicle tolling and licensing fees keeping in line with the prevailing economic situation and to ensure that the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (zinara) adequately supports road authorities with meaningful disbursements for road development and rehabilitation. The new tariffs contained in …

Massive boost for US$8,2bn agric economy

Massive boost for US$8,2bn agric economy  Herald 20/11/2020   President Mnangagwa hands over a trophy to National Farmers Award winner, Mr Tinashe Ziki (second from right) and his wife Pamela at the 2020 Zimlife Agricultural Merit Awards (ZAMA) at State House in Harare last night. Assisting the President is ZAMA founder Mr Israel Kembo. — …

Solar energy: Why residents are jumping off the national electricity grid

Solar energy: Why residents are jumping off the national electricity grid The Chronicle 20/11/2020 The Chronicle Roselyne Sachiti ZIMBABWEANS have been constructing new homes in residential areas that are not connected to the national electricity grid. New housing developments in areas with existing electricity infrastructure have also resulted in a high demand, creating a huge …