‘More people to have accessed to cheap solar energy by 2030’

‘More people to have accessed to cheap solar energy by 2030’  0  September 10, 2020 4:50 PM Source: ‘More people to have accessed to cheap solar energy by 2030’ | Newsday (News) BY HARRIET CHIKANDIWA Energy deputy minister Magna Mudyiwa said Zimbabwe has adopted a Sustainable Development Goal which will see more people have accessed to cheap …

Role of Zim Investment and Development Agency

Role of Zim Investment and Development Agency  Herald 10/9/2020   Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency Godknows Hofisi The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) was established in terms of the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency Act (Chapter 14:37), “ZIDA Act” or “the Act”. The Act was published in the Government Gazette in February 2020, becoming …

Deduction of input tax

Deduction of input tax  Herald 10/9/2020   It is important to note that the deductions are only permissible when one holds a valid tax invoice Value Added Tax (VAT) is an invoice based tax. The tax invoice generated on both cash and credit transactions is the source document. Registered operators are allowed to deduct the …

US$15m investment for horticultural firm

US$15m investment for horticultural firm Herald 10/9/2020   Business Reporter Leading horticultural firm, Nhimbe Fresh Produce, has secured US$15 million for its Stone Fruit project in Marondera in the Mashonaland East Province from a yet to be disclosed United Arab Emirates investor, the company’s chief executive Mr Edwin has said. The funds will be channelled …

DDF funded scheme eyes 80 ha of wheat

DDF funded scheme eyes 80 ha of wheat  0  September 9, 2020 2:02 PM Source: DDF funded scheme eyes 80 ha of wheat | The Herald Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau Dongaronga irrigation scheme in Musengezi, resuscitated by President Mnangagwa, while he was the Vice President in 2016 during the launch of national de-siltation programme, is targeting to …

National herd move towards six million

National herd move towards six million  0  September 9, 2020 2:18 PM Source: National herd move towards six million | The Herald Herald Reporter The cattle herd is set to rise to six million by 2025 from the present 5,4 million following the launch of the Livestock Growth Plan (2020-2025) which is expected to give sustainable solutions to …

Locusts pose a food security threat to SADC

Locusts pose a food security threat to SADC Herald 9/9/2020   Patrice Talla, FAO sub-regional co-ordinator for Southern Africa Sifelani Tsiko Agriculture and Environment Editor Locusts are threatening to swarm again over Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia and urgent action is needed to prevent a serious outbreak of the African migratory locust, the Food and …

Mining in parks, rivers banned

Mining in parks, rivers banned Herald 9/9/2020   Minister Mutsvangwa Herald Reporter GOVERNMENT has immediately banned mining activities in national parks and rivers under stringent new regulations unveiled last night. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa announced the ban during the post-Cabinet media briefing. “Mining on areas held by National Parks is banned …

Cane farmers want Act refined to sweeten viability

Cane farmers want Act refined to sweeten viability   Herald 9/9/2020  Dr Nzenza Business Reporter Sugarcane farmers in the country’s Lowveld are pushing for sweeping reforms in the sugar industry to break the monopoly held by Tongaat Hullets Zimbabwe. They are also seeking an “urgent review” of proceeds sharing ratio formula used to determine the …

Covid-19: Flights resume, bottle stores reopen

Covid-19: Flights resume, bottle stores reopen Herald 9/9/2020   Minister Mutsvangwa Herald Reporter Domestic and international flights are set to resume, but with all passengers tested for Covid-19 within 48 hours before they travel, while bottle stores can reopen under strict rules as the Government continues to relax the economy following success in containing Covid-19   …