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COMMENT: Zimbabwe to become Africa’s breadbasket once again Chronicle 28/8/2020 THE Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Strategy launched by President Mnangagwa on Wednesday is set to be a launch pad to a US$8,2 billion agriculture economy by 2025. Launching the strategy during the 8th annual agribusiness conference at Exhibition Park in Harare, President Mnangagwa …
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Still debating land tenure reform in Zimbabwe 2 August 27, 2020 9:44 AM Source: Still debating land tenure reform in Zimbabwe | zimbabweland As part of the on-going discussions about Zimbabwe’s new land policy, land tenure is a central concern. Zimbabwe has a multi-form land tenure system, involving different legal arrangements and different forms of authority. This suits a complex …
Chiadzwa villagers turn to herbal farming NewsDay 27/8/2020 THE Chiadzwa community is on the verge of sealing a lucrative deal to produce export quality herbs for a German firm, Organic Africa Holdings (OAH).The project is expected to generate at least 2 000 jobs for the locals who are still bitter after they failed to benefit …
Soil testing key to improved yields: Experts Herald 27/8/2020 Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau Zimbabwe has the capacity to produce enough food for both the domestic and export markets if farmers improve their soil quality through testing, agriculture experts have said. Speaking during a field tour of Rainfields Farm, some 30 kilometres West of Chinhoyi …
Properties on sale require due diligence Herald 27/8/2020 Property development has been on the rise in Harare Godknows Hofisi Due diligence Due diligence is a risk mitigation measure in that it is an investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable person is normally expected to take before entering an agreement or contract with …
Dairy sector milks US$5m investment during lockdown Herald 27/8/2020 Eat n’ Lick Leopold Takawira branch manager Future Maruza (right) serves a client Lydia Mupfawi using their Tapper self-service machine that has been introduced in line with Covid-19 health guidelines to reduce the spread of pandemic. — Picture: Memory Mangombe Business Reporter At a time …
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Push for roll-out of Tugwi-Mukosi anchor projects Herald 27/8/2020 Tugwi-Mukosi George Maponga Masvingo Bureau Government has renewed its push for the implementation of several anchor projects at the country’s largest inland water body, Tugwi-Mukosi Dam in southern Masvingo to ensure the nation accrues economic benefits from it. Tugwi-Mukosi is expected to be one of …
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Agric sector to grow to US$8,2bn Herald 27/8/2020 President Mnangagwa launches the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Strategy during the Annual National Agribusiness Conference in Harare yesterday. — Picture: Justin Mutenda Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter The national thrust for production should see Zimbabwe with a US$8,2 billion agriculture economy by 2025 following the launch of …
Tobacco auction season ends Chronicle 27/8/2020 Tobacco auction floor. Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE 2020 tobacco auction season comes to an end tomorrow while contract sales remain open until further notice, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has said. The golden leaf is being sold through auction and contract arrangements with the …
President launches the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Strategy 0 August 26, 2020 5:11 PM Source: JUST IN: President launches the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Strategy | The Herald President Mnangagwa Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter President Mnangagwa has launched the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Strategy which seeks to achieve a US $8,2 billion agriculture economy by …
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