Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Funding white farmers’ compensation Posted on August 7, 2020 by ambizwo@newsday.co.zw in Economy THE signing of an agreement between the government and white commercial farmers whose land was dispossessed has sparked a debate on how the huge US$3,5 billion compensation would be financed. The Brett Chulu Column There is fear that government has taken debt, meaning the taxpayer would be …
Possession of ivory lands trio in the dock Herald 7/8/2020 Court Correspondent THREE suspected wildlife poachers yesterday appeared in court after they were allegedly caught in possession of 31.70kg of ivory worth US$5 389. Nyasha Rangarirai (29), Aaron Chisuro (49) and Clara Gapa (42) were facing charges of contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act …
Winter maize target on course Herald 7/8/2020 Minister Chadzamira Masvingo Bureau Masvingo Province is on course to meet a target of 3 000 hectares of winter maize in the Lowveld this year, with more than 500 hectares having been planted to date. The development comes as the hectarage prepared for planting has already surpassed …
President ties up land reform loose ends Herald 7/8/2020 Minister Ncube Political Editor THE conclusion of the historic Global Compensation Deed (GCD) that was signed between Government and white former commercial farmers last week reflects the Second Republic under President Mnangagwa’s respect for the rule of law and its desire to conclude the Land …
Pfumvudza gets private sector backing Herald 7/8/2020 Dr Basera Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter The private sector has pledged to support the Pfumvudza farming concept aimed at climate proofing agriculture by adopting conservation farming techniques through the utilisation of small pieces of land and application of correct agronomic practices for higher returns. The concept, which …
Covid-19 cripples wildlife conservation initiatives Chronicle 7/8/2020 Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu As the novel coronavirus pandemic keeps tourists confined to their home countries, wildlife conservation initiatives that depend on tourism revenues have been severely crippled. With many tourists either cancelling or postponing their travel plans, budgets for wildlife conservation in Zimbabwe have been decimated drastically, …
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Climate change, Covid-19 double impact on farmers Chronicle 7/8/2020 Mr John Muchenje in his cabbage plot in this file photo Yoliswa Dube-Moyo, Senior Features Reporter The number of food insecure households in Zimbabwe is expected to increase exponentially in the coming months. Over the last few years, El Niño-induced drought conditions have led to …
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Tongaat Hulett targets increase in export volumes Chronicle 7/8/2020 Tongaat Hulett factory Business Reporter SUGAR processor, Tongaat Hulett, says it is targeting to increase export volumes into the region and internationally this year by 52,8 percent to 136 000 tonnes compared to 89 000 tonnes achieved last year. In a quarterly trading update for …
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Claiming input tax in terms of the VAT Act Herald 6/8/2020 What is input tax? Section 2 of the Value Added Tax Act (Chapter 23:12) defines input tax as the tax incurred by the registered operator on the supply of any goods or services, on the importation of goods or an amount equal to …
Fuel price increases Herald 6/8/2020 Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has increased the price of fuel by margins ranging between 30 percent and 33 percent with effect from yesterday. However, in a public notice, Zera said the US dollar prices of last month at US$1,09 for diesel and US$1,18 for blend …