Fresh wave of farm grabs sparks outrage

Fresh wave of farm grabs sparks outrage Posted on July 10, 2020 by The Independent in Editor`s Pick, Main News A FRESH wave of farm takeovers facilitated by government has intensified under the guise of trimming farm sizes, sparking fears of a renewed assault on white farmers, who feel besieged and are now rushing to court for legal recourse. Kudzai Kuwaza/Bridget …

Dissecting the compensation question

Dissecting the compensation question Posted on July 10, 2020 by The Independent in Economy IN 2018, I was invited by the Compensation Steering Committee (CSC), the official body tasked by affected farmers (over 90%), to spearhead negotiations with the government on compensation and to brainstorm on a win-win solution. The Brett Chulu Column The CSC gave me express permission to …

AMA goes virtual to sidestep Covid-19 disruptions

AMA goes virtual to sidestep Covid-19 disruptions   Herald 10/7/2020  AMA is set to use digitalisation to promote accessibility of supplies essential for agriculture operational activities, Business Reporter The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) says it is on the process of setting up moving virtual solutions that will allow the organisation to effectively implement its mandate …

Farmers must time loan usage: Agribank

Farmers must time loan usage: Agribank Herald 10/7/2020   Business Reporter Farmers must immediately deploy their Zimbabwe dollar loans into the acquisition of key inputs upon receiving the funds to counter the negative impact of prevailing high inflation, the Agriculture Development Bank (Agribank) says. This comes as Agribank said it had $1.3 billion outstanding funding …

Importer accused of stealing 30 tonnes of soya beans

Importer accused of stealing 30 tonnes of soya beans   Herald 10/7/2020  Court Reporter An import agent yesterday appeared in court facing allegations of duping another company of 30 tonnes of soya beans worth $28 195 imported from Malawi. Johnson Mudavanhu (68), who is the director of Chapwati Trading, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Courts …