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Zim fights taboo against farming drought-tolerant grain – NewsDay Zimbabwe 16/4/2020 Samuel Mudziwepasi lost his entire maize crop in the last farming season, when a drought ravaged much of Zimbabwe. Thomson Reuters Foundation Now he fears his next harvest will be just as bad, as his crop is already damaged from a dry spell that …
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Govt set to amend Wildlife Act to protect whistleblowers NewsDay 16/4/2020 PARLIAMENT has recommended amendments to the Wildlife Act to provide protection for whistleblowers and ensure stiff penalties for those found in possession of cyanide, a dangerous chemical often used by poachers to poison elephants. BY VENERANDA LANGA In its recent report on elephant …
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Amacimbi harvesters defy lockdown, invade Insiza NewsDay 16/4/2020 Insiza residents have appealed for full enforcement of the 21-day lockdown in the district following a mopane worm harvest rush and an increase in illegal gold panning activities in the area. BY SILAS NKALA Godlwayo Community Development Trust (GCDT) director Nkululeko Tshuma yesterday told Southern Eye that …
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‘Maximise on Covid-19, create resilient economies’ Herald 16/4/2020 Martin Kadzere AFRICA should turn the current Covid-19 into an opportunity to create economies that are resilient to external shocks, according to a latest report by the African Union (AU) on the impact of the pandemic on the continent. While African countries are relatively less affected …
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Continue dipping livestock, experts advise farmers Herald 16/4/2020 Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Farmers need to continue dipping livestock to reduce tick-borne diseases that have negatively affected cattle, the Department of Veterinary Services has said. Some farmers had stopped taking their cattle for dipping due to the 21-day lockdown called by the Government to reduce …
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‘Wheat targets to boost competition’ Herald 16/4/2020 VP Chiwenga Fungai Lupande Mash Central Bureau The target for winter wheat production set by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga will bring the best out of each province, the Minister of State for Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs Mary Mliswa-Chikoka has said. Mashonaland West Province intends to plant over …
Second batch of John Deere tractors delivered Herald 16/4/2020 Workers assemble John Deere tractors at the Institute of Agriculture Engineering in Hatcliffe, Harare, yesterday. — Picture: Tawanda Mudimu Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter The second batch of tractors and other equipment worth US$3 million was delivered yesterday under a US$50 million deal between the Government …
WHO sets conditions for lifting lockdowns…Coronavirus confirmed cases now 23 Herald 16/4/2020 Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Paidamoyo Chipunza Senior Health Reporter Restrictions imposed to control the spread of Covid-19 should be lifted only if health systems have capabilities to test, isolate, treat and trace every contact, World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus …
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Mandatory Covid-19 testing for frontline workers Chronicle 16/4/2020 Vice President Kembo Mohadi Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter CIVIL servants reporting for duty during the lockdown including health workers in both public and private sectors and people interfacing with communities are now required to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing as Government intensifies the fight against the spread of …
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Understanding how to work with Forex trading 0 April 15, 2020 11:36 AM Source: Understanding how to work with Forex trading – NewsDay Zimbabwe Foreign exchange is the process of trading different currencies. Over time, it has emerged globally since it is volatile to anyone. However, for one to become a good and profitable trader beginner’s guide to …