Prince Harry to pump R118m into Zimbabwe rhino conservation

Prince Harry to pump R118m into Zimbabwe rhino conservation  0 November 7, 2019 9:50 AM Source: Prince Harry to pump R118m into Zimbabwe rhino conservation – Business Day The royal’s African Parks NGO and ZimParks have created a ‘business-structured deal that should see us working together for the next 20 years’ Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Picture GETTY …

Kilimanjaro project ‘a game-changer’

Kilimanjaro project ‘a game-changer’  Herald 7/11/2019   Earthmoving machines clear land for the Kilimanjaro Sugar Project in Chiredzi recently George Maponga in Masvingo THE US$40 million Kilimanjaro Sugar Cane project being developed by Tongaat Huletts Zimbabwe (THZ) in Chiredzi is a game changer in sugar cane production. Dubbed “Kilimanjaro”, the project will develop virgin land …

Matabeleland North cattle death toll hits 9 000

Matabeleland North cattle death toll hits 9 000 Chronicle 7/11/2019   Andile Tshuma, Chronicle Reporter NEARLY 9 000 head of cattle have died in Matabeleland North and South provinces due to the effects of the drought. The most cattle deaths have been recorded in Matabeleland South. Matabeleland South Provincial livestock officer Mr Mario Muchemwa said …

Call for action on invasive plant species

Call for action on invasive plant species By Newsday – November 5, 2019 BY VANESSA GONYE STAKEHOLDERS have called on responsible authorities to formulate legislation and fund mechanisms to support the research and eradication of invasive plant species, vernonanthura polyanthes (sprengel) vega and dematteis (bee bush), posing a danger to edible plants, vegetation and livestock in the …

Livestock farmers speak out

Livestock farmers speak out Herald 6/11/2019   Oliver Kazunga Bulawayo Bureau THE Livestock Farmers’ Union has said it is ready to sell its animals to any bidder, including CSC-Boustead Beef Zimbabwe, as long as the buyers offer good prices. Following Cabinet’s recent approval of a US$400 million joint venture between CSC and United Kingdom investor, …

Zim’s livestock extension system needs more support

Zim’s livestock extension system needs more support  Herald 6/11/2019   Communal farmers need technical support to save their livestock Sifelani Tsiko Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor Elijah GUNDA, a farmer at Chakabva Village in the drought-prone Hurungwe District in the northern part of the country is distressed by the condition of his cattle. In October, …