Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Leather industry players form new association Chronicle 3/9/2019 Prof Mthuli Ncube Dumisani Nsingo, Senior Business Reporter TANNERS and leather product manufacturers have formed a new association with a view to effectively lobby Government to enact policies aimed at growing the industry. Tanners Footwear Leather Manufacturers of Zimbabwe (TAFLZ) chairperson, Mr Arnold Britten, confirmed the …
Fuel prices go down Chronicle 3/9/2019 Mr Eddington Mazambani Natasha Kokai/Yeukai Tazira, Harare Bureau THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) yesterday announced a reduction in fuel prices due to the FOB (Free on Board) price movements and the revised duty regime. Blend, which was at $10.01, is now $9.86 while diesel now costs $10.25 …
Vandals cost Zesa US$40m . . . 4 000+ transformers to be replaced Chronicle 3/9/2019 Zesa spokesperson, Mr Fullard Gwasira Walter Mswazie in Masvingo THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) requires at least US$40 million to replace more than 4 000 transformers, which have been vandalised across the country. Spokesperson, Mr Fullard Gwasira, said …
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South Africa’s land report: Zimbabwe lessons? 1 September 2, 2019 5:02 PM Source: South Africa’s land report: Zimbabwe lessons? | zimbabweland South Africa’s land panel finally produced its report at the end of July. At 144 pages it’s an impressive document, making all the right noises. South Africa, like Zimbabwe, left the land issue for too long. 25 years …
Zim to have normal to below normal rain: Forecast By Newsday – September 2, 2019 ZIMBABWE and much of the region, which saw the lowest rainfall in 40 years this year, will receive normal to below normal rains in the coming season, a regional forecast released on Friday says. Normal rains in southern Africa are expected in …
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Africa’s groundwater reserves may be more resilient than first thought Herald 2/9/2019 Groundwater reserves in Africa are estimated to be 20 times larger than the water stored in lakes and reservoirs above ground. These are the freshwater stores that flow in rocks and sediment beneath the Earth’s surface. They are a vital source of drinking …
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2019/20 rainfall forecast out Wednesday Herald 2/9/2019 Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Weather experts will today meet in Harare for the National Outlook Climate Forum (Narcof) workshop with the Meteorological Services Department expected to release the 2019/2020 national rainfall forecast on Wednesday. The 2019/20 National Climate Outlook Forum comes after SADC member states met last …
GMAZ seals wheat payments deal Herald 2/9/2019 Mr Musarara Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has sealed a payment deal with a Swiss-based firm, Goldstone & Co, to enable it to import wheat in a development that guarantees consistent supply of the grain. The latest development also dispels lingering …
Editorial Comment: Normal rains forecast should inspire farmers Herald 2/9/2019 The week begins with good news that the forthcoming rainy season will be normal across Southern African. For a region reeling in the effects of El Nino-induced drought, meteorologists that made the promising forecast have become adorable bearers of an inspirational message. As reported …
Zimbabwe can win sweet deals from chilli exports Herald 2/9/2019 Trade Focus Allan Majuru Growing global demand for spices presents an opportunity for local producers to increase exports of chilli pepper to the world market. Given the suitable and large land area available for production, local farmers have the capacity to produce enough supplies …
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