2019 MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
2019 MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Mthuli Ncube piles more misery
Mthuli Ncube piles more misery By Newsday – August 2, 2019 BY XOLISANI NCUBE/FIDELIS MHLANGA FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday announced a three-fold increase in electricity tariffs and raised tax on fuel imports in addition to raising the cost of obtaining government services in a midterm budget likely to send inflation sky high and worsen the economic …
Review land policies to boost food security: UN
Review land policies to boost food security: UN By Newsday – August 2, 2019 BY FARAI MATIASHE United Nations (UN) resident co-ordinator Bishow Parajuli has called on the government to review its land policies to allow farmers to develop their allocated land including installation of irrigation systems as a long-term measure to improve food security in the …
Centragrid feeds 2,5MW into grid
Centragrid feeds 2,5MW into grid Herald 2/8/2019 Africa Moyo Deputy News Editor GOVERNMENT’S drive to increase electricity generation is gathering momentum after a local power firm, Centragrid (Pvt) Limited starting to feed 2,5MW into the national grid yesterday. ZESA Holdings engineers have been camped at the Nyabira-based solar firm in the last few days …
34kg ivory lands trio in court
34kg ivory lands trio in court Herald 2/8/2019 Ivory Prosper Dembedza Court Correspondent Three men yesterday appeared in court after they were caught in possession of 34kg of ivory worth RTGS$51 514, 14 without a licence or documents. Moikothai Molathegi (43), Mathew Matusu (70) and Mathew Kasisi (43) were charged with contravening the Parks …
Power cuts scuttle bid to revive 2 major firms
Power cuts scuttle bid to revive 2 major firms Herald 2/8/2019 Cde Chadzamira Walter Mswazie Masvingo Correspondent RELENTLESS power cuts are scuttling efforts to resuscitate two major companies here, an official has said. The Zimbabwe Energy Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has introduced stringent load-shedding schedules across the country that even affect critical sectors …
Veld fires a national concern: VP Mohadi
Veld fires a national concern: VP Mohadi Herald 2/8/2019 VP Mohadi Sydney Kawadza Mashonaland West Bureau Chief Veld fires have killed 122 people across Zimbabwe since 2005, with those accused of randomly starting fires facing the full wrath of the law, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said. In a speech read on his behalf …
‘Accelerate coal delivery to tobacco growing areas’
‘Accelerate coal delivery to tobacco growing areas’ Herald 2/8/2019 A truck carries a load of coal from a mine Chipo Katsidzira Manicaland Correspondent THERE is need to accelerate coal distribution in all tobacco growing areas and encourage the development of gumtree woodlots to minimise deforestation. Agronomist Mr Douglas Nzarayebani said while tobacco was partly …
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Govt, John Deere ink US$50m tractor deal
Govt, John Deere ink US$50m tractor deal Herald 2/8/2019 Minister Shiri Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Government has signed a US$50 million deal with John Deere that will see the agricultural equipment manufacturer supplying 1 300 tractors that are expected to benefit farmers during the 2019/2020 summer cropping season. The tractors will be distributed to …
Budget Review: Govt speaks to real issues
Editorial Comment – Budget Review: Govt speaks to real issues Herald 2/8/2019 Minister Ncube presents the 2019 Mid-Term Policy Review Statement in Parliament yesterday The 2019 Mid-Year Budget Review and Supplementary Budget presented by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube yesterday, has reaffirmed Government’s desire to improve the life of its citizens …