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59% of rural population food insecure By Newsday – July 26, 2019 BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA At least 59% of the rural population will be food insecure at the peak of the consumption season, the latest Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZIMVAC) livelihoods report has revealed. According to the report, close to six million people in the rural areas …
Chief wants illegal settlers evicted Herald 26/7/2019 Michael Magoronga Midlands Correspondent Zhombe Chief, Weight Gwesela, has called on settlers who illegally occupied land along the Mbembeswane River to relocate in a move meant to ensure their safety and curb environmental degradation. Chief Gwesela told delegates at a water awareness campaign in Zhombe recently that …
Lack of supervision affects Command Agric Herald 26/7/2019 Nyasha Mapasa Manicaland Correspondent LACK of constant supervision has had a negative impact on the implementation of Government’s Command Agriculture programme in Nyanga, as some land remains underutilised. Addressing hundreds of land-seekers in Nyanga last week, Zanu-PF Central Committee member Cde Moses Gutu said most projects …
Farmers fear losing winter crop due to power cuts Wonder Chabikwa Herald 26/7/2019 Business Reporter The prevailing power cuts are threatening to cripple the 2019 winter wheat season and farmers fear losing their crop unless the electricity situation improves this month. Wheat is grown in winter with the planting traditionally starting from May 1 …
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$1 000 fine for errant tobacco farmers Tobacco Herald 26/7/2019 Chipo Katsidzira Manicaland correspondent Tobacco farmers who continue violating rules and regulations governing the production of the golden leaf now risk paying a $1 000 spot fine or losing their land, an official has said. Manicaland provincial Agritex crops and livestock officer Mrs Phillipa …
Tugwi-Mukosi recreational park demarcation complete Cde Zivhu Herald 26/7/2019 George Maponga Masvingo Bureau Government is forging ahead with plans to create a recreational park at Tugwi-Mukosi Dam in southern Masvingo, with plans at an advanced stage to gazette its boundaries, paving the way for development work to start. The planned recreational park will comprise …
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Sable Chemicals requires US$12m for raw materials Mr Bothwell Nyajeka Chronicle 26/7/2019 Michael Magoronga Midlands Bureau Sole Ammonium Nitrate (AN) manufacturer, Sable Chemicals, requires US$12 million to be able to import raw materials and produce adequate fertiliser stocks for the coming farming season. This emerged during a recent familiarisation tour of the company by …
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JUST IN: Private sector should take lead in energy and power development – Chasi Minister Fortune Chasi Chronicle 26/7/2019 Business Reporter THE lasting solution to the country’s electricity challenges lies in the private sector taking a leading role in energy and power development initiatives while consumers also need to embrace green energy sources to …
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LATEST: Silo foods bids higher for grain Chronicle 26/7/2019 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter STATE-owned Silo Foods Industries says it will now be buying maize and small grain from farmers at $2 100 per tonne, higher than $1 400 gazetted by Government. Last month, Government announced a new producer price of maize at $1 …
Fuel hike notice a hoax: Zera Chronicle 26/7/2019 Michell Zvanyanya, Chronicle Reporter THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has dismissed as a hoax, a notice circulating on social media to the effect that fuel prices have increased to slightly above $9 per litre. Responding to emailed questions yesterday, Zera acting chief executive officer, Mr Eddington …