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Tiny giant killer terrorists on war path again Stephen MpofuA SIGNATURE tune of the presence of these tiny giant-killer terrorists in any household causes human blood to curdle, with open windows being slammed shut and people burying their heads under blankets and any other protective cover. Yet, ironically, you (yes, you) can crush the …
Amacimbi are not just another can of worms Lenox Lizwi Mhlongo Hurray, they are here! My favourite dish has crawled back onto my plate and is back in season! I had a fried plate last night and look forward to the cooked crawlies tomorrow. Do not judge me by the food that I eat. …
Command wheat excites farmers | The Chronicle Wonder Chabikwa Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union (ZCFU) has welcomed the launch of Command Wheat Programme by Government saying the initiative guarantees farmers’ availability of inputs starting this season. Vice-President General Constantino Chiwenga launched Command Wheat Programme this week with the Government targeting 50 000 hectares …
Govt scouts for fresh CSC investors Minister Perrance Shiri Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business ReporterGOVERNMENT is scouting for fresh investors to revive operations at the ailing Cold Storage Company (CSC) as part of measures to stimulate economic growth and create jobs, a Cabinet Minister said. CSC is among the 12 State enterprises earmarked for speedy …
Mohadi urges business to invest in Beitbridge beef industry VP Kembo Mohadi Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge BureauVICE President Kembo Mohadi has challenged businessmen across the country to invest in meat related industries in Beitbridge district where livestock production is one of the major economic activities. He said the district’s economy was anchored on cattle ranching, …
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Zim gets 500 tractors from India Deputy Minister Davis Marapira From George Maponga in MasvingoZIMBABWE has sealed a deal with India for the delivery of 500 tractors as part of efforts to mechanise the agricultural sector and boost productivity on the farms. Agriculture, Lands and Rural Resettlement Deputy Minister Cde Davis Marapira said the …
Command livestock distribution starts Source: Command livestock distribution starts – Sunday News April 22, 2018 Dumisani Nsingo, Senior ReporterTHE Government will start distributing cattle under its $300 million Special Livestock, Fisheries and Wildlife Programme this week, officials said. Matabeleland North Provincial Agricultural Technical and Extension Services (Agritex) officer Mr Dumisani Nyoni who is also the Command Agriculture …
Small scale mining, farming to drive earnings Financial Gazette 19/4/2018 Farai Mabeza Own Correspondent EQUITIES firm IH Securities has said sustained growth in small scale mining and an expected good agriculture season would continue to drive earnings. In its March report, IH noted that corporate earnings released during the month were broadly strong, particularly in …
Broad agric policy will bring investment – FAO Financial Gazette 19/4/2018 Nyasha Chingono Own Correspondent THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has urged government to expedite the process of crafting Zimbabwe’s agricultural policy. Faying the document was crucial to attracting investment to the sector. Speaking to The Financial Gazelle at the launch of the Inception …
Tobacco traders demand higher nostra quota Financial Gazette 19/4/2018 Ndakaziva Majaka Deputy Markets Editor TOBACCO merchants have asked the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) for higher nostra allocations in a move aimed at reducing the overall cost of production. Ethical Leaf Tobacco managing director Doesmatter Muvimbi told The Financial Gazette last week that the …