Settlers destroy 30 000 hectares of timber

Settlers destroy 30 000 hectares of timber Posted on April 6, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 8 Comments ↓ via Settlers destroy 30 000 hectares of timber 05/04/2014 NewZimbabwe OVER 30 000 hectares of timber plantations in Chimanimani have been destroyed by thousands of villagers who were illegally settled there by Zanu PF politicians during the election period. Environment minister and top Zanu PF …

No more free agricultural inputs handouts

No more free agricultural inputs handouts Posted on March 30, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 6 Comments ↓ via ‘No more free agric inputs handouts’ – DailyNews Live  by Godfrey Mtimba  30 MARCH 2014 Poor communal farmers could be headed for a tough time in the next agricultural season after government announced that it has scrapped issuing of free inputs hand outs …

Zimbabwe get $8M EU irrigation grant

Zimbabwe get $8M EU irrigation grant Posted on April 1, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 8 Comments ↓ via Zim get $8mln EU irrigation grant | The Source  April 1, 2014 The European Union has extended a $7,8 million grant to rehabilitate nearly 20 irrigation projects in two provinces, in a bid to boost the country’s agricultural output, an official said on Tuesday. Manicaland …

High Court Orders First Family to Stop Farm Evictions

High Court Orders First Family to Stop Farm Evictions Posted on April 2, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 9 Comments ↓ via High Court Orders First Family to Stop Farm Evictions by Blessing  Zulu 01.04.2014VOAZimbabwe The High Court has given a six-month reprieve to about 900 families at Manzou Farm near Mazowe, who are being evicted to allegedly pave way for the first family, which, …

Import, export permit cancellation received with mixed reactions

Import, export permit cancellation received with mixed reactions Posted on April 2, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 5 Comments ↓ Import, export permit cancellation received with mixed reactions April 2, 2014 in NewsDay by Tarisai Mandizha FARMERS and analysts have expressed mixed feelings over government’s cancellation of all existing import and exports permits amid indications that farmers have no capacity to adequately supply agricultural …

Zimbabwe bans imports of fresh fruits and vegetables with immediate effect

Zimbabwe bans imports of fresh fruits and vegetables with immediate effect Posted on April 2, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 15 Comments ↓ via Bulawayo24 NEWS | Zimbabwe bans imports of fresh fruits and vegetables with immediate effect by Reuters 02 April 2014 Zimbabwe has banned imports of fresh fruit and vegetables with immediate effect, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday, arguing that increased local …

Mixed reactions on importation freeze

Mixed reactions on importation freeze | The Herald Posted on April 2, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 8 Comments ↓ via LATEST: Mixed reactions on importation freeze | The Herald April 2, 2014 Players in the agricultural sector have received with mixed reactions, the move by the Government to suspend importation of all existing imports on the local markets.Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Minister …

Zimbabwe tobacco sales decline by 5%

Zimbabwe tobacco sales decline by 5% Posted on March 25, 2014 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Zim tobacco sales decline by 5% – Southern Eye 25 March 2014 STATISTICS from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board reveals that the latest sale figures are, 5% down compared to $61 million realised in the same period last year. These figures were a result …

Mutirikwi dam level rises to 38pc

Mutirikwi dam level rises to 38pc GODFREY MTIMBA  •  25 MARCH 2014 9:11AM  •  1 COMMENT SHARE THIS ARTICLE: Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on linkedinShare on pinterest_shareShare on google_plusone_shareShare on emailMore Sharing Services0   MASVINGO – The recent heavy rains received in Masvingo Province have raised water levels in Lake Mutirikwi to only 38 percent. While …