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Zimbabwe launches overdue plan to assist drought-hit farmers http://www.trust.org/ Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation – Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:15 AM Author: Madalitso Mwando LUPANE, Zimbabwe (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Ticky Mletshwa, a 46-year-old small-scale farmer, has always done the same thing in his plot deep in the dry rural areas of Lupane, about 175 kilometres north of Bulawayo, …

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‘Arson’ attack heightens tensions at Chisumbanje http://www.swradioafrica.com/ By Alex BellSW Radio Africa29 May 2013 A fire that destroyed over 500 hectares of sugar cane owned by the Chisumbanje ethanol project has heightened tensions there, where relations between the company running the project and locals are already seriously strained. 10 people have been arrested for suspected arson after the …

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Zim faces food crisis http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ May 24, 2013 in Business THIRTEEN years after its fast track land reform programme, Zimbabwe is still importing most of its food and is far from regaining its breadbasket status. Report by Taurai Mangudhla Analysts have said the discordant land tenure system ushered in after the reforms remains an albatross around the …

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Mugabe Appeals for Help in Funding Agriculture Sector http://www.voazimbabwe.com/ Thomas Chiripasi16.05.2013 HARARE — President Robert Mugabe today launched Zimbabwe’s food and nutrition security policy calling on the international community to help fund the country’s agricultural sector to improve the food situation in the country. Officiating at the launch of the country’s food and nutrition security plan in Harare, President …

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State to take over US$600m ethanol firm http://www.newzimbabwe.com/ 14/05/2013 00:00:00     by Staff Reporter THE government is set to take over a controlling 51 percent interest in the US$600 million Green Fuel ethanol project in a deal that is expected to pave the way for the resumption of operations at the company’s Chisumbanje plant. According to state radio, …

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New farmers short-change Zim http://www.thestandard.co.zw May 12, 2013 in Editorial Zimbabwe is importing 150 000 tonnes of maize from Zambia in order to guard against possible grain shortages. The Standard Editorial This government-to-government import deal however raises serious concerns about lack of production on Zimbabwe’s farms, years after white farmers were driven off the land. The new farmers, …

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Zambia comes to rescue of starving Zimbabweans http://www.swradioafrica.com/ By Nomalanga Moyo10 May 2013 President Mugabe met Zambian Vice President Guy Scott at State House in Harare Thursday to finalise an agreement for Zimbabwe to import 150,000 tonnes of maize from that country. After the meeting, Scott told journalists that Zambia would start delivering the maize soon, and said …

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Zimbabwe secures US$17 million from EU http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ May 10, 2013 in Business The European Union has to date contracted €18 million (US$23,4 million) under its Zimbabwe Sugar Adaption Strategy while a remaining €13,4 million (US$17,4 million) will be contracted this year. Staff Writer Of that amount €4.7 million will be contracted for the national land audit. According …

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Zim, Zambia finalise grain deal   Friday, 10 May 2013 00:00 View Comments     President Mugabe welcomes Zambian Vice President Guy Scott at State House in Harare yesterday Lovemore Chikova and Tendai MugabePRESIDENT Mugabe met Zambian Vice President Mr Guy Scott at State House in Harare yesterday to finalise the government-to-government agreement for Zimbabwe …

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