Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Take up agriculture as a career, says farmer Herald 7/1/2021 The Rhodesia Herald 11 May 1973 Rhodesia needs young men of character and ability to enter the farming industry and make it their career, Shamva farmer and Rotarian Mr John MacIntyere told the Rotary club of Salisbury yesterday. “There is no life that is …
None but ourselves can make our country prosperous Herald 7/1/2021 Despite the effects of Covid-19, the nation remains optimistic that the 2020-21 season could prove to be a game-changer Ruth Butaumocho African Agenda The alarming resurgence in Covid-19 cases in Zimbabwe and neighbouring countries should jolt people out of the false sense of security …
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Increase garlic exports, farmers urged Chronicle 7/1/2021 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter LOCAL garlic farmers have been urged to increase exports riding on the growth of the global market which has expanded to US$2,48 billion in the past two decades, from US$500 million, according to ZimTrade. The national trade development and promotion organisation said …
Agricultural Marketing Authority restructures Chronicle 7/1/2021 Martin Kadzere, Harare Bureau THE recent restructuring of the Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is expected to enhance its primary mandate of regulating production, processing and marketing of various agricultural products in Zimbabwe, its chairman Mr Allan Majuru said yesterday. For long, farmers have been calling for overhauling of …
Experts foresee lockdown extension Chronicle 7/1/2021 Nqobile Tshili/Mashudu Netsianda, Chronicle Reporters HEALTH experts have said they foresee an extension of the 30-day lockdown imposed by Government over the weekend if people deviate from recommended guidelines meant to stop the spread of Covid-19. This comes as police in Bulawayo continue with the enforcement of Covid-19 …
Tobacco exports earn US$763m 0 January 6, 2021 6:02 PM Source: Tobacco exports earn US$763m | Herald (Top Stories) Tobacco is the country’s second largest export earner after gold. Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter Tobacco exports have so far earned the country US$763 million with more value-added tobacco in the form of cut rag and cut stems having …
Majority observe robust lockdown… as stiff coronavirus regulations kick in 0 January 7, 2021 2:05 AM Source: Majority observe robust lockdown… as stiff coronavirus regulations kick in – DailyNews Mugove Tafirenyika, Godknows Matarutse & Tamary Chikiwa STAFF WRITERS MANY ordinary Zimbabweans in urban areas appeared to have heeded the calls by authorities to stay at home, as the country’s second …
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Fuel prices up again NewsDay 6/1/2021 BY TAURAI MANGUDHLA MASSIVE price shocks loom across all sectors of the economy after government increased fuel prices for the second time in a month, this time by 1,7% for petrol and 3,4% for diesel in a move likely to drive inflation. On December 5 last year, the Zimbabwe …
JUST IN: ZERA sets new fuel prices Herald 6/1/2021 Chiedza Matenga OnlineCorrespondent The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has published the new fuel prices effective from January 5. Diesel will now be $100.91 (US$1.23) per litre, while petrol will be $99.35 (US$1.21) per litre. The review that was posted by ZERA states that; “Operators may …
Tick-borne diseases increase Herald 6/1/2021 Herald Reporter Farmers in Mashonaland West and Midlands provinces continue losing cattle due to tick-borne diseases. Veterinary Provincial Director for Midlands province Dr Martin Sibanda confirmed the deaths of cattle in huge numders and said the most affected provinces are Mashonaland West and Midlands. “Many provinces have been affected …