Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
‘Maize meal price won’t change until monthend’ – NewsDay Zimbabwe 12/5/2020 THE country’s national maize reserves have dropped sharply and authorities have to ramp up imports to save citizens from starvation, Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe chairperson Tafadzwa Musarara (TM) told NewsDay (ND) Midlands reporter Brenna Matendere in a recent interview. Below are excerpts of …
Swine Fever outbreak Herald 12/5/2020 South Africa has detected an outbreak of African Swine Fever in Eastern Cape Province, Fin24 reported, citing Thoko Didiza, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The outbreak was discovered after veterinary services conducted tests on dead animals in the Amathole District Municipality last month, the Cape Town-based website …
Agric, way forward after Covid-19 Herald 12/5/2020 Citrus farmers were among the hardest hit as the lockdown announced by the Government effectively meant, in the first few days, that no transport was available to ferry produce Obert Chifamba Agri-Insight THE most debated issue among stakeholders in various sectors of the economy is how they …
US avails US$19,8m for Zim food security projects Chronicle 12/5/2020 Business Reporter The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a new five-year US$19,8 million programme to combat food insecurity in Zimbabwe. In a statement yesterday, the agency said the programme, which would be rolled out in the country in the next few …
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Enter into joint ventures: VP Chiwenga Herald 9/5/2020 Vice President Constantino Chiwenga (left) tours Bally Vaughan Farm with director production Mr Barry Stewart and managing director Mr Ben Mavros (far right), while Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Perrance Shiri (second from right) and other delegates look on in Goromonzi yesterday. — Picture: …
Police declare war on illegal panners Herald 11/5/2020 Fungai Lupande Mash Central Bureau The Officer Commanding ZRP Mashonaland Central Commissioner David Mahoya has declared war against illegal alluvial gold miners along Mazowe River which supplies water to Bindura and Shamva. Police have established a permanent base at Bindura water treatment plant and are increasing …
Four new green produce markets on cards Herald 11/5/2020 Municipal Correspondent The Harare City Council is planning to build and spruce up four green produce markets as part of urgent measures to de-congest Mbare Market. Government and the council are also planning the construction of a multi storey mall at Mupedzanhamo to enable it …
Farmers count lockdown losses Herald 11/5/2020 Crates of harvested tomatoes Jeffery Gogo Climate Story Tracy Simango can only but watch as her fresh produce — months of hard labour — rots away. With prime markets in Harare initially closed, then semi-opened under strict rules, the 45-day (so far) Covid-19 lockdown has been a major …
Coronavirus management in the workplace Chronicle 9/5/2020 Dr Tatenda Simango Greetings to you all. I trust you are in good health and keeping well. Level Two of the lockdown is in place and most people have started operations in their places of employment. In this article, we shall look at the Ministry of Health …
Boost for vendors affected by lockdown Chronicle 11/5/2020 File photo of a vendor Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter IN an effort to cushion informal traders who were affected by the Covid-19 induced lockdown in Victoria Falls, a leading tour operator has come up with a Mother’s Day package set to raise $51 000 worth …