Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Call to reduce deforestation September 17, 2015 Business Munesu Nyakudya Business ReporterTHERE is need to curb deforestation to mitigate the effects of climate change and ensure sustained economic development, director in Water and Climate Ministry Mr Washington Zhakata has said. He said deforestation statistics were alarming as the country has lost 300 000 hectares of forest …
Poor yields affect oilseed processors September 16, 2015 Business Martin Kadzere Senior Business ReporterOILSEED processors in Zimbabwe are bracing for a serious shortage of raw materials following poor yields in cotton and soya beans, an official said yesterday. Only 40 000 tonnes of soya beans and 50 000 tonnes of cotton seed are expected, against the processors’ …
Batoka delays cost $45bn September 16, 2015 Business File pic of a gorge. Delayed construction of the Batoka Gorge Hydro Electric power plant has resulted in economic losses to Zimbabwe and Zambia of at least $45 billion, the World Bank has said. Zimbabwe and Zambia are constructing a hydro-electricity generating plant on the Batoka Gorge of …
Seed firms prepared September 16, 2015 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterSeed companies have enough short and medium season varieties for the upcoming season which they have started moving to farming areas. The suppliers have distributed maize, small grains and cotton seed to agro dealers countrywide. Zimbabwe Seed Traders Association chairman Mr Walter Chigodora said seed distribution …
Camouflage robbers jailed 104 years September 16, 2015 Headlines, Top Stories Walter Mswazie Masvingo CorrespondentTWO of the four robbers who wore army camouflage and police uniforms to terrorise business people and white farmers, stealing about $70,000 at gun point, have been jailed for a combined 104 years. Metron Chongani Makamba, 30, of Bangala Dam in Triangle and …
Land grabbers ask whites to return Posted on September 15, 2015 by ZimSitRep_M — 13 Comments ↓ via Land grabbers ask whites to return – NewZimbabwe 14 September 2015 WHEN Tracy Mutinhiri struggled to get her tobacco crop to grow, she turned to some of the country’s most experienced farmers for help. There was only one complication: They were white. Farmland has been …
Zvandasara, Zhanda in land row September 15, 2015 Crime & Courts Cde Zhanda Court ReporterZanu-PF Central Committee member Cde Justin Zvandasara has appeared in court charged with public violence after he allegedly invaded land belonging to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development (Livestock) Paddy Zhanda. Zvandasara (38) is jointly charged with Obert Mukuti …
Zim can regain bread basket status’ September 15, 2015 Local News Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko Adelaide Moyo Chronicle ReporterVice President Phelekezela Mphoko has said Zimbabwe has the potential to regain its bread basket status in Africa if farmers fully utilise land allocated to them. In a speech read on his behalf by the Principal Director in his office, …
Business cheer fuel price reduction September 15, 2015 in News Consumers and the business sector say government’s directive to reduce the price of fuel will result in the reduction in prices of goods and services. BY TARISAI MANDIZHA Government recently directed fuel players to reduce petrol and diesel retail prices by seven cents and five cents, respectively. …
Drought, hunger stalks Mat South September 15, 2015 in National, News SAMUEL Ncube says his heart sinks each time he sells either a goat or cow but he is forced by circumstances. BY NQOBANI NDLOVU A combination of hunger, drought, water scarcity and the shortage of grazing land for livestock is making life difficult for him and other …