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Normal to below normal rains expected September 2, 2015 Local News Agriculture ReporterSADC countries are likely to receive normal to below normal rainfall during the October 2015 to March 2016 rainfal season, the Meteorological Services Department has said. The MSD will also give the national rainfall forecast tomorrow. According to climate experts, the period between October and March …
Plans to set up Land Commission a gear up September 2, 2015 Local News Tendai Mugabe Senior ReporterPLANS by Government to set up a Land Commission have reached an advanced stage amid indications the Cabinet Committee on Legislation is working on a Land Commission Bill soon to be tabled before Parliament. Lands and Rural Resettlement Minister Douglas Mombeshora …
Arda to resuscitate tomato plant September 2, 2015 Local News Masline Mavudzi Herald ReporterThe Agriculture Rural Development Authority has secured $2 million to resuscitate its tomato processing plant in Norton that has been lying idle for the past five years. arda board chairman Mr Basil Nyabadza told The Herald yesterday that they had partnered Schweppes Limited to resuscitate …
‘Zim needs $1,8bn to resuscitate agric sector’ September 2, 2015 in National, News MUTARE — Zimbabwe requires $1,8 billion to revive its agricultural sector that is currently in shambles, the Zimbabwe Farmers’ Union executive director (ZFU) Paul Zachariah has said. BY CLAYTON MASEKESA In an interview with NewsDay recently on the side-lines of the ZFU Manicaland province …
Zimbabwe electricity cuts to worsen on power plants maintenance Zimbabwe’s two biggest electricity generation plants will start annual routine maintenance on Tuesday, leading to even deeper power cuts in the southern African nation, the state-owned utility said. Reuters At best, Zimbabwe produces 1,345 megawatts (MW), half its peak demand, forcing local industries to use …
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Masvingo seed firm on expansion drive September 1, 2015 Local News From George Maponga in MASVINGOZaka Super Seeds, which produces hybrid maize and cowpeas seed for both the local and the export markets, has embarked on a massive expansion drive that will see over 2 000 indigenous farmers from around the country venturing into commercial seed …
Farming season preps commence September 1, 2015 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterFarmers have started preparations for the 2015 summer cropping season with most of them expecting to boost production due to the recent announcement of a decrease in fertiliser prices and the arrival of equipment under the Zimbabwe-Brazil More Food for Africa Programme. Recently, thefertiliser industry …
State to assume Cottco debt September 1, 2015 Business Happiness Zengeni/ Martin Kadzere Harare BureauTHE government is set to take over the majority shareholding in Cottco Holdings through a debt-equity swap, sources familiar with the scheme said. The scheme will allow the conversion of high interest debt of about $56 million plus using bad debt buying unit …
GMB seeks $50m to recapitalise August 31, 2015 Business GMB has 12 silo plants across the country with a holding capacity of 750 000 tonnes Business ReportersThe Grain Marketing Board is seeking $50 million to recapitalise its operations. Of the funds, $31 million will go towards the rehabilitation of its silos, $10 million on the recapitalisation of …
LIVE UPDATES: Harare Agricultural Show official opening August 28, 2015 Headlines, Top Stories By Simiso Mlevu, Lloyd Gumbo and Costa Mano 1638: The official proceedings have ended and that brings an end to our updates. 1634: Traditional leaders led are giving thanks and asking for blessings for Zimbabwe’s prosperity. 1620: President Nyusi has finished handing out the prizes …