Editorial Comment: Funding framework for farmers welcome

Editorial Comment: Funding framework for farmers welcome August 5, 2015 Opinion & Analysis Four months from now the rains will start falling, marking the beginning of the 2015-2016 summer agricultural season. Most farmers have already finished or are in the final stages of harvesting the crops they grew last season and have started or will soon …

Restoring Zim’s Economy through embracing the transition of a Renewable Clean Energy Era

Restoring Zim’s Economy through embracing the transition of a Renewable Clean Energy Era August 4, 2015 in Energy, Environment Zimbabwe still has a chance to restore its economy in the Renewable Clean energy Era.Renewable energy resources will support our economy, create jobs for the citizens and move Zimbabwe towards a cleaner and more reliable energy future.   By …

Hunter of Cecil the lion tells AFP he did ‘nothing wrong’

Hunter of Cecil the lion tells AFP he did ‘nothing wrong’ ·         / Johannesburg (South Africa) ·         – 31 July 2015 17:12 ·         – AFP (Susan NJANJI) ·         / INTERVIEW ·         / JNB ·         – ENV – HUM ·         – 496 Words ·         / ·         Zimbabwe US conservation environment animal hunter Professional Zimbabwean hunter Theo …

Adaptative strategies marred by lack of funding

Adaptative strategies marred by lack of funding August 3, 2015 Business The Government projects that $9,9 million will be needed to tackle climate change and of this $5,5 billion will be needed for water and agriculture sectors Jeffrey Gogo Climate StoryEconomic and social sectors will require $9,9 billion in the next five to 10 years to …

$1,7bn required for agric season

$1,7bn required for agric season August 3, 2015 Headlines, Top Stories Minister Chinamasa Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter—Zimbabwe requires at least $1,7 billion to fund crop and livestock production during the 2015-6 summer cropping season, Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa has said. This is a significant increase compared to $1,2 billion that was used to fund production during …

Farmers deliver maize to GMB

Farmers deliver maize to GMB August 3, 2015 Headlines, Top Stories Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter—Farmers have delivered 26 950 tonnes of maize to the Grain Marketing Board this season with the parastatal cashing out $19,3 million between January and June 2015 for the deliveries, Finance and Economic Minister Cde Patrick Chinamasa has said. Presenting the Mid -Term Fiscal Policy …

India to offer tractors to farmers on credit

India to offer tractors to farmers on credit August 3, 2015 in Business INDIA’S largest combine harvester and tractor’s manufacturer Preet, is in the process of negotiating a $100 million credit facility for Zimbabwe, a move that will assist farmers to purchase farming equipment on credit, Agro Innovations director Tongai Saurombe has said.   BY TARISAI MANDIZHA …

The case for truth, reconciliation commission in Zim

The case for truth, reconciliation commission in Zim Posted on August 2, 2015 by ZimSitRep_M — No Comments ↓ via The case for truth, reconciliation commission in Zim – Southern Eye 1 August 2015 Those upon the margins of transitional justice’s disciplinary boundaries are beginning to understand the need for an alternative approach in reconciling troubled and divided nations (Stanley, 2001, 2005; Hayner, …