Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
$110m shot in the arm for livestock November 13, 2014 Business Tinashe Nhari Business ReporterThe European Union is finalising a $110 million funding deal with the Government under the 2014-2020 National Indicative Programme for Livestock Policy Development. Addressing the national stakeholder consultative workshop on the National Livestock Development Policy, EU representative Mr Monsieur Jorge Pereiro Pion …
FAO sets up $43m facility November 12, 2014 Business Business ReporterTHE Food and Agriculture Organisation is setting up a $43,7 million facility meant to support extension advisory services and agricultural finance initiatives for rural communities to reduce poverty, ensure food security and good nutrition. FAO said under the framework, selected internationally recognised technical assistance organisations would …
Zimbabwe’s economy today and beyond November 11, 2014 Business In a presentation titled “Coping with the Future” Professor Tony Hawkins highlighted the following in his speech at a British Council event recently . . . Policymakers and business leaders in Zimbabwe seem to share the opinion that past policies – some that worked and many that …
Tobacco production and the environment November 11, 2014 Business Steve MapfumoIn many tobacco growing countries, evidence indicates irreparable environmental damage from tobacco agriculture, particularly when associated with the deforestation necessary to increase farmland for tobacco growth and cure tobacco plants. The June 1995 Bellagio statement on tobacco and sustainable development concluded that, in the developing world, …
Yaya for BBC award‘Rains to begin in December’ovember 11, 2014 Local News Agriculture ReporterThe 2014-15 rainy season is set to begin early next month and farmers should not panic but concentrate on land preparation, the Meteorological Service Department has said. The MSD said significant rains were expected by December 7, with some parts of …
El Niño clouds summer weather forecasts 12:05 (GMT+2), Tue, Tuesday, November 04, 2014 By Staff Reporter The approximately 66% chance that an El Niño event is going to develop this coming summer is reportedly making it difficult for meteorologists to gain a clearer picture of weather patterns for the season. A climate advisory for the 2014/2015 summer season, …
CTC blocks Irvine’s, Profeeds merger November 7, 2014 Business Business ReporterThe Competitions and Tariffs Commission denied Innscor Africa the chance of creating a monopoly in the stock feeds industry after rejecting the listed company’s bid to acquire a 59 percent stake in Profeeds through Irvines Zimbabwe. CTC disapproved the transaction after noting concerns arising from the …
Livestock industry faces collapse November 7, 2014 Business Local poultry industry is facing collapse due to the continued influx of imported meats Business EditorThe livestock industry is considering major downsizing of operations and production to offset anticipated financial losses due to the enormous influx of imported protein into the market. It has also been noted that …
Tax amnesty explained November 6, 2014 Business In an effort to encourage our valued clients to regularise their tax affairs, Government has, through the Finance Act (No 2) of 2014 published on 17 October 2014, made provisions for the granting of a tax amnesty to persons on application. Persons include companies, corporate or incorporated body of …
Ex-minister to testify in land case November 3, 2014 Crime & Courts Herbert Murerwa Court ReporterTwenty-nine Beatrice families accused of occupying a farm owned by former Harare regional magistrate Mr Peter Mufunda, intend to call former Minister of Lands and Resettlement Dr Herbert Murerwa as their defence witness. They also indicated the intention to call Harare …