Govt imports grain to avert hunger in deficit areas

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Govt imports grain to avert hunger in deficit areas Posted on September 15, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Govt imports grain to avert hunger in deficit areas by Sunday Mail Reporter  15 September 2013 The new Zanu-PF Government has begun importing grain from Zambia to feed people indrought-hit areas in fulfilment of the party’s election promise that no one will starve. Last …

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BAT profits slump on indigenisation costs

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BAT profits slump on indigenisation costs Posted on September 15, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via BAT profits slump on indigenisation costs – DailyNews Live by Kudzai Chawafambira  15 SEPTEMBER 2013 Cigarette-maker BAT Zimbabwe incurred a $1,4 million loss after tax in the half-year to June 2013, weighed down by a $10,6 million indigenisation expense. The loss comes on the back …

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Lifetime Achievement Award Winner (and sole nominee) Clive Glenn Stockil, Zimbabwe

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Lifetime Achievement Award Winner (and sole nominee) Clive Glenn Stockil, Zimbabwe Holding his keys still on the belt of his shorts, Clive Stockil was tracking a black rhino and her three-week-old calf in the Lowveld of south-eastern Zimbabwe. When he sensed we were getting near, he paused to whisper advice. “If we flush her out …

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Sable seeks fertiliser funding

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Sable seeks fertiliser funding KUDZAI CHAWAFAMBIRA  •  13 SEPTEMBER 2013 10:23AM  •  0 COMMENTS SHARE THIS ARTICLE: Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on linkedinShare on pinterest_shareShare on google_plusone_shareShare on emailMore Sharing Services0   HARARE – Sable Chemicals Industries Limited (Sable) says it is seeking finance to import ammonia in order to boost local fertiliser production and supply. …

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Chinese firm scales up Zim power project

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Chinese firm scales up Zim power project JOHN KACHEMBERE  •  13 SEPTEMBER 2013 10:27AM  •  1 COMMENT SHARE THIS ARTICLE: Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on linkedinShare on pinterest_shareShare on google_plusone_shareShare on emailMore Sharing Services1   HARARE – China Africa Sunlight Energy Limited (CASE) says it is now considering building a 600 megawatt (MW) thermal power plant …

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Transcript: Mugabe outlines his vision

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Transcript: Mugabe outlines his vision Posted on September 12, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Transcript: Mugabe outlines his vision NewZimbabwe Remarks by President Robert Mugabe to the media after the swearing in of the new Cabinet in Harare on Wednesday 11 September 2013: GREETINGS to you all. You have come to witness an event and the event speaks for …

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Made: A cat with nine lives?

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Made: A cat with nine lives? Posted on September 12, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 3 Comments ↓ via Made: A cat with nine lives | The Financial Gazette by Staff Reporter 12 Sep 2013 AGRICULTURE, once the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy and Africa’s bread-basket is now a pale shadow of its former self, forcing the country to extend its begging bowl to its neighbours. …

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Industry, labour welcome new Cabinet

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Industry, labour welcome new Cabinet Posted on September 11, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Industry, labour welcome new Cabinet | The Herald by Zvamaida Murwira  September 11, 2013 INDUSTRY and labour yesterday welcomed the new Cabinet appointed by President Mugabe yesterday saying it comprised of tried and tested individuals and was a source of inspiration.Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries immediate past …

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ZESA bows down to political pressure on debt relief

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ZESA bows down to political pressure on debt relief Posted on September 11, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via ZESA bows down to political pressure on debt relief | SW Radio Africa by Nomalanga Moyo 11 September 2013 The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority has finally bowed down to political pressure and cancelled utility debts amounting to $170 million. The power utility company …

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DuPont Pioneer to double Zim seed production

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DuPont Pioneer to double Zim seed production KUDZAI CHAWAFAMBIRA  •  10 SEPTEMBER 2013 9:33AM  •  0 COMMENTS SHARE THIS ARTICLE: Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on linkedinShare on pinterest_shareShare on google_plusone_shareShare on emailMore Sharing Services0   HARARE – DuPont Pioneer Zimbabwe (DPZ) plans to double its seed production to 24 000 tonnes per annum in the next …

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