Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Food crisis looms as rains destroy crops in Buhera http://www.thestandard.co.zw January 13, 2013 in Community News BUHERA — The current rains have been a relief to many farmers around the country, but not for communal farmers in Buhera district. BY TAWANDA MARWIZI Several villagers have been left stranded and face severe food shortages after their crops last …
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‘Indigenisation law will not be amended’ http://www.thezimbabwemail.com Staff Reporter 3 hours 37 minutes ago INDIGENISATION and Economic Empowerment minister Saviour Kasukurewere has vowed not to amend the country’s controversial indigenisation laws, threatening to take stern action against foreign-owned banks which are yet to comply with Zimbabwe’s equity laws.Addressing guests at the signing ceremony for the terms agreement between the …
Zimbabwe face floods danger http://www.zimdiaspora.com SATURDAY, 12 JANUARY 2013 14:23 Zimbabweans have been urged to exercise extreme caution in light of the continued rainfall and the increased risk of floods. In an interview, Head of the Meteorological Services Department, Mr Tichaona Zinyemba called for collective effort to ensure maximum preparedness especially in flood prone areas with poorly drained …
Poor rains intensify food crisis in rural Zimbabwe http://mg.co.za/ 11 JAN 2013 07:51 – NKULULEKO SIBANDA About 1.6-million Zimbabweans, most of them in rural areas, urgently need food aid because of low rainfall and a drop in agricultural production. Labour and Social Services Minister Paurina Mpariwa said that the number of those in need is expected to …
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Let’s prove ‘detractors’ wrong http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ January 11, 2013 in Opinion NEWS that German ambassador Hans Gnodtke has warned his country might pull out of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly due to be held in Victoria Falls later this year if government does not guarantee protection of its nationals must be a worrying development for Tourism minister …
US$1bn Zimplats windfall for NIEEF http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ January 11, 2013 in Business THE National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Fund (NIEEF) has received a US$1 billion windfall following the conclusion of an empowerment transaction expected to be signed in the capital soon. Report by Clive Mphambela Well-placed sources told businessdigest this week platinum giant –– Zimplats –– has finally resolved …
Bulawayo meat, vegetables contaminated with bacteria http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ January 11, 2013 in News A NEW study on the safety of Bulawayo’s fresh food supply has revealed a worrying outcome with results showing high levels of heavy metals and pesticide residue in the city’s vegetables and poultry. Report by Tendai Marima The findings of the investigations titled A Study …
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Save wildlife sanctuary: Mzembi sticks to his guns http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ January 11, 2013 in News THE inter-ministerial committee led by Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara to resolve the controversial Save Conservancy saga after the conservancy was invaded by Zanu PF bigwigs last year is still to present its findings to cabinet. Report by Herbert Moyo Tourism and Hospitality minister …
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New youth quota system for companies http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ January 11, 2013 in News INDIGENISATION minister Saviour Kasukuwere says companies would soon be required to have a 25% youth representation of those under 35 years on their boards of directors in line with the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act. Report by Taurai Mangudhla This follows a 2012 cabinet decision to …
Zambia bans lion, leopard hunting http://www.newzimbabwe.com 10/01/2013 00:00:00by Obert Simwanza I AFP ZAMBIA on Thursday banned lion and leopard hunting to protect rapidly decreasing feline numbers for a burgeoning safari industry, despite criticism that it will drive tourists away.“We do not have enough cats for hunting purposes, especially if we have to save our national resources,” tourism minister …