Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Cabinet approves mandatory ethanol blending http://www.newzimbabwe.com 19/09/2012 00:00:00by Gilbert Nyambabvu MINISTERS have resolved to turn the US$600 million Green Fuel ethanol project into a joint venture, with the government as a majority shareholder. If Green Fuel approve, mandatory blending will start immediately at five percent, rising to 20 percent by 2015, Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara announced in …
GMB Officials, Villagers Selling Food Aid in Zimbabwe http://www.voazimbabwe.com Gibbs Dube19.09.2012 Some senior Grain Marketing Board (GMB) officials and villagers in Gwanda Central are reportedly diverting drought relief aid and selling it for up to $10 a bucket as the food situation deteriorates in Zimbabwe. According to parliamentary agriculture committee member, Patrick Dube, the diversion of drought relief …
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Dutch Envoy Condemns Property Grab In Zim http://www.radiovop.com Bulawayo, 20 September, 2012 – Netherlands Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Barbara Jazoisse, has condemned the ongoing land invasions, grabbing of foreign owned companies in Zimbabwe and the violation of investment treaties between the two countries, saying this is hurting investor confidence.Zanu (PF), army, intelligence and police officials were recently fingered in the …
Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa confirms SADC Tribunal ruling binding, Zimbabwean Government must pay costs MEDIA RELEASE SADC Tribunal Rights Watch 20 September 2012 South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein handed down a 23-page judgment today (September 20, 2012) in the appeal of the Zimbabwe governmentagainst the North Gauteng High Court‘s registration and enforcement of a SADC Tribunal ruling and the subsequent attachment of Zimbabwe government-ownedproperty in Cape Town. The Southern African Development …
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Zimbabwe urged to lift ban on growing genetically modified food http://www.trust.org Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00 GMT By Madalitso Mwando BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AlertNet) – From poultry products to fish, potatoes to apples, Johnson Moyo, a primary school teacher in Bulawayo, has come to enjoy what many Zimbabweans once considered the finer things in life. While such foodstuffs …
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UK and Australia contribute US$ 11.5 million to help Zimbabwe’s smallholder farmers http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk The United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) have contributed US$ 11.5 million to help 60,000 smallholders in 20 districts in Zimbabwe through market-based input assistance, as part of the Agricultural Inputs Provision Programme. The funds, channelled through …
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Shangaan Speakers Invade Sugar Cane Farms In Tribal War http://www.radiovop.com Roy Chikara Masvingo, September 19, 2012 – Over a thousand Shangani speakers, believed to be Zanu (PF) supporters from Chief Tsvovani in Chiredzi, have invaded Sugar Cane producers, Triangle limited plantations.They are accusing the party of sidelining them during the chaotic land grabs that started 12 years ago …
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WFP: Food Crisis Deteriorating in Zimbabwe http://www.voazimbabwe.com Tatenda Gumbo17.09.2012 The United Nations World Food Program says it is closely monitoring the crippling drought situation in Zimbabwe and lobbying stakeholders for the provision of food and other resources to the affected families. Officials said Zimbabwe has pledged 35,000 tonnes of maize and the WFP is working with other organizations …
Corrupt party leaders face probe http://www.herald.co.zw Tuesday, 18 September 2012 00:00 Herald ReporterZanu-PF’S Mashonaland East provincial leadership has resolved to investigate members engaging in corrupt activities. Those found on the wrong side of the law would be brought to book. This follows allegations that some party officials were extorting donations from white commercial farmers in the province saying they …