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AWF helps Zim’s wildlife sector survive Covid-19 The Herald 9/12/2021 Sifelani Tsiko Agric, Environment Editor Just as Zimbabwe and many African countries appeared to have gained control over the Covid-19, the outbreak of the omicron variant in Southern Africa has further worsened recovery prospects for the wildlife conservation sector. The fourth wave has dampened the …
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Africa needs to harness all forms of off grid energy The Herald 9/12/2021 Ruth Butaumocho African Agenda Two decades ago, use of solar energy to power commercial enterprises and equally big projects and ventures was very rare. Off-grid energy such as solar was only found in remote parts of Africa, where it was difficult and …
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Agro-forestry model improves Mat’land South farmers’ income The Chronicle 9/12/2021 Phakamani Garden in Sengezane area Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Chronicle Reporter FARMERS operating small gardens and irrigation projects in Matabeleland South Province have embraced agro-forestry, which has helped them to practise agriculture in an environmentally friendly manner and ensure sustainable livelihoods. As opposed to the traditional way …
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Horticulture farmers applaud export revolving fund The Chronicle 9/12/2021 Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter FARMERS have applauded the proposal by the Government to set up a US$30 million horticulture revolving fund, which they say will go a long way in unlocking the sector’s potential. Horticulture is regarded as a low hanging fruit for Zimbabwe and in …
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Sadc rural communities demand win-win benefits from international hunting The Chronicle 9/12/2021 “We think this is the right time to remove the middleman and let communities market their own natural resources,” said a member of SADC Community Leaders Network (SCLN) and CEO Ngamiland NGOs, Mr Siyoka Simasiku. “Communities should not be stakeholders but shareholders.” Emmanuel …
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Zim targets value added agric exports to China The Chronicle 9/12/2021 Business Editor ZIMBABWE is keen to secure joint venture partnerships with Chinese companies aimed at boosting agricultural production targeting selected crops, which will be processed locally and exported to the giant Asian market. China has committed to undertake 10 poverty reduction and agricultural projects …
In Full: forty-second post-cabinet press briefing 7th December, 2021 – NewsDay Zimbabwe By Newsday 7/12/2021 ZIMBABWE’S RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND REPORT ON THE PROCUREMENT AND ROLLOUT OF VACCINES Cabinet received an update on the Country‘s Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic and a Report on the Procurement and Roll-Out of Vaccines, as presented by …
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Police warn tree cutters – NewsDay Zimbabwe By Newsday 8/12/2021 BY MOSES MUGUGUNYEKI POLICE in Mashonaland East province have warned people to desist from indiscriminately cutting down trees. Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Simon Chazovachii made the remarks yesterday during the Marondera tree planting event at Ruware Primary School. The tree planting event, which involved six …
Embrace tree planting — Minister The Herald 8/12/2021 Fungai Lupande Mash Central Bureau People should plant at least one tree, particularly fruit trees, to mark and celebrate life events such as birthdays to enhance food production and security, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland West Province, Monica Mavhunga has said. …
‘Rural electrification can end deforestation’ The Herald 8/12/2021 Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau THE fight to curb deforestation and address climate change currently affecting the world is achievable if the Government’s rural electrification drive is expedited. Rampant deforestation has been witnessed in tobacco producing districts with environment and agriculture experts raising fears that the …