Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Power cuts hit mobile operators http://www.thestandard.co.zw Saturday, 21 July 2012 19:00 BY MOSES CHIBAYAMOBILE operators say the use of generators to run base stations during power cuts had increased operational costs, affecting their profit margins.The country is experiencing debilitating power cuts as demand has outstripped the generation capacity. The power utility is generating 1 100MW against the required …
In Zimbabwe Land Takeover, a Golden Lining http://www.nytimes.com Lynsey Addario for The New York Times Tobacco being sorted for auction on the Mutua Farm in Centenary, central Zimbabwe, in April. More Photos » <nyt_byline>By LYDIA POLGREEN Published: July 20, 2012 <nyt_text><nyt_correction_top> HARARE, Zimbabwe — When Roger Boka started his auction business in the 1990s, …
Wheat Production Falls By Over 5000 Hectares http://www.radiovop.com Bulawayo, July 21, 2012- Wheat production has dropped by over 5000 hectares compared to last year as a result of government’s failure to avail the promised US$20million input support scheme to farmers. Only 9500 hectares of wheat was planted during the winter cropping season compared to 15 982 registered last …
Loan, subsidy, power woes hit Zimbabwe wheat hopes http://www.agrimoney.com/ 12:54 UK, 20th Jul 2012 Credit shortages, subsidy hiccups and high energy costs have dashed hopes of a rebound in wheat production in Zimbabwe, leaving a country once known as the breadbasket of southern Africa facing another year of record imports. Zimbabwe’s farmers will produce 20,000 tonnes of …
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Mugabe roped into Zimbabwe poaching war http://nehandaradio.com July 20, 2012 5:57 pm By Richard Chidza HARARE – Tourism minister Walter Mzembi has sought President Robert Mugabe and his deputy Joice Mujuru’s help in a vicious fight against top Zanu PF chefs who have invaded wildlife conservancies with the backing of some top army officials. Highly placed sources told …
Court ruling no pretext for early polls http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ July 20, 2012 in Opinion Qhubani Moyo THE ruling by the Supreme Court last week specifically ordering the holding of by-elections in the three vacant constituencies, namely Bulilima East, Nkayi South and Lupane East — and by extension other areas as well — has provoked a heated debate and lots …
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Indigenisation Regulations Suspended For New Investors http://www.radiovop.com/ Harare, July 19, 2012 — Government on Wednesday clipped the wings of Youth Development Indigenisation and Empowerment minister, Saviour Kasukuwere, in a charm offensive to lure investors amid revelations that potential investors were scared by the empowerment legislation. The empowerment law states that locals should have 51% in all companies operating in …
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Tobacco sales to surpass target, TIMB http://www.newzimbabwe.com/ 17/07/2012 00:00:00by Roman Moyo THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has said tobacco deliveries for the 2012 surpassed the revised target of 133 million kgs two weeks before the close of the marketing season. The initial output target of 180 million kgs was revised downwards early this year following a …