Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe expects 15% rise in tobacco output (AFP) – 4 hours ago HARARE — Zimbabwe’s tobacco output is expected to increase by nearly 15 percent this year to reach 150,000 tonnes, an official said on Tuesday, predicting good returns for farmers. “The target for this year is 150 million kilogrammes,” Monica Chinamasa, chairwoman of the Tobacco Industry and …
Mazoe Families Evicted To Pave Way For The Mugabes http://www.radiovop.com Mazowe, February 07, 2012 – Zimbabwean police on Monday evicted some new farmers in Mazowe in Mashonaland Central province to pave way for the expansion of some farming activities for the country’s first family, the Mugabe’s. Informed sources told Radio VOP that several families were evicted by armed police …
Power bills weigh down Sable http://www.dailynews.co.zw By Roadwin Chirara, Business WriterMonday, 06 February 2012 13:36 HARARE – Sable Chemical Industries (Sable) says its power supply has been restored after the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) had disconnected it over a $45 million bill. Sable, the country’s sole ammonium nitrate fertiliser manufacturer has struggled to settle its power bills …
Police Blamed For Rise In Stock Thefts http://www.radiovop.com By Vusisizwe Mkhwananzi Gwanda, February 06, 20102 – Farmers in Matabeleland South province have blamed the Zimbabwe Republic Police for the increase in stock thefts saying the force is failing to effectively respond to reports due to its depleted fleet amid revelations that 60 cattle are stolen every month. The police …
Zim power woes deepen as Mozambique threatens cut off http://www.swradioafrica.com/ By Alex Bell06 February 2012 Mozambique has threatened to cut off its power supplies to Zimbabwe, over the country’s multimillion dollar debt to its neighbour, which could leave Zimbabwe facing even more power problems. Mozambique’s Hydro Cahora Basa power plant supplies Zimbabwe with about 500 megawatts to cover …
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Coalition on the brink: PM’s strong letter to Robert Mugabe http://www.thezimbabwemail.com/ By Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai 05/02/2012 12:25:00 THE following is a leaked draft detailed and strong letter written by the Zimbabwean coalition government’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to Zimbabwean ageing tyrant Robert Mugabe MEMORANDUM TO: H.E. President Robert Mugabe cc: D.P.M. Mutambara FROM: …
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Ex-governor Masvingo embroiled in land dispute http://www.newzimbabwe.com 05/02/2012 00:00:00 by Staff Reporter WAR veterans re-settled on a farm in Chiredzi have accused ex-Masvingo governor, Willard Chiwewe of fraudulently acquiring an offer letter for the same property and vowed to resist his efforts to evict them. The war veterans – who include retired army officers – said they …
Emirates offers hope to horticulture producers http://www.thestandard.co.zw/ Sunday, 05 February 2012 11:58 BY NDAMU SANDUEMIRATES, one of the world’s leading airlines, says there is an opportunity for Zimbabwean horticultural producers to reach out to the world by using its global network. Emirates’ inaugural flight to Zimbabwe via Zambia landed on Wednesday, becoming the first airline from the Middle …
Sustainability in agro and farming business http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Thursday, 02 February 2012 15:52 By Rodney Ndamba THE history of Zimbabwe’s economy cannot be separated from its past agricultural successes in Africa in the 1980s and 1990s. While today things have changed, the future of farming now lies in the presence of sustainable agricultural processes. Of course, farming faces risks …
Is the banking sector really safe and sound? http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:44 By Linda Tsarwe IT took a lot of effort to attract deposits back into the system after dollarisation. Coming from a background where most people had lost their savings in the banks due to hyperinflation, no one was willing to go through the same …