Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Rhinos at risk get US crime-fighting boost AFP – 1 hr 13 mins ago A US-based animal protection group said Wednesday it is collecting money for a new initiative to equip rangers in South Africa and Zimbabwe with crime scene kits to better hunt rhinoceros poachers. The program was announced just weeks after rhino poaching in South …
2012 National Budget Statement The National Budget Statement by Finance Minister Tendai Biti proposed a US$4 billion budget for 2012. Resumed trading in the country’s diamond resources is expected to contribute US$600m. He said the 2012 budget was inspired by the need for economic growth and job creation A GDP growth rate of 9.4 percent …
Climate change hits Africa’s poorest farmers By GILLIAN GOTORA, Associated Press – 2 hours ago HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — As she surveys her small, bare plot in Zimbabwe’s capital, farmer Janet Vambe knows something serious is happening, even if she has never heard of climate change. “Long ago, I could set my calendar with the date the …
Land reform in need of review— Ray http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Thursday, 24 November 2011 17:59 Gamma Mudarikiri UNITED States ambassador to Zimbabwe Charles Ray on Wednesday said there was need to review the country’s land reform programme embarked on in 2000 because the majority of the population remained landless and destitute. Ray was speaking in Bindura where he commissioned the …
Ambassador Ray’s Speech Ambassador Ray’s Speech at theChakona-Muunganirwa Irrigation Scheme, Bindura District,November 23, 2011 Good morning, and thank you for such a warm welcome. I am especially grateful to the District Administrator, John Chihobo, for joining us today and making this visit possible. I would also like to thank Paul Chimedza and his colleagues from Africare for making …
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Sustainable solution to resuscitate Zimbabwe’s Agriculture http://www.bulawayo24.com/ by Dr Vincent Gwarazimba2011 November 23 17:06:32 ADAMAWA – Zimbabwe’s agriculture is currently facing serious challenges of productivity. In recent years, productivity has declined drastically and the country is unable to feed itself. The reasons for the collapse of productivity are varied and both agricultural experts and politicians blame the failure of …
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Cattle banking plans http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk TN Bank in Zimbabwe is planning to introduce cattle banking, a new innovative product meant to empower rural farmers and alleviate poverty, Hazvinei Kapfunde, Group Chief Treasury Officer said recently.23.11.1107:39amby Wallace Mawire Farmers will no longer have to keep tabs on their cattle, thanks to a new initiative to be established by TN Bank. …
Zanu-PF threatens farmers in Insiza North http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk FARMERS in Insiza North in Matabeleland South province, among them Zapu members and supporters, on Sunday 20 November, 2011 resisted attempts by Zanu-PF to extort donations from them to fund its so-called national conference to be held in Bulawayo next month.23.11.1110:24amby ZAPU Zanu-PF Insiza district official Aggripa Ndlukula, in the company …
Farmers blame land grab for serious food shortages http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell23 November 2011 The Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) has blamed the chaotic land grab campaign for the current food shortages in the country, saying destructive land policies have “shattered” Zimbabwe’s agriculture. The United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) has this week warned that more than one million …
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Heat wave kills more than 77 elephants in Zimbabwe Nov 23, 11:40 AM EST By ANGUS SHAWAssociated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — More than 77 elephants have died in a three-month heat wave that has dried up watering holes in western Zimbabwe, wildlife authorities said Wednesday Rangers in the Hwange National Park have counted 18 calves and …
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