Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Rangers net 43 fish poachers in blitz at lake 0 February 24, 2021 1:01 PM Source: Rangers net 43 fish poachers in blitz at lake | The Herald Mr Tinashe Farawo Precious Manomano Herald Reporter The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority rangers caught 43 fish poachers at Lake Chivero last week. ZimParks spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo said …
River to boost irrigation capacity in Chimanimani 0 February 25, 2021 2:00 AM Source: River to boost irrigation capacity in Chimanimani | The Herald Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland Bureau Government is seeking to use water from Umvumvumvu River to boost irrigation capacity in Chimanimani district and domestic water supply for communities in Bumba and surrounding areas. Bumba is expected …
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Pfumvudza crop in good shape 0 February 25, 2021 2:03 AM Source: Pfumvudza crop in good shape | The Herald Reverend Trust Huni (middle) of Ward 14 in Masvingo District inspects his flourishing maize crop grown under the Pfumvudza concept. — Picture: George Maponga Herald Reporters The country is expecting a good yield from the 2020/21 summer farming …
‘Wetlands masterplan to boost environment management‘ Chronicle 19/2/2021 Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has commended Cabinet for its approval of the production of a masterplan of all ecologically sensitive areas in the country. The organisation’s Environmental Education and Publicity Manager, Ms Amkela Sidange said such an initiative would act as …
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Withdrawal limits, lending rates go up Chronicle 19/2/2021 Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has increased withdrawal limits to $2 000 from $1 000 and reviewed upwards the bank policy and private sector lending rates as part of comprehensive measures to strengthen price and financial sector stability. The increase in …
Vic Falls records highest flows for the month of February 0 February 18, 2021 5:17 PM Source: Vic Falls records highest flows for the month of February | The Herald Victoria Falls at night Sifelani Tsiko Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor Victoria Falls, one of southern Africa’s biggest tourist attractions, has hit its highest peak in years for …
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Kariba kapenta fishermen wary of unscrupulous middlemen 0 February 18, 2021 5:20 PM Source: JUST IN: Kariba kapenta fishermen wary of unscrupulous middlemen | The Herald Kapenta fishing rig Walter Nyamukondiwa Kariba Bureau OPERATORS in the kapenta fishing industry have expressed concern at the growing cases of middlemen conniving with crews to buy kapenta in the lake before …
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Tobacco farmers cry foul NewsDay 18/2/2021 BY KUDZAI KUWAZA A LEADING farmers union has called on government to crack the whip and stop the “extortionist” behaviour shown by contracting companies involved in the foreign currency-spinning tobacco industry. The outspoken Tobacco Farmers Union (TFU) warned that output for the golden leaf could continue to drop unless …
Byo’s main supply dam only 34% full NewsDay 18/2/2021 By NQOBAI NDLOVU BULAWAYO’S main supply dam, Umzingwane, remains critically low despite heavy downpours, posing a fresh challenge to city fathers. According to the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa), the country’s dams have received cumulative 47,5% inflows between October 2020 and end of January this year, …
Sugar cane industry set to increase production Herald 18/2/2021 The good rains received in the 2021/22 farming season will significantly boost the sugar industry as most irrigation water supply dams are full, a leading producer has said. Hippo Valley Estates Limited, one of the country’s biggest sugar cane producers, said in a report for the year …