Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Nampak engages Govt over estates Herald 5/2/2021 Business Reporter Listed paper and packaging group, Nampak, says it is holding discussions with the Government over a possibility of getting back control of its estates, group managing director John Van Gend said in a statement accompanying the results. The Government, which is working on a strategy …
Zera announces fuel price increase Herald 5/2/2021 Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has announced new fuel prices with effect from today. According to a statement from the regulatory body, the new price of Diesel 50 in local currency is $105,56 per litre while that of petrol (E10) is $104,82. In …
Three Chegutu dams burst walls 1 February 4, 2021 4:30 PM Source: JUST IN: Three Chegutu dams burst walls | The Herald Masterpiece Dam Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau AT LEAST five goats were swept away and an unknown number of hectares of crops were destroyed after three dams near Pickstone Mine in Chegutu burst their walls …
Is renewable energy answer to power crisis? 0 February 5, 2021 10:10 AM Source: Is renewable energy answer to power crisis? – NewsDay Zimbabwe BY RUKUDZO MANGOMA As technological advances continue to grow in leaps and bounds, demand for electrical energy, be it residential or industrial, also grows commensurately. Answers have been high and low and eureka! Scientists …
New agric education curriculum on the cards Herald 4/2/2021 Munya Simango Correspondent In line with Government’s drive to transform Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector, the Ministry of Lands Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Resettlement in collaboration with the Community Technology Development Organization (CTDO) have produced a draft for a new agriculture education curriculum for agricultural colleges. …
Transformer thefts under spotlight Herald 4/2/2021 Minister Soda Prince Meke Herald Reporter ZESA HOLDINGS’ ability to effectively supply power to businesses and residents continues to be hamstrung following reports that more than 1 200 transformers were stolen across the country in recent years. Although Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) recently increased water allocations to Zesa …
Increase in sales doubles Ariston Holdings revenue Chronicle 4/2/2021 Harare Bureau ARISTON Holdings almost doubled its revenue for three months to December 2020, largely due to sharp increase in sales across major products, the company said yesterday. Ariston, a diversified listed producer of horticultural products, saw turnover rising by 98 percent compared to the …
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Opportunity for Plumtree farmers to learn more about GlobalG.A.P Chronicle 4/2/2021 ZimTrade is scheduled to host a full day Horticulture Exports Awareness Seminar for exporters and potential exporters in Plumtree, Matabeleland South on February 11, to deliver key issues required by buyers in international markets. The capacity building seminar will assist farmers in meeting …
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The African painted dogs that vote by sneezing and run on ‘shadow puppet legs’ 0 February 3, 2021 4:39 PM Source: The African painted dogs that vote by sneezing and run on ‘shadow puppet legs’ | Wildlife | The Guardian African wild dog pups are a dim black and look ancient, like old bronze, like the Capitoline Wolf …
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Destruction of wetlands worsens impact of floods in Zim Herald 3/2/2021 Sifelani Tsiko Agric, Environment & Innovation Editor Reports that more than 10 000 homes in the country have been ravaged by floods brought about by heavy rains that have pounded the country in the 2020–2021 summer season, highlight the need to raise more …
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