Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Zim, UK set for trade boost Herald 8/1/2021 Ambassador Melanie Robinson Joseph Madzimure Senior Reporter Britain is keen to increase trade with Zimbabwe now that it is free of the European Union (EU) and can make deals around the world outside the framework of the bloc. Responding to questions on the implications of Brexit, …
No significant inflows to Bulawayo dams The Chronicle 8/1/2021 Bridget Sibanda, Chronicle Reporter Bulawayo supply dams have not received significant inflows since the start of the rainy season, the Zimbabwe National water Authority (Zinwa) has said. Other dams in some parts of the country are spilling and yesterday, Zinwa said the national dam level …
Hunting, agriculture used uniquely to reduce poaching in Zambian community Chronicle 8/1/2021 file pic Emmanuel Koro About 45 years later, Zambia’s implementation of wildlife anti-poaching strategies has helped to increase South Luangwa’s elephant population and the culture of community wildlife and habitat conservation. Wildlife in Luangwa suffered heavy poaching that reduced big elephants herds …
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Lake Mutirikwi 5MW power plant advanced Herald 7/1/2021 From George Maponga in Masvingo Plans to build a 5 megawatt mini-hydro power plant at Lake Mutirikwi have gathered momentum with a local firm behind the US$14 million project now awaiting an independent assessment of the dam wall before actual construction can start. The project will boost …
Transform GMB, board told Herald 7/1/2021 Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Dr Anxious Masuka flanked by GMB board chair Ms Joyline Ndoro (third from left) and chief executive officer Mr Rockie Mutenha (right) and other board members during a meeting in Harare yesterday. — Picture: Justin Mutenda Elita chikwati Agriculture Reporter The …
Take up agriculture as a career, says farmer Herald 7/1/2021 The Rhodesia Herald 11 May 1973 Rhodesia needs young men of character and ability to enter the farming industry and make it their career, Shamva farmer and Rotarian Mr John MacIntyere told the Rotary club of Salisbury yesterday. “There is no life that is …
None but ourselves can make our country prosperous Herald 7/1/2021 Despite the effects of Covid-19, the nation remains optimistic that the 2020-21 season could prove to be a game-changer Ruth Butaumocho African Agenda The alarming resurgence in Covid-19 cases in Zimbabwe and neighbouring countries should jolt people out of the false sense of security …
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Increase garlic exports, farmers urged Chronicle 7/1/2021 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter LOCAL garlic farmers have been urged to increase exports riding on the growth of the global market which has expanded to US$2,48 billion in the past two decades, from US$500 million, according to ZimTrade. The national trade development and promotion organisation said …
Agricultural Marketing Authority restructures Chronicle 7/1/2021 Martin Kadzere, Harare Bureau THE recent restructuring of the Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is expected to enhance its primary mandate of regulating production, processing and marketing of various agricultural products in Zimbabwe, its chairman Mr Allan Majuru said yesterday. For long, farmers have been calling for overhauling of …
Experts foresee lockdown extension Chronicle 7/1/2021 Nqobile Tshili/Mashudu Netsianda, Chronicle Reporters HEALTH experts have said they foresee an extension of the 30-day lockdown imposed by Government over the weekend if people deviate from recommended guidelines meant to stop the spread of Covid-19. This comes as police in Bulawayo continue with the enforcement of Covid-19 …