New greenbelt to boost grain production

New greenbelt to boost grain production  1  August 14, 2020 9:36 AM Source: New greenbelt to boost grain production | The Herald Vice President Constantino Chiwenga (centre)and Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube listen to ARDA manager Mr Brent Le Roux during a tour of Bulawayo Kraal Irrigation Scheme in Binga yesterday. — Picture: Eliah Saushoma …

Tobacco auction faces collapse

Tobacco auction faces collapse  0  August 15, 2020 10:34 PM Source: Tobacco auction faces collapse | Newsday (News) BY FIDELITY MHLANGA TOBACCO sales at the auction floors are declining each year, with latest data showing they only constituted 5% of total delivered crop, raising concern over the future of the country’s oldest marketing model. According to figures …

New Energy, Agric ministers appointed

New Energy, Agric ministers appointed  0  August 15, 2020 10:55 PM Source: New Energy, Agric ministers appointed | Herald (Top Stories) Minister Zhemu Mukudzei Chingwere Herald Reporter Advocate Fortune Chasi was yesterday fired as Energy and Power Development Minister by President Mnangagwa who replaced him with Muzarabani North legislator Cde Soda Zhemu, while agricultural technocrat Dr Anxious …

Govt primes agric sector to boost production

Govt primes agric sector to boost production  0  August 17, 2020 2:00 AM Source: Govt primes agric sector to boost production | The Sunday Mail Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga’s whirlwind tour of agricultural projects around the country last week enabled Government to take stock of ongoing efforts to revitalise the sector, including drumming up support to increase …

Farmers, govt haggle over producer price

Farmers, govt haggle over producer price Posted on August 7, 2020 by ambizwo@newsday.co.zw in Business FARMERS who delivered their produce to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) before new prices were announced feel short-changed and now want to be paid the new prices, a demand the government has turned down, businessdigest has learnt. MTHANDAZO NYONI The government in July this year …

Possession of ivory lands trio in the dock

Possession of ivory lands trio in the dock  Herald 7/8/2020   Court Correspondent THREE suspected wildlife poachers yesterday appeared in court after they were allegedly caught in possession of 31.70kg of ivory worth US$5 389. Nyasha Rangarirai (29), Aaron Chisuro (49) and Clara Gapa (42) were facing charges of contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act …

President ties up land reform loose ends

President ties up land reform loose ends Herald 7/8/2020   Minister Ncube Political Editor THE conclusion of the historic Global Compensation Deed (GCD) that was signed between Government and white former commercial farmers last week reflects the Second Republic under President Mnangagwa’s respect for the rule of law and its desire to conclude the Land …

Pfumvudza gets private sector backing

Pfumvudza gets private sector backing   Herald 7/8/2020  Dr Basera Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter The private sector has pledged to support the Pfumvudza farming concept aimed at climate proofing agriculture by adopting conservation farming techniques through the utilisation of small pieces of land and application of correct agronomic practices for higher returns. The concept, which …

Covid-19 cripples wildlife conservation initiatives

Covid-19 cripples wildlife conservation initiatives  Chronicle 7/8/2020   Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu As the novel coronavirus pandemic keeps tourists confined to their home countries, wildlife conservation initiatives that depend on tourism revenues have been severely crippled. With many tourists either cancelling or postponing their travel plans, budgets for wildlife conservation in Zimbabwe have been decimated drastically, …