Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Onion farmer makes waves Chronicle 17/7/2020 Ms Ropafadzo Lunga of Charter Seeds, Mr Simon Masocha of SM Luyando Irrigation Scheme and Mr Gilbert Makore (right) show the Orion Irati that is nearing maturity at Vashee Farm in Gweru Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau Chief A Gweru farmer, Mr Gilbert Makore, has attracted interest after a …
Tax-free threshold raised to $5 000 Chronicle 17/7/2020 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter Government has raised the tax-free threshold to $5 000 up from $2 000 monthly while those earning above $100 000 will pay 40 percent tax with effect from next month, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube said yesterday. Presenting …
Incentives to lure investors to Vic Falls bourse set 17/7/2020 The Chronicle Harare Bureau The Government yesterday announced incentives aimed at attracting offshore capital on the Victoria Falls Securities Exchange (VFSE) to be launched soon. These include exception from certain taxes including capital gains and withholding tax on disposal of shares as well as corporate …
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2pc tax extended to forex transactions 17/7/2020 The Chronicle Harare Bureau Treasury has extended the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax, more commonly known as the 2 percent tax, to foreign currency transactions. Earlier this year, Government legalised the use of the United States to transact alongside the local currency in a move aimed to unburdening the public …
Poultry sector Q1 output dips 13% NewsDay 15/7/2020 ZIMBABWE’S poultry sector recorded a 13% drop in output after producing an average of 16,95 million day-old chicks in the first quarter of this year, Zimbabwe Poultry Association (ZPA) chairperson Solomon Zawe has said. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI In his latest industry update, Zawe said production of broiler …
President hands over motorcycles to boost extension officers capacity Chronicle 16/7/2020 President Mnangagwa receives motorbikes donated by Angelo Pereira World Motorcycle director (left), FSG managing director Steve Morland (centre) and Valley Seed managing director Themba Nkatazo in Harare yesterday. — Picture: Justin Mutenda Elita Chikwati, Harare Bureau The first batch of 500 motorcycles to …
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Best farm model earns ZimTrade global award Chronicle 16/7/2020 Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’S trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, has been nominated for the World Trade Promotion Organisation (WTPO) awards in recognition of its outstanding efforts in developing and facilitating the country’s exports. This is the first time ZimTrade and the country have been nominated …
3 000ha ready for winter maize 0 July 15, 2020 1:38 PM Source: 3 000ha ready for winter maize | Herald (Top Stories) Masvingo Bureau More than 3000 hectares of irrigated land has been prepared for a winter crop of maize and traditional grains in the Lowveld in a joint venture between Government and private enterprises. Government, …
JUST IN: $300 million cotton payments locked in Ecocash merchant lines 0 July 15, 2020 2:57 PM Source: JUST IN: $300 million cotton payments locked in Ecocash merchant lines | The Herald Herald Reporter More than 400 000 small-scale farming households are suffering badly because the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe cannot pay the $300 million it owes them …
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4 customs dry ports designated 0 July 16, 2020 2:04 AM Source: 4 customs dry ports designated | The Herald Minister Mthuli Ncube Business Reporter Government has designated Masvingo, Bulawayo, Makuti and Mutare as the country’s customs dry ports, according to a Statutory Instrument 55 of 2020 gazetted by Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube. The customs …