Swine Fever outbreak

Swine Fever outbreak   Herald 12/5/2020  South Africa has detected an outbreak of African Swine Fever in Eastern Cape Province, Fin24 reported, citing Thoko Didiza, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The outbreak was discovered after veterinary services conducted tests on dead animals in the Amathole District Municipality last month, the Cape Town-based website …

Farmers urged to invest in solar plants

Farmers urged to invest in solar plants Chronicle 12/5/2020   Minister Fortune Chasi Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau Energy and Power Development Minister Advocate Fortune Chasi has encouraged commercial farmers in Matabeleland provinces to pool resources and invest in solar plants to enhance agricultural production. He said power supply was one of the major requirements of …

US avails US$19,8m for Zim food security projects

US avails US$19,8m for Zim food security projects   Chronicle 12/5/2020  Business Reporter The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a new five-year US$19,8 million programme to combat food insecurity in Zimbabwe. In a statement yesterday, the agency said the programme, which would be rolled out in the country in the next few …

Enter into joint ventures: VP Chiwenga

Enter into joint ventures: VP Chiwenga  Herald 9/5/2020   Vice President Constantino Chiwenga (left) tours Bally Vaughan Farm with director production Mr Barry Stewart and managing director Mr Ben Mavros (far right), while Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Perrance Shiri (second from right) and other delegates look on in Goromonzi yesterday. — Picture: …

Police declare war on illegal panners

Police declare war on illegal panners Herald 11/5/2020   Fungai Lupande Mash Central Bureau The Officer Commanding ZRP Mashonaland Central Commissioner David Mahoya has declared war against illegal alluvial gold miners along Mazowe River which supplies water to Bindura and Shamva. Police have established a permanent base at Bindura water treatment plant and are increasing …

‘Constant power supply to continue’

‘Constant power supply to continue’ Herald 11/5/2020   Herald Reporter Residential areas are likely to continue receiving uninterrupted power during the extended lockdown period despite the recent partial re-opening of industries, a senior Government official has said. President Mnangagwa on May 1, extended the national lockdown by two more weeks and downgraded it to Level …