Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Gwanda South rural farmers struggle to keep elephants away 10/7/2019 The Chronicle Sifelani Tsiko To tourists and other people in faraway lands, elephants are some of the most beloved and affectionate animals in the world. But, to Tsepile Nare of Pathana Village in Gwanda South constituency close to the confluence of Shashe and Tuli …
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No water indefinitely!. . . Bulawayo water woes get worse 10/7/2019 The Chronicle Nqobile Tshili/Andile Tshuma, Chronicle Reporters THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) yesterday indefinitely shutdown water supplies to the entire city to stabilise water levels at its reservoirs, worsening residents’ water woes. Only hospitals, industry, mines and the Central Business District have been exempted …
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Agric official quizzed over $2bn expenditure Source: Agric official quizzed over $2bn expenditure – NewsDay Zimbabwe July 9, 2019 BY VENERANDA LANGA AGRICULTURE permanent secretary Ringson Chitsiko was yesterday quizzed by the Tendai Biti-led Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over shambolic 2017 accounts, which revealed that the ministry consumed a $2 billion budget with no supporting vouchers …
‘Step up roll out of solar power mini grids’ 9/7/2019 The Herald Sifelani Tsiko recently in Gwanda Zimbabwe must step up the roll out of solar power mini grids countrywide to reduce its energy import bill and save foreign currency, Minister of State in Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s office Evelyne Ndlovu has said. She …
New FMD strain: Zim on high alert 9/7/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Zimbabwe is on high alert following the emergence of new strains of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) serotypes O and A, which cause severe clinical diseases and deaths in pigs and small ruminants such as goats and sheep. The strains …
Tobacco deliveries surpass target 9/7/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Tobacco deliveries have surpassed the national projected production target of 185,7 million kilogrammes, with farmers having delivered 211 million kilogrammes since the marketing season started in March. A record 252 million kilogrammes was delivered to the market during the 2017 marketing season. Statistics …
Bread supplies to improve 9/7/2019 The Chronicle Harare Bureau Bread supplies are set to improve in the coming days following the arrival of 19 000 tonnes of wheat which was bonded in Beira. The wheat was released after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe paid US$7 million last week. The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe …
Cyanide poisoning fears in Hwange. . .7 jumbos found dead at National Park 9/7/2019 The Chronicle Leonard Ncube ,Victoria Falls Reporter SEVEN elephants were found dead in Hwange National Park on Saturday in a suspected case of cyanide poisoning. Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) rangers conducting routine patrols found elephant carcasses …
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Chasi pushes for duty free solar equipment imports 9/7/2019 The Chronicle Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu , Gwanda Correspondent ENERGY and Power Development Minister, Advocate Fortune Chasi, says modalities are being put in place to ensure solar products are imported duty free to increase investment in renewable energy across the country. Speaking in an interview during a visit …
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Gwenhoro Dam running dry: Zinwa 8/7/2019 The Herald Munyaradzi Musiiwa Midlands Correspondent A potential water disaster is looming in Gweru amid indications that main potable water supplier, Gwenhoro Dam, is now at 18 percent capacity and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) is on the verge of decommissioning the main water source. The dire …