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MSU to get mbanje licence 16/4/2019 The Herald Munyaradzi Musiiwa Midlands Correspondent Midlands State University (MSU) has applied for a licence to grow mbanje for medicinal purposes following Government’s legalisation of marijuana farming last year. Addressing students at MSU during a public lecture in Gweru, Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister …
Firms receive fuel refunds 16/4/2019 The Chronicle Business Reporter Government has started processing refunds on the fuel Excise duty component of higher fuel prices incurred by businesses after the Government hiked fuel prices in January to curb speculative buying that was worsening fuel shortages. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, which is the processing agent, said …
Commercialisation of small scale farmers is critical to Africa’s transformation to a global breadbasket – Zimbabwe Situation 16/4/2019 At the recent GTR Africa Trade Finance conference held in Cape Town, I had the good fortune to moderate a panel discussion entitled Filling the breadbasket: The importance of a thriving agribusiness sector. Panel participants included Niren …
Tobacco income down 76% – NewsDay Zimbabwe 15/4/2019 BY FIDELITY MHLANGA TOBACCO sales have generated $19,4 million in the first 17 days of the marketing season this year compared to $81 million realised over the same period last year, statistics from the industry regulator have shown. According to the Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) …
Shiri ejects A2 farmers from Tongaat houses – NewsDay Zimbabwe 15/4/2019 BY GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA Lands minister Perrance Shiri (pictured) has ejected new A2 sugarcane farmers who grabbed Tongaat Hulett houses and evicted company employees in the process, claiming they had five-year leases. In a letter addressed to Zanu PF legislator for Zaka North, Robison …
Siltation destroys Chilonga Irrigation Scheme – NewsDay Zimbabwe 15/4/2019 BY GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA Modern equipment at Chilonga irrigation scheme is lying idle after siltation diverted Runde River’s course, Zanu PF Chiredzi South legislator Kalisto Gwanetsa said. Siltation pushed the river course to more than 300m away from where water used to be drawn, resulting in …
TRB unveils disease-resistant potato 15/4/2019 The Herald Mashonaland West Bureau The Tobacco Research Board has introduced potato mini tubers that develop potato seed for crops and plants that are resistant to a variety of viruses and diseases. Developed under the plant tissue culture, a process of raising plants from single cells or tissues sections, …
Arda to set up export zone in Mbire district 15/4/2019 The Herald Nesia Mhaka recently in Mbire The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) is setting up an export procurement hub for horticultural crops at its Muzarabani Estate to increase outgrower participation in Mbire District. Speaking during a tour of Mushumbi Estate last week, …
Hungwe hails Seed Co 15/4/2019 The Herald Ellen Chasokela Herald Reporter Zanu-PF Secretary for Production and Labour Cde Josaya Hungwe has commended Seed Co for its continuous hardwork in ensuring that the nation has enough seed for farmers to produce grain and boost national food security. Speaking during a Seed Co tour at Stapleford …
Chief in court over illicit land deals 15/4/2019 The Herald Michael Magoronga Midlands Correspondent A Gokwe traditional leader last week appeared before the courts for his alleged hand in an illicit land deal that took place in 2011. Chief Misheck Njelele (59) allegedly divided a farm in Chemagora area into smaller pieces of land …