Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Monetary Policy Statement 1 October 2018
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New town planned for Kanyemba
New town planned for Kanyemba – NewsDay Zimbabwe 2/10/2018 GOVERNMENT has announced plans to set up a service centre in Kanyemba, along the Zambezi Valley, Mashonaland Central province, as well as initiate various developmental projects, including irrigation facilities for the community that has suffered marginalisation for years. BY EVERSON MUSHAVA At the weekend, five …
Govt amends mbanje-growing regulations
Govt amends mbanje-growing regulations – NewsDay Zimbabwe 2/10/2018 GOVERNMENT has gazetted Statutory Instrument (SI 178/2018) to facilitate amendment of the Dangerous Drugs (Production of Cannabis for Medicinal and Scientific Use) SI 62/2018 by cutting the application fee for production of cannabis from the previous $50 000 to $10 000. BY VENERANDA LANGA The SI, …
Power cuts leave farmers counting losses
Power cuts leave farmers counting losses The Herald 2/10/2018 Sydney Mubaiwa Masvingo Correspondent Plot-holders at Mabvute and Nyatare irrigation schemes, which cover over 120 hectares are counting their losses after their winter wheat and maize crop was severely affected by power outages. Recurrent power cuts are being blamed for projected poor winter wheat …
Agritrade surpasses target
Agritrade surpasses target The Herald 2/10/2018 Ishemunyoro Chingwere Business Reporter TOBACCO contracting firm, Agritrade Leaf Tobacco (ALT), has surpassed its own target of contract farmers and has so far contracted 6 500 tobacco farmers and is now in the process of formalising the contracts with the Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB). The firm …
Cottco distributes inputs to farmers
Cottco distributes inputs to farmers The Herald 2/10/2018 Business Reporter THE Cotton Company of Zimbabwe has started distributing inputs for this season, with farmers applauding the company for the timely disbursements, which they say will enable them to plant on time and improve their yields potential. Zimbabwe’s cotton production reached 130 000 tonnes …
Economy to grow 6,3pc — minister
Economy to grow 6,3pc — minister The Herald 2/10/2018 Africa Moyo Senior Business Reporter FINANCE and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube yesterday said the economy will grow by 6,3 percent this year as signs of recovery continue to show, albeit at a slow pace. Prof Ncube said this yesterday in Harare while …
170 exhibitors attend Masvingo Agriculture show
170 exhibitors attend Masvingo Agriculture show The Chronicle 2/10/2018 Walter Mswazie in Masvingo A TOTAL of 170 exhibitors showcased their products at this year’s Masvingo Agriculture show, which ended here on Sunday, depicting a more than 60 percent increase in participation compared to the previous year. Guest of honour and Masvingo Minister of …
Sable Chemicals pleads for Govt support
Sable Chemicals pleads for Govt support The Chronicle Midlands Correspondent SOLE Ammonium Nitrate (AN) fertiliser producer, Sable Chemicals, has appealed for Government support in securing foreign currency to beef up production and meet demand ahead of the 2018/19 summer cropping season. Board chairman, Dr Shingi Mutasa, revealed the company was facing serious production …
Supply of flour to confectioners suspended
UPDATED: Supply of flour to confectioners suspended The Chronicle 2/10/2018 Elita Chikwati, Harare Bureau THE Grain Millers’ Association of Zimbabwe has suspended with immediate effect supply of bread and self-raising flour to biscuit and confectionery baking entities to prioritise major bread bakers. The suspension will be reviewed after 14 days when local and …