Land expropriation: Mbeki slams ANC for deviating from non-racialism

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Land expropriation: Mbeki slams ANC for deviating from non-racialism     The Herald 26/9/2018 JOHANNESBURG. – Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has lashed out at the ANC, saying its new policy to expropriate land without compensation is a deviation from non-racialism, which is the party’s founding principle. This is contained in a 30-page leaked …

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Government pledges more support for farmers

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Government pledges more support for farmers     The Chronicle 26/9/2018 Thupeyo Muleya in Beitbridge LANDS, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Minister Air Marshal Perrance Shiri (Retired) says increased support is needed to capacitate new farmers for the country to achieve food security and boost export earnings. With Agriculture as the mainstay of the …

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ZRA rehabilitates Kariba Dam

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ZRA rehabilitates Kariba Dam      Source: ZRA rehabilitates Kariba Dam | Daily News 26/9/2018 HARARE – Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has embarked on a mission to rehabilitate the Kariba Dam and to develop two Hydro-Electric Scheme sites to secure the long-term safety and reliability of the Kariba Complex by December 2022. This came out in the board’s …

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Q2 egg production tumbles 12%

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Q2 egg production tumbles 12% – NewsDay Zimbabwe     25/9/2018 ZIMBABWE’S egg production tumbled by 12% to nine million eggs in the second quarter of 2018 as output by large-scale producers fell, according to a second quarter performance report by the Zimbabwe Poultry Association. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI In the report, chairperson Solomon Zawe revealed …

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‘Politicians underpaying farm workers’

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‘Politicians underpaying farm workers’ – NewsDay Zimbabwe     25/9/2018 Progressive Agriculture and Allied Industries Workers’ Union of Zimbabwe (PAAWUZ) says working conditions for most farm workers are appalling and need to be urgently addressed. Its leader, Raymond Sixpence (RS), told NewsDay (ND) senior reporter Obey Manayiti that the union is trying to engage government …

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Zimparks extends Vic Falls viewing time

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Zimparks extends Vic Falls viewing time     The Herald 25/9/2018 Ishemunyoro Chingwere  Business Reporter The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks), has extended cut off time to view the Victoria Falls from 7pm to 10pm and also introduced a coterie of activities as it moves to capitalise on the anticipated boom in tourism receipts. …

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Craft in $1,8bn solar partnership

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Craft in $1,8bn solar partnership     The Herald 25/9/2018 Enacy Mapakame Local property firm, Craft Properties Private Limited, has entered into partnership with a United States investor for $1,8 billion solar projects to be implemented across the country. On completion, the projects – anticipated to commence early next year – should add 900MW to …

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Solar power project for Guruve

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Solar power project for Guruve     The Herald 25/9/2018 Cletus Mushanawani Mash Central Bureau GURUVE Rural District Council has partnered Solartech on a 20-megawatt solar energy project that will supply power to the national grid. The local authority’s chief executive Mr Tinos Marisa, confirmed the development last week and said they had availed 40 hectares …

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GMB to open more collection points

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GMB to open more collection points     The Herald 25/9/2018 Wimbainashe Zhakata Mutare Correspondent THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) will open more collection points as part of efforts to de-congest its depots countrywide, an official has said. The move comes in the wake of complaints by farmers over delays in getting served at the depots …

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Grow appropriate crops, farmers urged

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Grow appropriate crops, farmers urged     The Herald 25/9/2018 Fortunate Gora Mash West Correspondent Farmers in Mashonaland West Province should grow appropriate crops guided by their geographical location to overcome the effects of the El Nino phenomenon predicted by the Meteorological Services Department. In an interview recently, Mashonaland West provincial crop and livestock officer Mrs …

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