Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Command Agric farmers urged to register for stop order May 16, 2017 Local News Elita Chikwati, Harare BureauTHE Government has called on farmers and institutions that grew maize under the special maize import substitution programme (Command Agriculture) to register for a stop order with the Grain Marketing Board. Those caught side marketing their produce would be blocked …
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South African bank concludes $120 million package for Zesa May 16, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Prosper Ndlovu, Business EditorSTANDARD Bank Group says it has finalised a $120 million debt package with the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) for the rehabilitation of existing power generation infrastructure at Kariba South Hydro and Hwange Thermal Power Stations. The deal is set to …
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‘Bring corrupt officials to book’ By ZimSitRep_M | May 15, 2017 0 Comment Source: ‘Bring corrupt officials to book’ | The Herald May 15, 2017 Daniel Nemukuyu Senior ReporterReligious leaders and politicians have expressed concern over the protection given to “some thieves and corrupt officials” who are stealing public funds and stalling the development of the nation. Addressing scores of people at …
Zim wildlife boss fired after $3m rhino horn goes missing: Report By ZimSitRep_M | May 15, 2017 1 Comment The head of Zimbabwe’s wildlife authority has been fired following the disappearance of rhino horns worth $3 million two years ago, a report says. Source: Zim wildlife boss fired after $3m rhino horn goes missing: Report | News24 2017-05-15 Harare – The …
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Zim switches to new malaria drug By ZimSitRep_M | May 15, 2017 0 Comment Source: Zim switches to new malaria drug – DailyNews Live Bridget Mananavire 15 May 2017 HARARE – Zimbabwe has launched a new treatment for malaria, marking thelatest step in a program to stem growing resistance to older treatmentssuch as chloroquine. This comes as multidrug-resistant …
Zim tobacco output rebounds By ZimSitRep_M | May 15, 2017 0 Comment Source: Zim tobacco output rebounds – DailyNews Live STAFF WRITER 15 May 2017 HARARE – Zimbabwe’s tobacco production has so far outpaced the previousyear by most measures including volume and value sold. Production and sales of tobacco rose from 66,8million kg in the priorseason to 87,9 …
Walter Mzembi warns RSA against following Zimbabwe and Marxism by: Steve Johnson in Bangkok and Joseph Cotterill in Johannesburg A Zimbabwean cabinet minister has warned South Africa against copying Harare’s disastrous land reform agenda. Zimbabwe collapsed into economic chaos after President Robert Mugabe implemented a land reform programme in 2000 that led to …
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Zim fails to export sweet potatoes since 2012 May 15, 2017 in Business ZIMBABWE has not exported sweet potatoes in the European Union (EU) since 2012, despite vast opportunities the bloc presents, latest information from ZimTrade have shown. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI Sweet potatoes Information gathered from ZimTrade, the country’s export promotion body revealed the huge demand for …
Secret to enhancing crop productivity May 15, 2017 Business John Basera Bumper HarvestAgriculture occupies a central place in the Zimbabwe’s economy and has the potential to significantly reduce poverty, enhance economic recovery and growth and also entrench economic stability. Because of the continual increase in the county’s population and the consequent necessity for the intensification of food …
Climate change: Your coffee cup will be hit May 15, 2017 Business If the coffee sector does not adapt to climate change the taste of coffee will become bitter and yet still cost more Jeffrey Gogo Climate StoryBAD news for coffee drinkers – climate change is threatening your morning dose of the beloved beverage. That balanced rich …
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