Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Met Office allays Cyclone Enawo fears March 6, 2017 Local News Nyemudzai Kakore Herald CorrespondentThe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned Zimbabweans not to panic over tropical Cyclone Enawo, as it is still too far from the mainland to have any effect. Cyclone Enawo is brewing east of Madagascar and is likely to affect Zimbabwe if it …
Another tropical cyclone brewing March 4, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Fidelis Munyoro Chief Reporter—Another tropical cyclone is brewing east of Madagascar and is likely to affect Zimbabwe mid this month, the Meteorological Services Department has warned. A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating, low-pressure storm system characterised by very strong winds, thunderstorms and torrential rains. Depending on its location and …
$47m silos rehab begins March 4, 2017 Local News, Top Stories Grain Marketing Board acting general manager Mr Lawrence Jasi addresses members of the Lands, Agriculture and Irrigation Development parliamentary portfolio committee during a tour of GMB Aspindale depot yesterday. — Picture by Shelton Muchena Nyemudzai Kakore Herald CorrespondentThe Grain Marketing Board has started the rehabilitation of its …
Command Agric exceeds target March 6, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa (centre) is flanked by Minister of State for Harare Provincial Affairs Miriam Chikukwa (right) and the newly appointed Kuwadzana Extension Methodist Church in Zimbabwe Superintendent Reverend Victor Chidzambwa during his welcome ceremony in Kuwadzana, Harare yesterday. — (Picture by Memory Mangombe) Tendai Mugabe Senior ReporterThe …
ZimParks to embark on restocking exercise March 6, 2017 Business Fairness Moyana, Hwange CorrespondentTHE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) plans to roll out a wildlife restocking exercise in Hwange and Tsholotsho Districts as part of efforts to ensure communities derive benefits from the resource. The project falls under the Hwange Sanyati Biological Corridor (HSBC) and …
Rains break 64-year record March 6, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Bulawayo’s Lower Ncema Dam spills Pamela Shumba, Senior ReporterHEAVY rains that pounded Masvingo last Monday have broken a 64-year record for rains received in a day. Responding to questions sent by The Chronicle, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) yesterday said the 223mm received in Rupike in Masvingo within …
Maize growers to be paid on time: Min Made By ZimSitRep_M | March 5, 2017 1 Comment Source: Maize growers to be paid on time: Min Made – Sunday News Mar 5, 2017 Harare BureauMAIZE growers will be paid on time this summer marketing season as Government and other stakeholders have set aside US$450 million for countrywide grain purchases. In addition, …
State of major dams and water supply situation as at February 27 2017 February 28, 2017 Tsungie Shoriwa The country’s dams continue to record significant increases as a result of the torrential rains being received across the country. The majority of the major dams monitored by ZINWA are now full and spilling. Major gains have been …
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Processed meat – A growing part of global nutrition March 3, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis There is a fine range of Proudly Zimbabwean processed meat products available in a delicious variety of tastes and textures Zimbabwe is known as a meat loving nation, where meat makes the meal. Even in lean economic times it is …
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Prospects of bumper harvest high March 3, 2017 Local News Minister Joseph Made Farirai Machivenyika, Harare BureauThe country has over six months’ supply of maize held under the Strategic Grain Reserve while the area of all major crops planted this season has doubled due to the good rains and the support given to farmers under the Command …