Chinamasa says government blundered in allowing invasion of timber plantations

Chinamasa says government blundered in allowing invasion of timber plantations National Report February 21, 2017By Own Correspondent Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa FINANCE Minister Patrick Chinamasa says government made a mistake in allowing landless blacks to invade timber plantations in the east of the country at the height of the controversial land reform exercise 17 years ago. …

How African agricultural economies can balance opportunities, risks

How African agricultural economies can balance opportunities, risks February 22, 2017 in Business Risk has been part of life since time immemorial. Even before the dawn of modern banking, risk could not be separated from human survival opportunities such as hunting and gathering food. African forests teemed with dangerous animals, rendering hunting a risky adventure. One would …

17yrs later Lower Ncema Dam spills

17yrs later Lower Ncema Dam spills February 22, 2017 Local News Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle ReporterLOWER Ncema Dam finally spilled yesterday, 17 years after it last did so with the Bulawayo City Council saying water in its supply dams will last up to November 2020. Upper Ncema has to spill first before substantial amounts of water can collect …

Matabeleland beef production, politics

Matabeleland beef production, politics February 21, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis, Nick Mangwana – View from the Diaspora Beef production cannot be rehabilitated if we squeeze out those that have already invested in this and new producers need the support of the Government Nick Mangwana View fromMatabeleland South is a province which is attracting attention this year. …

For the umpteenth time, tobacco farmers be organised!

For the umpteenth time, tobacco farmers be organised! February 21, 2017 Business Obert Chifamba Agri InsightsThe 2017 tobacco marketing season starts on 15 March. A total of 82 305 farmers have registered with the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) to be growers for the 2016/17 season. And all things being equal, this is the number …

Tropical storm Dineo leaves hundreds homeless

Tropical storm Dineo leaves hundreds homeless February 21, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Members of the Air Force and police evacuate Tsholotsho flood victims yesterday Chronicle ReportersCYCLONE Dineo that was downgraded to a tropical storm before it hit the country on Friday has caused widespread destruction in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces leaving one person dead, hundreds homeless and …

Will the road network cope with grain movement?

Will the road network cope with grain movement? By ZimSitRep_M | February 20, 2017 1 Comment Source: Will the road network cope with grain movement? | The Herald February 20, 2017 Conrad Mwanawashe Bumper HarvestIN the last few months I had the privilege of travelling to different parts of the country starting with the Eastern Highlands, Manicaland and Mashonaland East and …

Zimbabwe battles poaching headache

  Zim battles poaching headache  BRIAN CHITEMBA 1 DAY AGO Brian Chitemba  Investigations EditorFOR decades, poaching has been a thorny issue for Zimbabwe and many other African countries. The rampant illegal killing of big game is threatening the survival of several species; and wildlife crime is on the rise due to an increased demand for illegally …

Government has scrapped the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on some basic commodities

Government scraps VAT  SUNDAY MAIL REPORTER 1 DAY AGO Grace Kaerasora and Tariro CharanduraGovernment has scrapped the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on some basic commodities through Statutory Instrument 26A of 2017 which repealed SI 20 of 2017.  This has seen most retailers reducing prices of basic goods to the old pricing regime before …

Understanding joint ventures, PPPs and contractual consortium

Understanding joint ventures, PPPs and contractual consortium February 20, 2017 in Business There are various forms by which the private sector works with the public sector in the provision of public service goods and services. PURCHASING & SUPPLY: NYASHA CHIZU The traditional means is the trading arrangements characterised by one off or short-term contracts, where the private …