Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Chinamasa mulls power tariff review December 15, 2016 Local News Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter— There is need to review current power tariffs upwards to fund several power projects most of which are being financed by multilateral financial institutions from Eastern countries, Finance and Economic Development Patrick Chinamasa, has said.Minister Chinamasa said he would soon distribute a position …
2017 tobacco marketing preps begin December 15, 2016 Local News Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter— The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board has licensed three auction floors and 19 contract buyers as preparations for the 2017 marketing season intensify.TIMB communications manager Mr Isheunesu Moyo confirmed the development yesterday. He said the floors could open early. “We have licensed …
New cotton producer price announced December 15, 2016 Business Cotton bales THE Government has announced a $0.55 per kilogramme pre-planting cotton producer price which includes a bonus of $0.10. The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) would before end of the year start giving 10 cents adjustment to farmers who sold their cotton this year, ZBCtv reported. …
Met Office warns of flooding December 15, 2016 Local News Pamela Shumba, Senior ReporterThe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of heavy rains and potential flooding in some parts of the country until December 22. The department last week urged people to brace for heavy rains associated with violent winds up to December 10, with high chances …
Bakers cry foul over 19% hike in wheat prices December 13, 2016 in Business PLAYERS in the baking industry are crying foul over the increase of prices of flour by 19% in the last quarter of the year, saying the move was likely to have devastating effects on the sector. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI National Bakers’ Association of …
Dam levels still critically low at 37,9%: Zinwa December 14, 2016 in News ZIMBABWE National Water Authority (Zinwa) chief executive officer, Jefter Sakupwanya has said dam levels in most parts of the country are still critically low, despite heavy rains received in some regions. By KHANYILE MLOTSHWA Addressing stakeholders at a Matabeleland water crisis workshop in Bulawayo …
Don’t keep large sums of cash at home’ December 14, 2016 Crime & Courts Chief Supt Nyathi Reason Razao Herald Reporter THE Zimbabwe Republic Police has urged members of the public not to keep large amounts of cash in their houses and business premises. The ZRP’s remarks come in the wake of recent reports of robbers terrorising residents …
FAO intervention pays off for Chivi folks December 14, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Sifelani Tsiko —For Tendai Muzondo, a farmer from Chiokoyo village in Ward 10 of Chivi district in the south-central part of Zimbabwe, livestock means everything. Her ability to survive largely depends on the well-being of her cow called “Stuff”. In addition, her family’s …
Govt to boost national herd December 14, 2016 Local News Elita Chikwati: Senior Agriculture Reporter Government plans to boost the national herd by 300 000 beasts next year. Zimbabwe has 5.5 million cattle and the intention is to increase the population to 5.8 million by end of next year.Presenting the 2017 national budget recently, Finance and Economic Development …
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Be cautious this rainy season December 14, 2016 Opinion & Analysis The rainy season has begun and the nation is happy with a prospect of a good agricultural harvest after two successive failed seasons. Most parts of the country have received decent rainfall over the past week or so and farmers are busy working …