Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Command Agriculture ropes in livestock farmers November 26, 2016 Local News Auxilia Katongomara, Chronicle ReporterMORE than 600 000 livestock farmers from Matabeleland and Masvingo provinces are set to benefit from the Government’s Command Agriculture programme. The Government has already identified the farmers and is working on various approaches to educate them on commercialisation. Responding to a question …
They are here: RBZ releases bond notes into market today November 28, 2016 Headlines, Top Stories Oliver Kazunga/Mashudu Netsianda, Senior ReportersTHE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is set to release bond notes into the market today in a move that is set to stimulate economic growth and ease cash shortages. RBZ Governor Dr John Mangudya said the bond …
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99-year leases documents now in use SUNDAY MAIL REPORTER 1 DAY AGO Livingstone Marufu —Government has approved a refined 99-year-lease document crafted after thorough consultations with financial institutions, in a move that is set to trigger massive capital injection into the agriculture sector through loans extended to farmers. The Sunday Mail has gathered that …
Policies and Regulations Impeding Growth of the Livestock Sector The agricultural sector in Zimbabwe currently contributes 11% to the gross domestic product (GDP) and primary production of livestock is estimated to contribute 22% of the agricultural GDP. However, these indicators exclude subtle benefits provided by the livestock sector which include contributions to human nutrition …
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DPC pushes for new Tetrad audit November 21, 2016 in Business THE Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) plans to institute a forensic audit into Tetrad Investment Bank as part of efforts to establish reasons behind the collapse of a number of banks in Zimbabwe in a bid to punish the culprits who have prejudiced depositors millions of dollars, …
Counting the cost of chaotic land reform November 25, 2016 in Business ZIMBABWE’S chaotic land reform exercise which began in 2000 continues to haunt the economy — 16 years on. Commercial farmers and formal agricultural structures have been destroyed and resultantly land has been rendered unbankable. By Taurai Mangudhla Currently, only about 4% of agricultural funding is …
Don’t despair, rains are coming – expert November 25, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis in this file photo, communal farmers prepare land for cropping Sifelani Tsiko Syndication Writer— Farmers should not despair and should continue with their land preparations for the 2016-2017 cropping season despite the late on-set of rains, weather expert and director of the Meteorological …
Hippo forecasts increase in sugar production November 25, 2016 Business Business Reporter— HIPPO Valley Estates estimates an increase in sugar industry production to rise to between 430 000 and 444 000 tonnes in the 2016 /17 season from 412 000 tonnes achieved last year.The weather forecast for the coming summer in the key growing and catchment …
Bulk water dealers must honour renewal deadline November 25, 2016 Business It is that time of the year when bulk water dealers across the country should once again come forward and renew their licences with the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA).With bulk water dealing activities on the rise, especially in Harare and Bulawayo due to the …
Govt allays fuel shortage fears November 25, 2016 Headlines, Top Stories Mr Mbiriri Abigail Mawonde Herald Correspondent— ZIMBABWE has enough fuel in stock and there is no need to panic over false social media reports suggesting a crisis, Government has said. Energy and Power Development Secretary Mr Partson Mbiriri disputed the fuel shortage claims as unfortunate.“There is an unfortunate …