Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
No joy for Sadc as ban on ivory trade is upheld October 25, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis CorrespondentThe recent international conference on trade in endangered species held in South Africa offered little joy for southern Africa as key expectations were not met. Despite consensus from most countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to lift …
Competition in fresh food markets October 27, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Many consumers now prefer open markets where agricultural commodities are delivered straight from the farm Charles Dhewa —A few years ago, it appeared supermarkets were the only place where consumers would find fresh fruits and vegetables in African cities. The situation has changed dramatically. …
‘Don’t despair, rains are coming’ October 27, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis The rainy season will provide a boost to the national herd which was reduced by the El-Nino induced drought Sifelani Tsiko Syndication WriterFarmers should not despair and should continue with land preparations for the 2016-2017 cropping season despite the late onset of rains, weather …
How livestock made its way to southern Africa October 27, 2016 Africa, Business Karim Sadr Correspondent —Much of South Africa has good grazing for livestock. And sheep, goats and cattle have played an important role in the history of the region’s diverse cultures. But how did these animals get here?For a long time scholars were convinced that the …
Zinwa drought mitigation interventions bring hope October 28, 2016 Business The current drought has had devastating effects in many communities around the country. Zimbabwe, like other Southern African countries, received below normal rainfall as a result of El Nino. This resulted in huge crop losses on the part of farmers while a large number of cattle …
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LATEST: Matabeleland South receives Command Agric inputs October 25, 2016 Local News, Top Stories Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau Matabeleland South province has started receiving farming inputs meant for the implementation of the government’s Targeted Command Agriculture scheme, with some districts already distributing to the registered farmers, the provincial programme coordinator, Mr Judiya Ncube has said.Mr Ncube said they had registered around 69 …
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Drip irrigation brings hope in face of climate change October 27, 2016 Local News (file pic from driptech.com) Buhle Nkomo —Ketie Chapata (43) a small scale tobacco farmer based in Odzi in Manicaland Province could not contain her excitement after the successful installation of a drip facility at her plot last Friday. “I am over the moon. …
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Govt to avail $36m for cotton inputs October 25, 2016 Business Government will avail approximately $36 million towards the cotton inputs support scheme for the 2016-2017 farming season as it seeks to achieve lint exports of 90 000 tonnes under the five year Cotton to Clothing strategy Harare BureauGovernment will avail approximately $36 million towards the …
Govt releases $20m for Tokwe-Mukosi Dam October 25, 2016 Business THE Government has released $20 million for the completion of one of the country’s largest dams, Tokwe-Mukosi, before the end of the year, the Infrastructural Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has said. The project’s costs vary, with figures ranging from $117 million to $200 million. Upon …
Taxation of motoring benefits October 27, 2016 Business A MOTORING benefit, which an employer may offer to an employee for usage of a motor vehicle as part of the employee’s conditions of employment, is liable to Pay As You Earn (PAYE). The motoring benefit granted in this case constitutes remuneration and should be subjected to PAYE …