Category: Newspaper Articles

Fight against hunger begins…Farmers invited for $500m command agriculture August 12, 2016 Local News VP Mnangagwa Felex Share Harare Bureau—REGISTRATION of farmers willing to take part in the $500 million command agriculture has begun, with the Government yesterday inviting those interested in the scheme to register with Agritex officers in their respective areas. Addressing journalists in Harare yesterday, …

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Green mealies: Sure way to cash in! August 11, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Green mealies production is one venture with a very lucrative return on investment Farayi Zvavamwe : Correspondent Agriculture is the backbone of the Zimbabwean economy and most farmers in both rural and urban areas grow maize, which is the nation’s staple. When one …

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Gvt, Oxfam aids drought-stricken Matobo August 11, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Villagers from Dewe Village in Ward 17, Matobo District receive their food rations Sydney Kawadza : Senior Features Writer It is 2 o’clock in the afternoon and people are teeming at Ntunjambila Shopping Centre in Matobo District, Matabeleland South. The bustling crowd is different from villagers …

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Farmers must heed weather forecasts August 11, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis This cropping season those with irrigated crops can plant early such that by the time heavy rains come, they will be reaping and will not feel the full effect of the La Nina The auction tobacco marketing season came to a close on Friday …

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AFZ installs new peanut butter production line August 11, 2016 Business Business Reporter Associated Foods Zimbabwe, producer of peanut butter and jam spreads, is eyeing the export market after successfully installing a state-of-the-art production line. The production line was financed by a $2 million investment from the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, Norfund. The peanut butter production …

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Seed Co winter cereals sales drop 27pc August 11, 2016 Business Seed Co Holdings group chief executive Morgan Nzwere (left), outgoing group chairman Pat Rooney (centre) and group finance director John Matorofa pose for a photo at the company’s annual general meeting yesterday Tinashe Makichi : Business Reporter Listed seed producer, Seed Co Holdings Limited experienced a …

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