Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
VP Mphoko defends Matobo farmer July 4, 2016 Local News Mashudu Netsianda Senior ReporterVICE-President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday reiterated that white commercial farmer Mr Peter Cunningham will stay put at disputed Maleme Farm in Matobo district despite dissenting voices from some politicians in Matabeleland South province. VP Mphoko made the remarks as he distributed an additional 3,000 chicks …
Farmers want a break SUNDAY MAIL REPORTER 1 DAY AGO Livingstone MarufuFARMERS want Government to direct banks to reduce lending rates for farming to become a viable venture and ensure food security. Planning has already begun for the next summer cropping season and farmers say until the cost of borrowing is pegged at “reasonable” levels, the …
US$50m spent on sugar imports By ZimSitRep_M | July 3, 2016 1 Comment Source: US$50m spent on sugar imports | The Sunday Mail Jul 3, 2016 Africa Moyo in Victoria FallsZimbabwe imported crude oil and sugar worth at least US$50 million in the first half of 2016 — a clear indication of the agricultural sector’s poor performance last season. Authorities attribute this …
At last, a 99-year lease breakthrough By ZimSitRep_M | July 3, 2016 2 Comments Source: At last, a 99-year lease breakthrough | The Sunday Mail Jul 3, 2016 Africa Moyo and Livingstone MarufuNinety-nine-year farm leases are now bankable collateral, and land reform beneficiaries will soon be able to access agro-loans on the strength of those documents, a Cabinet minister has said. Though …
Ariston records 32pc loss July 1, 2016 Business Business Reporter AGRO-CONCERN, Ariston Holdings revenue for the half-year ended March 2016 slipped 32 percent to $3,8 million on reduced potato production due to the poor start to the rainy season and erratic utility supplies. Zimbabwe experienced a late onset to the rainy season due to the El Nino …
‘Police roadblocks threat to ease of doing business’ July 1, 2016 Local News, Top Stories Adv Mudenda From Lloyd Gumbo in VICTORIA FALLSDelegates attending the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce Congress here have rapped the police for mounting a chain of roadblocks on the roads saying they were an impediment to the Ease of Doing Business. National …
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Irrigation boost for 5 000 Chiredzi folk July 1, 2016 Local News VP Mnangagwa George Maponga in MasvingoGovernment has completed the rehabilitation of Chilonga Irrigation Scheme that will benefit over 5 000 villagers in the arid Chiredzi district. The rehabilitation of the 200-hectare Chilonga Irrigation Scheme is part of the ongoing thrust to create a greenbelt …
Cargo stuck as importers struggle for permits July 1, 2016 Local News Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge BureauCommercial cargo has been stuck at Beitbridge Border Post for the past seven days as importers struggle to get permits to ship goods that are restricted from Open General Import Licence under Statutory Instrument (SI) number 64 of 2016. The SI tightens …
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Blending agric and tourism in Zim June 30, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Charles Dhewa As confirmed by the recent Sanganai/Hlangani tourism expo held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwean tourism is associated with travel, recreation and pleasure only. In the African context where most economies are agro-based, the notion of tourism should be expanded to embrace knowledge sharing and …