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Bring closure to land reform — Mangoma April 20, 2016 Local News Elton Mangoma Herald ReporterRenewal Democrats of Zimbabwe leader Mr Elton Mangoma yesterday urged Government to float land compensation bonds redeemable over a long period to bring closure to the land question to improve productivity. Addressing journalists in the capital, Mr Mangoma conceded that the …
‘Beef cartels distort livestock prices on domestic market’ April 20, 2016 Business Prosper Ndlovu, Business EditorPRIVATE livestock buyers and abattoirs have been accused of distorting the price of livestock on the domestic market thereby disadvantaging famers who do not derive full value for their produce. Findings by the parliamentary portfolio committee on lands, agriculture, mechanisation and …
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Irrigation holds key to Sadc food security April 18, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Fortious Nhambura Correspondent Development of irrigation infrastructure will allow the region to grow crops all year round and not only depend on climatic conditions. Agriculture is an engine for socio-economic development in most countries in Southern Africa. However, the sector is experiencing some challenges …
Treat agriculture as business, Africa urged April 18, 2016 Business Mr Adesina Business ReporterAFRICA spends an estimated $35 billion on food imports annually despite having more than two thirds of the world’s arable land, the African Development Bank has said. “How is it that the continent with two-thirds of the world’s arable land and plentiful water …
ZPC gears for winter demand April 18, 2016 Business Golden Sibanda recently in HwangeThe Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) is targeting to ramp up power generation at its Hwange Thermal Power Station to 700 megawatts from 484MW in preparation for higher demand during the winter period. Hwange Power Station general manager Engineer Joshua Chirikutsi said ZPC is …
Govt raises $35m for Tokwe-Mukosi Dam April 16, 2016 Local News, Top Stories Minister Muchinguri-Kashiri From George Maponga in CHIVIConstruction of Tokwe-Mukosi Dam in Chivi is set to resume early next month after Government secured $35 million required to complete the project. The Italian contractor that had abandoned the project due to non-payment of outstanding money is expected …
Farmers hail land reform programme April 19, 2016 Local News Harare BureauFarmers across the country are grateful to the government for addressing land imbalances through the land reform programme, as this has resulted in improved livelihoods and easier property acquisition. Most of the farmers said the main reason for the liberation struggle was the land issue and …
Winter wheat bounces back SUNDAY MAIL REPORTER APRIL 17, 2016 Livingstone MarufuGovernment has projected the winter wheat hectarage to increase from last year’s 3 000 to 50 000ha in 2016 on the back of readily-available bank loans and affordable water and electricity.At its peak, the crop topped 325 000 tonnes, but plumetted to 158 tonnes …
Should farmers grown wheat this winter season? 0 Opinions April 14, 2016 By Own Correspondent There is a limitation to the alternative crops that farmers can grow in winter. By Peter Gambara IT is only a month before the winter wheat planting season starts and many farmers are wondering whether they should venture into growing wheat …
6 300 families face eviction from Chiredzi farm Posted on April 17, 2016 by ZimSitRep_M — 1 Comment ↓ Source: 6 300 families face eviction from Chiredzi farm – Sunday News Apr 17, 2016 Walter Mswazie Masvingo CorrespondentABOUT 300 families settled at Samba Ranch Farm in Chiredzi are facing eviction to pave way for businessman Mr Moses Chingwena who was reportedly granted a …