Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Maleme Ranch saga angers Matabeleland AN unprecedented move by chiefs, villagers, political parties and civic groups to gang up in resisting the takeover of Maleme Ranch, in Matobo, Matabeleland South by State spy Rodney Mashingaidze showcases ethnic-driven frustrations over perceived dominance of people from the region by outsiders, analysts said. NQOBANI NDLOVU STAFF REPORTER Such …
Depoliticise Agricultural Policy’ Staff Reporter 5 Feb 2015 ZIMBABWE requires a clearly defined agricultural policy to allow for increased production and ensure food security, agricultural experts said. The increase in communal tobacco farmers has raised concern as the custodians of grain production in the country are now concentrating on cash crop production. Statistics from the Tobacco …
New farming policies need to be explored January 7, 2015 in Columnists, Opinion Zimbabwe has been receiving quite a significant amount of rain lately. For many, this is a sign of revival. The country’s economy has always been agro-based, meaning the agricultural sector forms the foundation for the success of all other sectors. The economy has not …
Biggie Matiza threatens white farmers Posted on January 6, 2015 by ZimSitRep_M via Biggie Matiza threatens white farmers 05 January 2015 THE newly-appointed Mashonaland East provincial Minister of State, Joel Biggie Matiza, has threatened to evict the remaining white commercial farmers in the province, claiming that they continued to illegally farm through unsanctioned and corrupt deals. Matiza told the state …
Resettled farmers to lose land Posted on October 23, 2014 by ZimSitRep_M — 6 Comments ↓ Resettled farmers to lose land 23 October 2014 by Nelson Sibanda Impoverished A1 farmers are in panic mode following reports that Zanu (PF)’s December congress is planning to sub-divide their land into plots and allocate them to party youths. A1 farmers in Mashonaland Central and …
Jabulani Sibanda defends farm invaders Posted on September 15, 2014 15 September 2014 by Jeffrey Muvundusi BULAWAYO – War veterans leader Jabulani Sibanda said youths in Bulawayo who invaded farms on the outskirts of the city were victims of the current poor economic situation. Zanu PF activists riding under the auspices of Bulawayo Chapter of Youth in …
Kick out remaining whites — Mugabe September 6, 2014 in News PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe yesterday said Zimbabweans should get rid of British remnants in the farming areas. NUNURAI JENA Speaking at the installation of Chiefs Alfred Tome Beperere and Johannes Kanyoka Chidziva of Zvimba at Murombedzi growth point, Mugabe said traditional leaders should not worry about land …
Zanu PF invades Dabengwa’s farm SCORES of militant Zanu PF supporters have invaded Zapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa’s Rudy Farm in Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North claiming he is underutilising it.. NQOBANI NDLOVU/BENSON DUBE The Zanu PF supporters from various high-density suburbs of Bulawayo, claiming to have the blessings of the party’s top brass, yesterday vowed to stay …
Mugabe aide kicks out 75 SEVENTY-FIVE people, comprising families of workers at Centenary Farm in the Figtree area of Matabeleland South, were on Tuesday night thrown out of their dwellings by deputy chief secretary in the office of the President Ray Ndhlukula’s representatives. Njabulo NcubeDeputy Editor Ndhlukula is trying to seize Centenary Farm owned by …
Time to put a stop on farm invasions Posted on August 7, 2014 by ZimSitRep_M — 4 Comments ↓ via Time to put a stop on farm invasions 7 August 2014 STOPPING new invasion of farms by top government and Zanu PF officials is the public’s number one priority with regard to bringing back some economic normalcy in the country. Zimbabwe’s economy …