New farmers can restore Zim’s bread basket status

Mr Chabikwa Oliver Kazunga recently in Chegutu FARMERS who acquired land under the land redistribution programme have potential to restore the country to its  bread basket status in the Southern African Development Community (Sadc), Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union (ZCFU) past president Wonder Chabikwa has said. In 2000, the country embarked on the successful Land Reform […] …
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Communal irrigations under establishment ahead of Gwayi-Shangani water

Lake Gwayi-Shangani construction is expected to provide a permanent water solution for Bulawayo and Matabeleland region. Bongani Ndlovu-Bulawayo Bureau COMMUNAL irrigation schemes are already being developed while commercial ones will be developed along the pipeline from Lake Gwayi-Shangani to Bulawayo to spur rural development in five districts of Matabeleland North province. There are plans not […] …
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PPC Zim trading beyond forecasts

PPC Zimbabwe continues to trade ahead of expectations even though trading conditions remain challenging due to the macro-economic environment Business Reporter Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) says its local unit PPC Zimbabwe continues to trade ahead of expectations driven by growth in sales supported by strong demand from the Government infrastructure projects and retail sales. Experts […] …
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Consumers blast profiteering as basic goods prices stabilise

Some businesses have taken steps to cut prices of their products while others have stabilised prices, as a result of the changes seen in recent weeks, at least behaving more honestly than those who were just pursuing higher profits.  Precious Manomano and Tina Musonza Consumers have expressed outrage over businesspeople who refuse to reduce or […] …
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Come and get permits, Harare tells urban farmers

Harare City Council acting corporate communications manager Mr Innocent Ruwende Sharon Shayanewako-Correspondent FOLLOWING Government’s recent announcement that 500 000 urban households would benefit from its Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme, Harare City Council has challenged interested farmers to secure permits and do their activities legally. In an interview on Friday, Harare City Council acting corporate communications manager Mr […] …
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Irrigation schemes start to sprout at Lake Gwayi-Shangani

Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter COMMUNAL Irrigation schemes are already being developed while commercial ones will follow along the pipeline from Lake Gwayi-Shangani to Bulawayo to spur rural development in five districts of Matabeleland North province. There are plans not only to provide irrigation water but to also generate hydro-electricity and set up fisheries. The construction […] …
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Manama pupils led their teacher to the armed struggle

Mashudu Netsianda in Zvishavane DRIVEN by the desire to liberate the country from the yoke of colonialism, Cde Obert Matshalaga (71) together with about 400 learners from Manama Mission School in Matabeleland South province, trudged through the perilous bushes under the cover of darkness oblivious to the danger of being killed by Rhodesian soldiers. It […] …
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President places shunned heroes in spotlight

Zvamaida Murwira, Harare Bureau Government will give a holistic account of the country’s liberation struggle by honouring forgotten heroes such as the late Reverend Ndabaningi Sithole and Cde James Chikerema among others for their contributions despite areas of weaknesses, President Mnangagwa has said. The Head of State and Government said this yesterday while delivering a […] …
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