Precious Manomano Herald Reporter More growers should take up production of the shisha tobacco varieties this season says the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) following better opportunities as exports of this variety can easily increase. Shisha tobacco deliveries for the current season have so far reached over 100 000kg, a positive step towards transforming […] …
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Growing tobacco empowers smallholder farmers
Precious Manomano Herald Reporter This year’s tobacco marketing season has been described as a success with smallholder farmers revealing how the crop has changed their lives for the better. Statistics from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board indicate that so far, tobacco farmers have earned US$880 million from a sale of 290 million kg compared […] …
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Mash West eyes another wheat bumper harvest
Wheat Precious Manomano Herald Reporter A record wheat harvest is expected in Mashonaland West province after farmers in the province planted 27 000 hectares from a target of 32 000. This year’s winter wheat will be produced from 86 000 hectares nationally, compared to 80 000 hectares last year, giving the nation hope of […] …
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Zim economic growth seen at 5,3pc in 2023
Zimbabwe had another strong performance in agriculture this year, with key crops such as tobacco surpassing output targets (File Picture) Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’S economy is projected to grow by 5,3 percent this year, better than initial estimates, on the back of improved farm yields, better electricity supply, and strong mineral prices, according to the […] …
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Zimbabwe and Zambia tourism agencies strengthen ties
Business Writer THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and Zambia Tourism Agency this week met in Victoria Falls under the Joint Tourism Facilitation Committee (JTFC ) to craft strategies for marketing Victoria Falls and Kariba jointly. The JTFC, was co-chaired by the ZTA Chief Executive, Ms Winnie Muchanyuka, and Zambia Tourism Agency CEO, Mr Matongo Matamwandi. The […] …
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Judge reserves ruling as 12 Bulawayo CCC candidates fight to stay on ballot
Zanu PF has activated contingency plan with fresh application at the Electoral Court …
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CCC’s Gwanda RDC candidate wins election disqualification appeal
‘ZEC conceded that they made a mistake and that he was improperly disqualified’ – lawyer Prof Welshman Ncube …
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Agriculture, mining successes strain transport infrastructure…Roads, rail bear brunt of growth
Prosper Ndlovu in Victoria Falls THE massive transformation and growth of the mining and agriculture sectors under the Second Republic has piled pressure on the existing transport infrastructure amid calls for enhanced rehabilitation, maintenance, and construction of new roads, expanded rail and aviation facilities linking production zones to key markets and exports. Although Government has […] …
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President launches Zim Afro T10 cricket tourney
Eddie Chikamhi, Harare Bureau PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the hosting of the historic Zim Afro T10 on Zimbabwean soil for the first time was a step in the right direction as it fits into Government’s thrust to remodel the sport and recreation industry into a multi-million-dollar industry, in line with the National Sport and Recreation Policy […] …
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Bosso coach cries foul over Chirinda
Fungai Muderere, fungai.muderere@bmetro.co.zw AHEAD of their Week 16 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League tie against equally high riding Manica Diamonds set for Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday, Highlanders head coach, Baltemar Brito yesterday openly expressed his displeasure at the club’s leadership for listening to naysayers when they were on the verge to get the signature of in […] …
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