June 2019

© Supplementary budgets being applied for by local authorities are a reflection of the country’s worsening economy, resident associations and economists contend. [GoogleAd] Some of the local authorities that have so far gone the supplementary budget route are Harare, Kwekwe, Chitungwiza, Kariba, Ruwa, Kadoma and Bulawayo. More are likely to follow suit.Economist Moses Chundu said…

© UNITED Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has completed the rehabilitation of 15 irrigation schemes in Masvingo Province under a multi-million dollar facility supported by the European Union.    [GoogleAd] According to FAO, the project is meant to address challenges around irrigation development and improving the country’s food security.  The organisation’s representative, Alain Onibon,…

© ZIMBABWEAN cotton farmers are advocating for payment in foreign currency to cushion them from rising costs of producing the crop.  [GoogleAd] They want an arrangement currently prevailing in the tobacco sector where farmers are paid in United States dollars.  The farmers have formally advised the Cotton Producers and Marketing Association for the farmers to…

© THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned farmers of severe frost likely to affect crops and livestock. The frost is expected to sweep across the country.   In a statement, MSD said people into horticulture, hatchery, poultry, piggery and dairy farming are advised to get appropriate advice from their agricultural extension officers on ways…