Farmers slam tobacco buyers over ‘price fix’

Since the start of the marketing season, the top price for premium tobacco has been constant at US$4,99 per kg, while the contract price has been hovering around US$6 per kg.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Melody Chikono Mar. 24, 2024

Stanbic launches mining client value proposition

Speaking during the launch last Thursday, Stanbic Bank chief executive officer Solomon Nyanhongo said for decades, the financial institution has been a key player in the mining sector.
By Belinda Chiroodza Mar. 17, 2024

Rabbit farmers bemoan high pellet prices

Nyamakanga commended the Agriculture ministry for preventing the overflow of diseases from other countries to Zimbabwe.
By Blessed Ndlovu Mar. 7, 2024

Rabbit farming a promising sector: Govt

The training programme was sponsored by the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe,
By Blessed Ndlovu Feb. 28, 2024

Armyworm scare unsettles farmers

Makombe added that controlling the outbreak could be hampered by several challenges including logistics.
By Ropafadzo Makosi and Nizbert Moyo Jan. 24, 2024

Society: The other side of Chirumhanzu’s Cheza

Ndiya appealed to the government to avail grants and land for women to start agriculture income generating projects.
By Stephen Chadenga Jan. 22, 2024

White farmers frustrated as govt fails to honour compensation deal

Half of the settlement was supposed to be paid out within a year, with the remainder paid over five years.
By Freeman Makopa Jan. 19, 2024

Editorial Comment: Govt must act on farmers’ concerns

Farmers have also been affected by the power crisis — a perennial problems that government has left to deteriorate with little action.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Jan. 19, 2024

New CFU boss promises to revitalise union

Philp, born and educated in Zimbabwe, is a highly accomplished and respected figure in the horticultural industry
By Freeman Makopa Jan. 19, 2024